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TVFactFan · 01-28-2003, 06:42 PM

This is one of my all time favorite shows but it was always something that puzzled me. How three working adults can always have problems paying the rent. Maybe they were working part-time instead of full-time. Three people sharing a apt should have no problems paying the rent which is why i never understood why there were storylines about not having the rent. Anyone agree?

Sean Snow · 01-28-2003, 06:59 PM

Jack worked part time until he graduated in spring 1980. Chrissy and Cindy were both secretaries and Janet was a florist. Even with the secretarial and florist job, they'd still have to pay for a lot of stuff - heat, water, air conditioning, food, etc.

They didn't have as much problems with the rent when Jack got the Bistro and Terri came along with her nursing job. I can see them having to occasionally not have enough money.

TVFactFan · 01-28-2003, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by Sean Snow
Jack worked part time until he graduated in spring 1980. Chrissy and Cindy were both secretaries and Janet was a florist. Even with the secretarial and florist job, they'd still have to pay for a lot of stuff - heat, water, air conditioning, food, etc.

They didn't have as much problems with the rent when Jack got the Bistro and Terri came along with her nursing job. I can see them having to occasionally not have enough money.

Well Jack should have not been living with Janet and Chrissy if he had no job or a part-time job. I would think financial assistance was needed and unemployed Jack wasn't the solution-LOL

TelevisionQueen · 01-28-2003, 10:10 PM

Well I mean, Janet was a florist, Chrissy was a secretary...they're not gonna' get much income off those two jobs.....lol

Sean Snow · 01-28-2003, 10:52 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

Well Jack should have not been living with Janet and Chrissy if he had no job or a part-time job. I would think financial assistance was needed and unemployed Jack wasn't the solution-LOL

He did have a job usually, but it was only part time so I would imagine he wouldn't get paid that much for it.

Unwanted Angel · 01-29-2003, 09:41 AM

They did it to make the show fun. Your not supposed to notice stuff like that lol

Alai · 01-29-2003, 12:51 PM

They were 3 adults with 3 less than adult jobs. I'm sure it was hard to keep up, especially in an apartment where it was 2 bedroom with spacious livingroom in Santa Monica.

maria1986 · 01-29-2003, 05:15 PM

it is just a show......

orourkefan12 · 01-31-2003, 06:00 AM

Well, tv is not 100% real life. It's like how does the people on "friends" afford those really rich apartments.

TelevisionQueen · 02-01-2003, 03:48 AM

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Originally posted by orourkefan12
Well, tv is not 100% real life. It's like how does the people on "friends" afford those really rich apartments.

exactly!

TALLguyinKY · 02-01-2003, 06:09 AM

Well, as for "Friends", Monica's apartment used to be her grandmother's, so I guess she just "inherited" it---who knows, maybe she had some inherited money to help pay it with?

Saphire210 · 03-13-2003, 02:39 PM

Santa Monica is a pretty pricey area to live in. I know because I live in the L.A. area

TVFactFan · 08-30-2003, 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by Saphire210
Santa Monica is a pretty pricey area to live in. I know because I live in the L.A. area

Sounds like CHrissy and Janet should have chosen A roomate with a more stable job since the area was so pricey-LOL

Mr. Television · 08-30-2003, 11:24 AM

I believe the rent was $300 a month so each ones share was $100 a month.

TVFactFan · 08-30-2003, 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by mr roper
I believe the rent was $300 a month so each ones share was $100 a month.

I'm not sure if Jack had a job when Janet and chrissy took him in as their roomate.

01-28-2003, 06:42 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,015	Weird thing about Three's Company This is one of my all time favorite shows but it was always something that puzzled me. How three working adults can always have problems paying the rent. Maybe they were working part-time instead of full-time. Three people sharing a apt should have no problems paying the rent which is why i never understood why there were storylines about not having the rent. Anyone agree?

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08-30-2003, 11:24 AM	#14
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01-28-2003, 06:59 PM	#2
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	Jack worked part time until he graduated in spring 1980. Chrissy and Cindy were both secretaries and Janet was a florist. Even with the secretarial and florist job, they'd still have to pay for a lot of stuff - heat, water, air conditioning, food, etc. They didn't have as much problems with the rent when Jack got the Bistro and Terri came along with her nursing job. I can see them having to occasionally not have enough money.

01-29-2003, 09:41 AM	#6
Unwanted Angel Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Posts: 12,658	They did it to make the show fun. Your not supposed to notice stuff like that lol

01-29-2003, 12:51 PM	#7
Alai Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 08, 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 48	They were 3 adults with 3 less than adult jobs. I'm sure it was hard to keep up, especially in an apartment where it was 2 bedroom with spacious livingroom in Santa Monica.

01-29-2003, 05:15 PM	#8
maria1986 HATCHEE GAL Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 15, 2001 Location: FL Posts: 780	it is just a show......

02-01-2003, 06:09 AM	#11
TALLguyinKY Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2002 Posts: 1,439	Well, as for "Friends", Monica's apartment used to be her grandmother's, so I guess she just "inherited" it---who knows, maybe she had some inherited money to help pay it with?

03-13-2003, 02:39 PM	#12
Saphire210 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 07, 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6	Santa Monica is a pretty pricey area to live in. I know because I live in the L.A. area