Category: Living Alone
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SAKAN Blog
SAKAN blog WHAT? SAKAN is the English word for سكن; an Arabic word that means a place of living or residence. It also means peace and comfort; hence the name. SAKAN blog exists WHY? I created SAKAN blog to be the ultimate manual for women who intend to move out to live alone/with housemates; temporarily…
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Safety measures – part 2
In January 2022, I was walking down university street, Amman and I’ve been followed by a shady Prius. After I lost them in the traffic and got back home, I couldn’t step out of my apartment for 4 straight days! I was terrified! I got paranoid after that I would memorize any car number that…
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Speaking of “Rental Contracts” – pt.1
Things to watch out for when signing your next rental contract as a “tenant“:
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Why women do it?
Moving out (especially permanently) is not an easy choice to make. Women think long and hard before they “have” to move out! A woman living alone means she’s fully responsible for herself, and trust me that’s not an easy task to do! Moving out means you’re on your own. You’ll have to choose a decent…
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Expenses: Reality check!
Before you decide to live alone, make sure you have a steady income. A full-time job, a part-time, or a freelance with a semi-fixed income would work! Living alone is obviously pricier than shared living. Here, you’ll have to bear all the costs yourself: maintenance, utility bills, guard and services….etc. I’ll mention the expenses for…