Good morning [BOSS NAME],
I am sorry I find myself in a situation that requires this message, I know your job is very difficult and I am fully conscious that I am about to add to your workload. I would like to go back to the office hopefully in January. I really enjoy working for [WORKPLACE] and with the team of wonderful people you’ve put together. Unfortunately, due to my living situation and the financial burden it places on me, I am faced with a dilemma that requires your attention.
I need to address a significant challenge that is affecting my ability to continue working effectively for you.
The primary issue I am facing is the high cost of housing in Miami Beach, which is making it increasingly difficult for me to sustain my current living conditions. I would like to emphasize that my intention is not to sound accusatory but to shed light on the challenges I am currently facing.
Moving to [PLACE], specifically in [PLACE], is seeming the only feasible option for me to get the uninterrupted eight hours of rest I need during the day without incurring excessive expenses. Commuting from there to [WORKPLACE] costs approximately $70 per day ($35 to work and $35 back). Over a month, this amounts to $1400, which is a substantial portion of my income. Additionally, I need to use Uber to attend classes due to the long commutes by bus, further straining my finances.
My current living situation in Miami Beach is far from ideal. I share a cramped 1-bedroom apartment with five other people, paying $750 a month. The living conditions are frankly quite bad, with issues such as noise, mould, faulty air conditioning, faulty plumbing, a lack of privacy and only one bathroom to share amongst 6 people. I’ve lived in 7 different places this year alone. This has taken a toll on my well-being. I am determined to improve my living circumstances.
Rooms in Miami Beach are renting for astronomical prices, starting at $1500 a month, with sublessors and landlords often requiring large deposits and often only renting to women. [Redacted sentences for privacy]
Considering the above, I am reaching a breaking point where I cannot continue to forgo proper sleep and live in substandard conditions. The additional $1.50 per hour for the night shift, which amounts to less than $250 after taxes, does not justify the significant disruptions to my life and well-being. I believe there is a mutual interest in preventing understaffing at the front desk, and I am eager to continue working at [WORKPLACE] under better circumstances.
With all of this in mind, I propose the following solutions to address this issue:
- Increase my hourly wage to $26, effective starting next paycheque, including retroactive pay for hours worked so far. This adjustment would amount to $1,040 per month after taxes for me and $12,480 annually for [WORKPLACE]. This would allow me to secure better living arrangements.
- Consider renting a unit with a kitchen for me at [PLACE] for $1,250 per month, with no deposit required. This option would enable me to commute easily and ensure proper rest.
- The most complex but potentially mutually beneficial option is to rent an apartment at [PLACE] to me and [redacted for privacy]. This approach may even be more cost-effective for [WORKPLACE] than raising my wage.
I want to emphasize that my primary goal is to have a quiet and comfortable place to sleep. I believe these proposed solutions can align my needs with the company's interests: [redacted for privacy].
I appreciate your time and consideration of these proposals. I genuinely want to continue working at [WORKPLACE], and I hope we can find a solution that allows me to do so while improving my living conditions.
Thank you for your understanding.
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