Natsu21 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Going to post on there for this forum. http://www.loveshack.org/forums/off-topic/personal-rants-confessions/493923-confession I need feedback. I'm conflicted. Link to post Share on other sites
mammasita Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Why is being homeless your only option? I mean, you obviously have internet.....job search before you leave, lock something in. Although not the safest option, check craigslist for roommate options. I know there are a TON of weird people out there, but my friend who was in law school found a couple legit roommates that way. Find roommates work at Subway, work at McDonalds until you can get that job you REALLY want. I commend you for wanting to do better for yourself, I just believe that you can do it without having to put yourself in this situation you see as your only option. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Natsu21 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 That's great, but the thing is. I have no money. You can't just go out and get roommates for free. Link to post Share on other sites
IfWishesWereHorses Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Can you do temp work to raise some cash before you leave? Help with someone's yard, babysit, elder sit, paint a house, plant a garden? Link to post Share on other sites
Author Natsu21 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 The reason being homeless is my only option is because in the 3 years since I've been back, I haven't been able to earn money. Small town folks here don't pay you very well, or at all... Currently have no money...and by means no money, and currently struggling to get my documents back. I would love to explain my situation, because maybe then you'd understand but even so, I'm placed in a pretty impossible situation. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Natsu21 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Can you do temp work to raise some cash before you leave? Help with someone's yard, babysit, elder sit, paint a house, plant a garden? Yeah, I do that at times. And yes, I do odd jobs. But lately it's been REALLY dry. Small towns aren't very good with that kinda thing. People have their cliques. But, I can raise a couple of hundred dollars. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Natsu21 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 I'm also in a household with a mentally unstable and abusive sister. I live in a small trailer with 7 other people. None of them work. Link to post Share on other sites
GorillaTheater Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 This sounds like something an old guy would suggest, but I guess that's appropriate since I am: How about three or four years in the military? Maybe get training in whatever it is you may be interested in, besides basically having college funded once you get out. I was in the Navy, my son's currently in the Coast Guard (and living it up in Florida). It's a great way to get a nest egg, and whatever you may think of the military, it has to beat living in a cardboard box or behind a dumpster. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Natsu21 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 This sounds like something an old guy would suggest, but I guess that's appropriate since I am: How about three or four years in the military? Maybe get training in whatever it is you may be interested in, besides basically having college funded once you get out. I was in the Navy, my son's currently in the Coast Guard (and living it up in Florida). It's a great way to get a nest egg, and whatever you may think of the military, it has to beat living in a cardboard box or behind a dumpster. Actually, I've thought about that. And did the research and wanted to consider it. I'll consider it once I retrieve all of my papers. Link to post Share on other sites
GorillaTheater Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Another route that may be an option: I'm Ready to Serve | Corporation for National and Community Service 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Natsu21 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 That's actually not a bad idea. I'll look into it! Link to post Share on other sites
IfWishesWereHorses Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Another route that may be an option: I'm Ready to Serve | Corporation for National and Community Service My niece just did this right out of college. She was from a very small town in AL and now is in beautiful Washington State making new friends a loving her job. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Natsu21 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 My niece just did this right out of college. She was from a very small town in AL and now is in beautiful Washington State making new friends a loving her job. Was it Butler, AL? I live there. That's exactly where I live, and I'm out of college myself. Link to post Share on other sites
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