Living in a block of flats comes with its fair share of challenges, but one of the most frustrating things is when temporary tenants or visitors treat communal areas like their personal lounge. For the past few weeks, a group of workers—presumably renting a short-term place while working on a construction project—have been turning the entrance of my building into their own smoking den, and it’s making life miserable.
These guys show up in their orange hi-vis jackets, rugged boots, and dirty work clothes, plant themselves on the steps, and puff away like it’s their personal smoking area. The problem? The smoke isn’t just an eyesore—it’s seeping into the building, making the entire entrance reek of stale cigarettes. Worse still, every time I come and go, I have to squeeze past them, coughing my lungs up while they sit there without a care in the world.
It’s not just the smoking, either. They leave their mess behind—cigarette butts scattered around, empty beer cans tossed on the stairs, turning what should be a clean, shared space into something that looks like the aftermath of a cheap pub night.
The worst part? I deal with enough nonsense at work, where I already have to put on a professional face while dealing with customers. The last thing I want is to come home and still have to navigate other people’s inconsiderate behavior. Home should be a place where you can unwind, not somewhere you have to fight just to walk through your own front door.
So what’s the solution? Honestly, I don’t know. I can only hope these guys are here short-term and will eventually move on. But until then, I’m stuck in a cycle of dodging smoke clouds, stepping over litter, and hoping that one day, people will remember that shared spaces are meant for everyone—not just those who don’t give a damn about anyone else.
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