My friend has the same problem as the rest of us, money. His needs are far worse than mine. I have a wife with a job. He's alone and scared. He got a letter from the state denying his request for assisatnce until he satisfies some red tape needs of theirs, which could take months. In the meantime, rents due 1-1-2008, and some food would be nice. I sent him toward the legal aid society, which he was unaware of. He's not a lazy person. He's 55 and has a BS in chemical engineering. He's been turned down for employment by 100 companies, mainly because of that double nickel.
He's in Ohio. What other things can he do?
2007-12-11 02:40:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Great idea, Major..."Hey, honey, I have a friend I met on the internet who's coming to stay with us for a few months..."
Then there's two of us on the street.
2007-12-11 03:08:50 · update #1
Thanks all. I have been sans home, more than once. I will not ever let that happen to people I care about.
2007-12-11 03:24:28 · update #2
What a terrible situation! I can truly feel for your friend. Is he disabled in some way (other than the obvious depression)? I don't know what "that double nickel" is, but I agree with the others as far as maybe going through a temp service.
The State will deny only the most in need! That has been my experience! When my son was little and we were alone I could not get any help or aid...and my neighbors were living the high life (at the States, ie OUR expense), eating steak dinners on food stamps, driving brand new cars, getting free medical and daycare coverage...Ahem, the lady DID NOT work and she still got the daycare...(Oh, and quite often selling the food stamps for drugs!)
Any-hoo, I've sent up my prayers and hope for the very best for your friend!
2007-12-11 03:26:12 · answer #1 · answered by Reenie: Mom of Marine 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can let him move in with you until he can get back on his feet. If he's not a lazy man, he'll find a job, although it may not be in his chosen field.
Applying for some cash assistance from the state is not going to solve his long term problems. In other words, getting some help to pay the next month's rent or to buy some food will only solve the problem for a few days or weeks. What he needs is a home base from which to operate so he can apply for and get a job, and then save up enough money to get his own place again.
2007-12-11 10:47:36 · answer #2 · answered by majormomma 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He is no doubt grieving his loss of employment, and may have issues of depression and loss. Many who are alone during the holidays neglect their health, both physical and mental. Get him to a clinic and see if there is counseling available in his area to deal with those right away.
THEN, get him to a job counselor. Majormom hit a really key point - IT MAY NOT BE IN HIS CHOSEN FIELD. My husband has changed focus of his employment more often than he's changed his tie, and after a year of "consulting" when an automotive manufacture job shipped off shore, where he picked up odd jobs as a manufacturing consultant, he's now fully employed in a completely new and different area.
2007-12-11 11:04:36 · answer #3 · answered by Arby 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, he may be screwed. Unless he has a kid, DHS won't help with money. I suppose there is no possibility of unemployment insurance?
It sounds like the guy has skills. Perhaps he could borrow from a friend or relative against future employment proceeds.
Has he tried a temp service?
If you don't care what kind of work you get they can usually get you work pretty fast and they pay by the week.
2007-12-11 11:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
He can join a church because most churches do help out folks in need, especially people that go to church.
Suggest a counselor in the area for help They should see him for free. His County should have a health department with trained counselors, that is where I got help and ideas when I was in his place. Also try the links below for further ideas. God bless.
2007-12-11 11:13:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Move over here. England.
Job's for him will be a steal.
We have a law stopping ageism.
He will get support whilst he looks for a job.
Trouble is he is an American.
Now if he was Turkish.
My rent charge is low.
2007-12-11 11:13:09 · answer #6 · answered by TWOBOB 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He should call salvation army and st.vincent de Paul as they can give him some assistance towards his rent' both of them.My prayers go out to this gentleman as i have been without rent money' and it is the scariest thing you can go thru' as our house is out sanctuary...If i think of anymore I'll let you know.
2007-12-11 11:18:40 · answer #7 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he can look into a temp agency for something until he can find a new job. It has to be so hard for him. But maybe that will help him to get a little bit of money.
2007-12-11 10:48:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I wish I could think of something intelligent to say right now... This is happening so far away from me.
2007-12-11 10:54:00 · answer #9 · answered by Lady Annabella-VInylist 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋