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AITA for not knowing what to do in this situation? (by @HelpImBrokeLawyer)
I, (M, defense attorney) run a law firm in my residence, with about 6-7 people living here depending on the day. We are currently in an awkward position with money right now and I don't know how to help. J and C are interns, doing odd jobs until they get a case. T does magic shows, getting paid about ~100 a week. M and P are studying a Kurainese art, but regrettably aren't being paid much for when they complete a job. I have a friend named E who I can possibly ask for help, but I don't want to bother him. AITA, and please offer advice.
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krga: YTA. Shameful.
PerfectProsecutor: "YTA." they say, without actually offering advice. Fool.
BeKayForADay: You didn't offer anything either!
HolyMotherGuideMe: How many rooms are there?
HelpImBrokeLawyer: About 6 in total.
BeKayForADay: You need to get some of those lawyers out of there bro!!!
Snackooseater: get some to crash with family or friends or something
HelpImBrokeLawyer: Family isn't an option for most of us, but I can get some people to crash somewhere else I bet!
Snackooseater: ...I'm so sorry...
imdebeste: Just get more money!
BeKayForADay: its not that easy sebby
Snackooseater: current budget?
HelpImBrokeLawyer: We don't really have one...
Snackooseater: aha! You might want to get on that.
ConcernedLawStudent: This sounds genuinely unhealthy and unsanitary. You need to either get some people out of there, or expand buildings. This probably goes against housing code in Japanifornia.
ObjectionSustained: Yeah, why are so many of you in one house? Is this a rotating polycule or two living in the same house?
HelpImBrokeLawyer: Um. No?? Everyone in the household either only has one partner or doesn't feel romantic attraction. And even if we were in a polycule, I'm 35 and there's about two 20-22 year olds in the office. J is 28. T and P are kids. Do you realize how weird that is?
HelpImBrokeLawyer: Update: rent raised because they found out I had like 4 more than they thought. Family trying to keep up by putting out flyers for odd jobs, magic, cases, etc. Gotta pay by next week, but I don't know if I can.
HolyMotherGuideMe: Was there not something in your original post about an "E" who could lend you money? Tell us about that. I'm sure they'd offer you some help.
HelpImBrokeLawyer: Well he's really rich and he's my best friend, I've known him since childhood. We trust each other with our lives and and I know if he saw this he would try to help but he's a prosecutor and he's too busy to take care of me.
PerfectProsecutor: Fool. Asking for some money to get by isn't making someone take care of you.
HelpImBrokeLawyer: I'll be fine! I don't want E to feel obligated. He's probably away on a case somewhere right now so I mean what's the point?
PerfectProsecutor: If you two trust each other with your lives, asking for help shouldn't be difficult. They must understand.
BeKayForADay: seriously this dude could give you a major boost!!! ASK FOR MONEY!!!!
ObjectionSustained: The relationship between you and this E character is much more interesting than the financial question.
HelpImBrokeLawyer: NO ITS NOT.
Snackooseater: Wait. 6-7 people depending on the day?? WHO IS TELEPORTING INTO YOUR HOUSE
HelpImBrokeLawyer: E comes to visit sometimes...
ObjectionSustained: Relationship.
HelpImBrokeLawyer: What is with you and bringing up people's love lives?
BeKayForADay: so you admit it!
HelpImBrokeLawyer: NO.
krga: OP needs to stop burdening other people with the consequences of their actions.
BeKayForADay: and you need to stop burdening other people with your presence. you aren't helping at all, you're only scolding OP and not offering advice.
krga: Fine. Sell the house.
ObjectionSustained: it doesn't really work like that...
imdebeste: sell the lawyers!
BeKayForADay: NO SEBBY
ConspiracyTheorist: So you have a rich prosecutor friend you've known since childhood, and you are a 35 year old male defense attorney. This sounds awfully familiar...
HelpImBrokeLawyer: ...How?
ConspiracyTheorist: Almost everything you've said also applies to Phoenix Wright.
HelpImBrokeLawyer: ...Who's that? I don't know any Phoenix, Wright or otherwise.
Snackooseater: That is such a Phoenix Wright response.
HelpImBrokeLawyer: Small update: Since money's been tight, some friends are helping out! S does things around the house and N is trying to help but he's not skilled with those kind of things as S is so he has to help him all the time. And ever since K started bringing groceries, J is darting to the doors to open them. They're all really good friends!
BeKayForADay: HOW MANY LAWYERS DO YOU KNOW OP???
HelpImBrokeLawyer: A normal amount.
ObjectionSustained: Why is S always helping N? ...Relationship?
HolyMotherGuideMe: Sometimes N just needs help, and S is there. That's all.
ConspiracyTheorist: Very defensive... Are you S or N?
HolyMotherGuideMe: I do not wish to share private information about my identity.
AmicusCuriae: J and K's relationship sound very sweet!
HelpImBrokeLawyer: WHY ARE ALL OF YOU FOCUSED ON THE RELATIONSHIPS
ObjectionSustained: So you admit they're in relationships?
SteelSamuraiFan: We should stop bugging OP about their friends being romantically involved.
HelpImBrokeLawyer: I had my hopes up that you would be someone sensible.
ConcernedLawStudent: Wait, does anyone have any actual advice for OP?
Snackooseater: Budget. Seriously.
PerfectProsecutor: Budget and ask E for assistance.
HelpImBrokeLawyer: I don't want to burden him!
SteelSamuraiFan: You wouldn't be a burden.
HelpImBrokeLawyer: You don't know him.
SteelSamuraiFan: ...If you trust each other with your lives, there should be no issue in asking for help.
HelpImBrokeLawyer: ...I'll think about it.
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AITA_MODERATION: This thread has been locked because OP has gotten some financial advice, but commenters are asking about the relationships between unrelated third parties.
Remember, AITA is not a matchmaking service.
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