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Not enough income, unsuccessful job hunting for several months and consistent car trouble have lead to me being evicted. Any one else been in the situation? What's the best way to go about things? I can get a motel room after a week when I get paid again and I have a running car for the moment. I'm going to call a few friends and see if I can't borrow their couch for a night each til I get paid. Advice? I could sure use some.
Well, you could always go on a 3 month stint doing volunteer work in a crappy country. Most of the humanitarian companies that operate such efforts run a camp or boarding house for volunteers, and they'll operate a cafeteria or else just give you a food budget while you're there. You won't get a paycheque in your pocket, but it's something impressive you could put on your Resumé, it's a roof over your head and food in your gut for a few months, and you're helping people who would consider even your current situation better than their own.
Plus, you'll often get a day or two of free time to explore, so it's a way to see the world on the cheap/for free
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Do you perhaps have any family that could take you in until you get back on your feet?
If not then,even though it can be a huge pain in the rear,try places like Labour finders,they provide day labour and will at least give you enough money for a room and some food until you can work something out.
I am both selfish and chaotic. I value self-gratification and control; I want to have things my way, preferably now. At best, I'm entertaining and surprising; at worst, I'm hedonistic and violent.
I can only really echo the friends/family route and suggest getting in contact with your local DSS/similar, see if they can offer advice or point you towards a hostel or something.
Regardless of what happens, eat properly man, I'll keep'em crossed for you.
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
LunaHound wrote:I heard those multi month fishing ships are always in need for deck hands. And they pay really well too.
I've done this sort of work before,and the pay is quite good,not to mention you have a place to stay and food to eat while your out on the boats,and when you get back to dry land you have a size able check waiting for you.
However,does Cannerus live in a region that has offshore opportunities?
Ahh,I see he lives in Texas,so if he's anywhere near the Gulf Coast then yes,there are plenty of offshore jobs.
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I am both selfish and chaotic. I value self-gratification and control; I want to have things my way, preferably now. At best, I'm entertaining and surprising; at worst, I'm hedonistic and violent.
Thanks for the suggestions! Definitely have some things to think about. I've got a place to crash tonight so it's a start. If anyone remembers my car insurance/registration argument from a few months ago, I got that worked out at the expense of rent. I really, really hate this though >.< It's only half as glamorous as they make it seem.
Kilkrazy wrote:I don't think being homeless was glamourous even when George Orwell wrote "Down And Out In Paris And London".
It is a time when it is good to have some good friends.
Agreed.
I did quite a bit of "squatting" back in my late teens and though at times it was' Interesting" and I look at the time as "life experience",for the most part it became a big pain in the backside quick,thus motivating me to become as self sufficient as possible.
I am both selfish and chaotic. I value self-gratification and control; I want to have things my way, preferably now. At best, I'm entertaining and surprising; at worst, I'm hedonistic and violent.
LunaHound wrote:I heard those multi month fishing ships are always in need for deck hands. And they pay really well too.
I've done this sort of work before,and the pay is quite good,not to mention you have a place to stay and food to eat while your out on the boats,and when you get back to dry land you have a size able check waiting for you.
However,does Cannerus live in a region that has offshore opportunities?
Ahh,I see he lives in Texas,so if he's anywhere near the Gulf Coast then yes,there are plenty of offshore jobs.
I know! and some one thought i was trolling Cannerus lol
How long was your stay on the seas? and what were you catching?
LunaHound wrote:I heard those multi month fishing ships are always in need for deck hands. And they pay really well too.
I've done this sort of work before,and the pay is quite good,not to mention you have a place to stay and food to eat while your out on the boats,and when you get back to dry land you have a size able check waiting for you.
However,does Cannerus live in a region that has offshore opportunities?
Ahh,I see he lives in Texas,so if he's anywhere near the Gulf Coast then yes,there are plenty of offshore jobs.
I know! and some one thought i was trolling Cannerus lol
How long was your stay on the seas? and what were you catching?
I was a Deckhand aboard the research vessel "Tommy Monroe",we would leave port into the Gulf Coast and go about 20 to 40 miles out,our primary function was to facilitate Marine biologist studying migratory patterns/mating of various species of fish.
On average we would be off shore for two weeks and return to port for two weeks,I believe I was at my happiest when I was doing that sort of work.
I am both selfish and chaotic. I value self-gratification and control; I want to have things my way, preferably now. At best, I'm entertaining and surprising; at worst, I'm hedonistic and violent.
So... Frazzled, the ball is firmly in your court - do you have room on your couch for a bisexual Lady Gaga fan? Now THERE'S a sitcom!
Chin up Cannerus, the trick is to just keep smiling and don't let it get you down. Something will turn up, it always does.
And if, by some twist of fate, you find yourself on this side of the Atlantic, Casa Albatross has a spare room with your name on it, mate. NO 'Poker Face' after 11pm, though!
Man! Am really sad to hear this piece of news Cannerus :(
Was in a position where I had serious financial problems but scraped through partly because my landlords were very patient.
Can only guess how gakky it is and hope that things turn up for you.
fwiw, I was told by my debt adviser that paying rent is the first priority. Pretty good advise for any one in a similar situation.
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So... Frazzled, the ball is firmly in your court - do you have room on your couch for a bisexual Lady Gaga fan? Now THERE'S a sitcom!
Chin up Cannerus, the trick is to just keep smiling and don't let it get you down. Something will turn up, it always does.
And if, by some twist of fate, you find yourself on this side of the Atlantic, Casa Albatross has a spare room with your name on it, mate. NO 'Poker Face' after 11pm, though!
Be lucky!
That's right..he is in "Frazzled Country."
Well then,it's only proper for Fraz,as a well respected member and MOD of the Dakka family, to offer some assistance.
Perhaps T-Bone could use a personal assistant?
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I am both selfish and chaotic. I value self-gratification and control; I want to have things my way, preferably now. At best, I'm entertaining and surprising; at worst, I'm hedonistic and violent.
Ha, thanks for the warm words. Song of the moment:
Chibi Bodge-Battle wrote:Man! Am really sad to hear this piece of news Cannerus :( Was in a position where I had serious financial problems but scraped through partly because my landlords were very patient. Can only guess how gakky it is and hope that things turn up for you.
fwiw, I was told by my debt adviser that paying rent is the first priority. Pretty good advise for any one in a similar situation.
It's an even split between car stuff and home for me. If my car doesn't run then I can't work which screws me too. At least I've got a shot this way
DarkAngelHopeful wrote:My girlfriend's roommate lost her job and went on unemployment for a time period until she found a place. It allowed her to pay the bills and eat.
I've never been able to get unemployment for some reason. Most of my previous employers would give me a shining review as well.
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Move to England, we give homeless people more money than tax payers!
On a serious note, id go for some work away from home too man.. that whole fishing thing soudns good to me.
Or move in with Frazzled.
We are arming Syrian rebels who support ISIS, who is fighting Iran, who is fighting Iraq who we also support against ISIS, while fighting Kurds who we support while they are fighting Syrian rebels.
metallifan wrote:Well, you could always go on a 3 month stint doing volunteer work in a crappy country. Most of the humanitarian companies that operate such efforts run a camp or boarding house for volunteers, and they'll operate a cafeteria or else just give you a food budget while you're there. You won't get a paycheque in your pocket, but it's something impressive you could put on your Resumé, it's a roof over your head and food in your gut for a few months, and you're helping people who would consider even your current situation better than their own.
Plus, you'll often get a day or two of free time to explore, so it's a way to see the world on the cheap/for free
Usually you have to pay your way to get there though.
Cannerus, I'd really try for public assistance, esp unemployment, I mean you've been paying for unemployment insurance your whole career, it's not a nice thing, it's your entitlement. It's there for this sort of situation.
Food stamps too, your taxes paid for them, they are there so people can stay fed, look into them.
Same with medicaid.
Good luck man, a couple of my friends were in that boat after school and it's never easy.
focusedfire wrote:What kind of skills/training do you have?
What kind of work that you are not trained for do you think you would enjoy?
A little bit of college, been trying to get back in for a couple years now but wanted to at least be somewhat financially stable at the same time. I'd like to go into Phlebotomy which they have one year programs for and seems to be a decent career starter from people I've talked to.
I'm about to enter negotiations with the mother and stepfather as we speak, so everyone brace yourselves.
I am both selfish and chaotic. I value self-gratification and control; I want to have things my way, preferably now. At best, I'm entertaining and surprising; at worst, I'm hedonistic and violent.
A little bit of college, been trying to get back in for a couple years now but wanted to at least be somewhat financially stable at the same time. I'd like to go into Phlebotomy which they have one year programs for and seems to be a decent career starter from people I've talked to.
I'm about to enter negotiations with the mother and stepfather as we speak, so everyone brace yourselves.
Plasma centers might hire you as one of thier clerks and would give you an in to the phlebotomy career. I take it that you have no interest in a career in criminal justice(Texas is always hiring prison guards ) but, "How do you feel about the military?".
Also, what kind of connections does your family have? Is there anything they might be able to do in the way of business introductions/connections?
I'll check around and see if anyone I know in the area is hiring. I will, also, check with friends near Houston to see if there are any jobs down there. Whatever happens, until you get more stable, don't go any where near Harry Hines Blvd. Don't even drive across it for fear that your car breaks down and strands you there. (Just a dark humour joke to try and lighten your mood)
Best of luck with the family
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Officially elevated by St. God of Yams to the rank of Scholar of the Church of the Children of the Eternal Turtle Pie at 11:42:36 PM 05/01/09
If they are too stupid to live, why make them?
In the immortal words of Socrates, I drank what??!
My oldest brother can totally sympathize with ya. Hes got 2 degrees in psychology, been in the marines MSG program for 4 years, and has great credit. He is literally a shoe in for the jobs in his fields, BUT he had to move out of his apartment, as well as let his student loans go into that thing where you dont have to pay on them for now. The poor guy lives at my parents house again, trying to ride this out until he gets one of the many jobs he has applied for.
The only real difference is he DOES have employment, but I dont think working 10-18 hours a week at barely over minimum wage counts lol.
Chin up man, itll work out, it always does. It just sucks hardcore going through it
I have employment as well, but it's exactly what you said. My boss can't decide if I'm part time or full time and I get 2d20-5 hours every week. I've been seeking a second job forever it feels like
I'll check out the plasma centers again, I did a while back and they wanted experience and a certification.
Call me unpatriotic but I have no earthly desire to join the military. The idea of a bunch of random people determining my fate in what literally could be life or death for myself or others for causes that I probably don't give a crap about is a risk I just don't want. I'll stick to reckless activities/jobs of my choosing. I know it's a "good option" but i don't even know if I could kill somebody if it came down to it.
"If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face--forever." -1984, pg.267
Highelves, Dwarves 
Officially elevated by St. God of Yams to the rank of Scholar of the Church of the Children of the Eternal Turtle Pie at 11:42:36 PM 05/01/09 
