<prompt> Human: Im getting my first real job in a new city that starting pay is 40,000 a monthly commission bonus and I am on the hunt for an apartment; it might be necessary to note that I have never rented an apartment before. I have narrowed everything down to two options: I pay 840mo for rent before utilities to live alone or 550mo before utilities with a roommate. Regardless of my perception of the potential roommate and mixed feelings that come with their presence, is saving roughly 3000 in the 12 month leasing term a chunk of money worth holding onto in the long-run?  <response>: If you think the roommate is terrible its not even close to worth it. 