Scene to read · Equity, Self-awareness
Keeping the house open
You are Stellan's partner, asked by both siblings to help plan the upkeep of their late mother's house.
In their late mother's kitchen, Soren, 63, and Stellan, 33, review yearly upkeep costs. Soren lives nearby and handles visits, mowing and repairs, but can no longer sustain weekly visits. Stellan lives far away, sends more money and cannot increase payments; both quietly feel under-credited. The house hosts family weekends; closing it seasonally would reduce upkeep but remove their gathering place, including yours.
The scene
Soren: I can't keep coming weekly. Could we close the house until spring?
Stellan: I'd miss our family weekends, but my payments can't cover regular help.
Soren: I miss them too. Keeping it open means somebody handles essential checks.
Stellan: Could we cut other upkeep first, rather than lose our gathering place?
The two questions
- 1How would you help Soren and Stellan plan future upkeep given their limits, and why?
- 2How do you judge fairness when people contribute differently and you personally benefit from the arrangement?
What raters look for
- Equity
- Notices unequal access or treatment and acts fairly, especially for people with less power.
- Self-awareness
- Recognizes own biases, limits and emotions, and seeks and uses feedback.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
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