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Stat_Sock t1_jbsppyu wrote

Reply to comment by MCLand in You've got to be kidding me... by MCLand

I'm not 100% sure why but I was extremely difficult to find specific information about what the program is, until I went through orientation. Even when I applied they didn't even show the pay., I assumed based on reddit comments and reviews, and I wasn't confident until I asked during the interview.

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Stat_Sock t1_jbrn8ej wrote

EDIT: the amount of pay is set by the NCS and AmeriCorp, and not by the nonprofit

I'm all a higher minimum wage but this is an interesting type of position. It's associated with a federal program called AmeriCorp VISTA and associated with the Corporation for National and Community Services. VISTA specially partners with nonprofits that serve low income/poverty stricken areas, and provides a few full-time employees for those organizations because they may not have the additional funds to hire a new person but need the help. AmeriCorp also offers an Education stipend (usually around 6,000) for finishing a term of service (up to 2 service terms), and student loan forbearance during service. Very appealing for recent grads looking for good in initial job experience.

However, to the point of pay, it is part of the mission to not be paid more than the people you are serving. So ironically their mission is to help people in poverty by putting people in poverty.

Source: I did a year of service a few years ago

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Stat_Sock t1_jb7ctpr wrote

Wooten is your best bet for cheap, but near campus there is also Bryan properties, TLC, and At Home. You may get better luck by driving around, writing the property names you see and looking them up, since there are so many new ones lately. However, In my experience, the affordable places near campus can be hit or miss when it comes to how well the property is maintained, and some property owners can be predatory to student renters.

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Stat_Sock t1_j7h3ja5 wrote

Properties owned by Wooten are Equal Opportunity Housing, and from my experience only have asked for proof of income in order to rent. The caveat is that not all Wooten properties are created equally and some are better managed than others.

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Stat_Sock t1_j7c4xen wrote

Asides from just living with it and getting a air purifier to combat lingering smoking and smell. Keep a record of every time you have notified the leasing office with smoking violations from your neighbors. That way, when you are able to move out you have some protection, if they try to fine you for smoke damage/cleaning.

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Stat_Sock t1_j5knq3e wrote

Look into Wooten properties, they are a equal opportunity housing, so you may have more luck finding something in your price range. From my experience they only have asked for proof of income. However, not all property managers are the same, and anecdotally, myself as well as others, haven't had the best experience with Wooten and Security deposits. , So make sure to take plenty of photos on move in to prove, if any damages exist before move in there photo evidence and written evidence.

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Stat_Sock t1_j1gla5y wrote

I can only assume that the problem is exacerbated by lack of public works funding from the state, considering Springfield is only paying $14.50 for a job that usually requires you to work in freezing temperatures, while driving in dangerous conditions. To me it makes sense why there is a lack of workers

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Stat_Sock t1_j0hrikl wrote

Along with this willow creek is also nice (a bit more at like $825) but keep in mind most Wooten properties don't allow you to sign a lease months in advance. You'll need to check a month or two in advance and keep in communication or asked to be put on a wait list if something opens up

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Stat_Sock t1_iygkuur wrote

Reply to Property taxes by yaxgto

I ended up forgetting to pay my car property tax for 3 years in a row because I moved and didn't get the reminder notice in the mail. I think the late fee maxes out, but the first month is like 10% (or something similar) of the total. I believe they have to be paid in order to register your car. If your tags are expired, there may be a 30 day grace period before they charge a late fee ($30 I think) . Hope this helps, (source had to deal with this over the summer)

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