Since my job search isn't working very well i just pondered what if i became homeless all of a sudden . I wouldn't want to remain homeless forever. so what do you think, without support of family, friends or even society, can a homeless man regain his life , get a job and live in a house/apartment? I see many homeless in the street and they seem to stay like that and don't seem to try to change. but i know maybe some tried alot and failed and just gave up later.. so what do you think?
2006-06-23 03:24:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I got off the streets and now live in a nice house, ride a new '05 Harley...if you want it bad enough you can make it happen.
You just need to have the determination and drive to make it happen.
2006-06-23 03:28:49 · answer #1 · answered by harleyryder42 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I did. I was homeless in Miami 1997-99.
Many people are living just two paychecks from being homeless, Loss of a job, a roommate, break-up of a relationship, or a serious injury or illness can lead to homelessness.Many are looking for a hand up, rather than a handout.
More people are homeless due to mental illness rather than alcoholism or addiction. It is often something easily treated such as anxiety or depression, but these conditions are intensified by homelessness and make it more difficult for these people to get off the streets.
My landlord/roommate died after a lengthy battle with cancer. I inherited half the house along with a family member, but we had no idea how heavily the owner had been in debt. We were forced to sell just to break even. I ended up living out of my car and lost my job. When my car broke down, I had no choice but to sell it for less than $100.
Without a phone or address, it is almost impossible to land a job.
Help for the homeless varies from state-to-state, city-to-city. Miami is one of the worst as far as social services go.
I never thought it would happen to me.
2006-06-23 11:14:32 · answer #2 · answered by raysny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that it's possible. I think the one reason that most homeless people end up homeless is because they don't want to swallow their pride and admit that the need help. I am not saying this is you but even flipping burgers for $8 an hour is better than being homeless. I wish you luck in your search and hope you while it may be less than what you are used to making, any job is better than NO job.
2006-06-23 10:32:59 · answer #3 · answered by wizardslizards 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 25 and i was living on the streets for a few years, and i was able to raise above it, i have a good job now and am planning on going to school for massage therapy as soon as the school opens here. Its all a matter of will, if a person wants it bad enough they (the homeless) can pick themselves up
2006-06-23 16:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by Lillie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of contemplating the choice to be homeless, swallow your pride and take any job for now. Even if it means working in a fast food joint. Any job and any roof over your head would be better than being homeless. Maybe you need to give up your home and move into a cheaper lodging I dunno but the last thing you should think of is choosing to be homeless. wtf are you nuts or what? Quit with the f-ing pity party already and get your *** off the damn yahoo answers site and keep looking. You're wasting time on here and no job is going to walk up to you -you have to go and get it. So get going.
2006-06-23 10:34:45 · answer #5 · answered by J.B. Goode 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many programs in place that if someone truly wants to change thier situation in life, they have that oppurtunity.
Many of the homeless in our society have mental health problems, drug and alcohol addictiions or have chosen to be that way because they want to "disappear" rather than contribute.
If one wanted to return to society and sought out the rescources that would help him, yes I believe he could change and eventually become a sucess.
2006-06-23 10:50:11 · answer #6 · answered by neona807 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Dad was almost homeless when he lost everything in New York 30 years ago --- Hardwork and Will to Survive for 10 years has made him a Millionarie now..
2006-06-23 10:40:20 · answer #7 · answered by Rick O Connell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the ones on the street didnt rise from the ashes because of alcohol, but i dontknow, i have never asked them if they have drank all their life. I think it is posible to get off the streets. Good luck with your job search, if you want to stay off the streets just look for nay job, dont be picky
2006-06-23 10:29:14 · answer #8 · answered by Kjo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The author of the Harry Potter books was homeless...and had kids...when she started writing. Look at her now...one of the top grossing authors of all time.
So, hang in there, my friend.
2006-06-23 10:28:57 · answer #9 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i ll never feel sorry on your situation
do you have faith in your self?
if yes then this question is useless
you have to get up every morning with a new hope you should have firm faith in your self.
remember god help those who help themselves
so what when situations are not in your favor today, you have to force the writer of luck to change your luck in your way with your hard work
and get up, problems comes into life to improve your personality when you over come it, it increase your faith in your self to change the way of luck with your hard work
I am not lying to you it is my personal experience.
i was of 12 when i have to do a job of a labor in the construction of building to carry out my study that time i never let my self down today i have my own office in the age of 19.
you only need to have firm faith in your self
2006-06-23 10:40:53 · answer #10 · answered by sunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋