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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/ImTammyB on 2026-07-20 20:47:18+00:00.
Long story short, turned out I had a flea bug infestation in my apartment and called a guy to fumigate.
What I didn’t realise is I’d have to be out of the place for 24 hours before airing it out.
I don’t know anyone in the city, and I couldn’t find a last minute hotel that didn’t cost my weekly pay. I can’t afford that.
So I walked down the building’ stairs which are part of the hallway, so not outside, and laid down on the dirty, cold floor.
My building has underground parking so I chose the lowest part, with the idea that it’s less likely someone would walk by and see me.
I got scared a few times hearing people walk above me, but luckily no one saw me. The lights have motion sensors so I couldn’t move without activating them. I used a bag for my pillow and a jacket as a blanket.
Doing this in winter was also a bad idea. It gets cold 3 floors below the ground floor.
Surprisingly, I managed to fall asleep which only proves my theory that I could sleep anywhere.
Lesson: Don’t be cheap!
TL;DR: I didn’t want to pay for a hotel so I slept on the stairs.