my new building just had our first “official” gathering last night, to discuss issues and whatnot (the building is actually still unfinished…so you can imagine the punch list people had). and fucks sake…i can see why in new york city in particular, there is some seething underlying hate people have for homeowners. oh i used to think it was based out of some form of jealousy. but nope…i learned last night it was because alot of nyc homeowners are over-privileged, self-important douches.
k i just wanted to type that out…now ill backtrack a bit. not all are, but the most vocal are (obviously) more times than not, the most douchey. there are a number of issues to contend with in my building, sure. thats understandable given its unfinished state and ongoing construction. but when you hiss and bitch about the fact that they wouldn’t allow newspaper deliverymen to deliver the newspaper directly to your doorstep (the management cited security reasons), then fuck, get some perspective you lazy hag. if you want newspapers at your doorstep, move to the suburbs. even people in the suburbs more times than not have to walk the length of their driveway to get the newspaper. i was hoping to hear about construction time tables, some way to make sure all fixes are done, updates on the amenities, etc. instead it was an hour of people prattling on about the aforementioned newspaper delivery (she just wouldnt let it go), how the hot water wasnt instantaneous (less people=less cycling of water), if the door handle on the front entrance couldnt be raised (!?! its for the handicapped), letting people in at specific hours (oh noes keep the scary minorities out of mah building!), and on and on.
i spoke to the dude after the meeting myself and sorted out my issues. at least now i know who to avoid in the building…im looking at you, self-important swedish journalist…
Hope they don’t object to the color of your skin or the clothes you wear, etc. They seem the type. Damn, I hate “entitled” people.
entitled pretty much sums it up. they feel that because they bought a big expensive manhattan property, that theyre given free license to just demand things and whine when they don’t get them. i completely understand that they’re just watching out for their investment etc, but damn…some of these people fit the term “gentrification” to a t.