For those not familiar with my situation, the Cliff Notes - I'm on a temporary assignment in this area, 9 months in. It is being extended minimum 6 months. I'm also looking elsewhere for positions, and this might even become permanent. The bottom line - I have no stability and am always in flux. I recently had to move, and am now renting a room in a newer house with a young married couple, nobody else. I had everything in storage (yes, I know. For 6 months, 90 miles away, I figured it was worth the $50 a month to store my mattress and other items valued at $1000+ that I would eventually need back.)
One of the stipulations here is that I don't really get to cook, because they make homemade meals every day. So I kind of worked into the conversation - hey, what are your thoughts on cooking a little extra and I will help chip in on the bill and it solves both our problems - they don't want me to cook, and I want homemade (healthier) meals.
But I got the quote - $75 for 5 dinners and 5 lunches weekly. I don't really know how to haggle or negotiate on this, as they're new roommates and this isn't a common situation.
Advice?