Used To Be Homeless and Need A Job Now

[kittyxscratch]

This is in the Off-Topic Section because it is off topic to Steam/Games.

I was homeless for over 5 years and the past SIX Months I got a room and have lived here. I recently got back on steam and spent like $100 so I could finally have some games. I've nevr bought games before so please don't say I am so frivolous... I have NO Family and NO Friends (And unlike most people who say that it is TRUE COMPLETELY for me)

When I was homeless I stayed in my car and worked at jobs. Because living in my car was much cheaper I could work 1 Month and that money could last me 4 or 5 Months. IT was a way I didn't have to work so much and could quit jobs easier, but I did save some money so I could get a place...

Now that I have a place I don't have as much money saved. It will maybe last 2 week... I'm not hereto ask for money or something by the way...

I always worked at Restaurants and Grocery. These days they pay about $14 an hour, which is plenty for me me (Because let's face it I'll never get a good job or retire right?)... That is enough to cover my rent and allow me to save a couple hundred a month...

The issue is that the job I have are usually pretty bad... Either I hate the work or the staff/customers are really mean and rude and stuff... And I usually don't stay long.... Most of the time I quit a job and go next door and get an instant pay raise because these places keep employees and pay them low and hire the NEW employees for more money, so quitting and getting a new job pays you more...

I guess I am depressed a bit... I don't see the point. I can get a new job but I'll never make friends or find any meaning in the job. The job won't be anything aside from a paycheck to pay my rent and keep me sustained... And I always quit jobs that I am worried I may someday not be able to keep the place I am living in and go back to living in a car.

Interestingly living in a car was okay. IT wasn't bad or scary or anything except I guess when I first started it... The bonus to having my own room is something but not a make or break for me... I do like being able to play video games and watch shows and take a sleep in the middle of the day though...

Can you all advise me on what YOU think I should do?

Also I need to apply for some jobs... What would be a good place to apply for?

I dress well and I am presentable. I believe I can speak in an articulate and intellectual manner... I just want to be happy and have some decent job (I'd be willing to be paid LESS for a good/fun job, then HIGH for a job that isn't good/fun)

I've always wanted to make video games or write comics, or come up with concepts for games and interactions between characters. I bet I could create such a great world that people would love to be in....OR perhaps I would fail at that too, like everything else?

Either way if you want to comment please consider telling me your opinion?

[Pinky Green]

Publicado originalmente por Agent Smith:

I recommend joining the Amish. If you don't reply, we can safely assume it worked.

You can just join the Amish?

[kittyxscratch]

Publicado originalmente por Mattmoo:

If you’re no longer homeless, it should be pretty easy to get a job.

Just apply.

That has nothing to do with ability to get a job, at least for me... I'm not too worried about getting a job, I just want one that I will enjoy.

[Irene ❤]

Publicado originalmente por Knee:

Publicado originalmente por Irene ❤:

So what's your problem and making you so special?
All of us here studied, worked hard to find jobs in order to find food and shelter.
The moment we stopped is the moment the home and food is gone.
Are you handicapped? you can't work?

Not cool. You don't know her psyche or what it is truly like from her perspective.

yup, which is why I asked.
Also you looked down on people that are handicap. They are strong and some will get angry if you try to help them in basic things. The respect they demand is to be treated fair.

'Her'? we girls worked much harder and take on the world. Anyway, judging from OP's other topics such as ahh what will your dream friend be?, I'd say he is fine and lives in a comfort house and made up those "jobless but I have a car" scenario. I'm the one who had truly been through hell and I don't care about steam or friends during that stage.

I care about my next meal. I will use hard hammer words if people talk about their 'hard life' that is so easy. Imagine your dad or mom saying 'ahh my dream friend will be...' they need to wake up. The world is no candy place. That's my comment and my perspective, you can ignore it if it's too hard for you.

[kittyxscratch]

Publicado originalmente por topsy:

Publicado originalmente por kittyxscratch:

If you serve apathy on a dish here, I'd be ill inclined to be serviced by you elsewhere either.

If you've been here as long as I have, you'd be reluctant to waste time and effort as well. But suit yourself, good luck in your life.

Redirect that comment please, and then maybe you'd understand me.... Here is just as well as anywhere else.

[Xero_Daxter]

Retail jobs is a no no. Me personally I enjoy my job. I work in a factory but all I do is cut out slabs of metal in a machine all day long. Might sound boring but it's pretty chill. Press 1 button, wait, and play on my phone. After it's done I give the metal pieces to the next line so they can create parts for a juice machine.

[Fire Angel]

Well I just gave two weeks notice for leaving my job at a bar today. It was a dead end so I’m trying someplace else.

[kittyxscratch]

Publicado originalmente por topsy:

Publicado originalmente por kittyxscratch:

If you serve apathy on a dish here, I'd be ill inclined to be serviced by you elsewhere either.

If you've been here as long as I have, you'd be reluctant to waste time and effort as well. But suit yourself, good luck in your life.

Actually.... I'll say this: Please don't devalue people like that. I'ts not right to establish a certain group of people based on their race, color, height, gender, OR what website they socialize on...

IT you could do anything for me that would be the one thing I ask...

I try my best to be nice and kind to other, to speak respectfully and tactfully enough to not cause trouble or animosity... and I used to be so much better when I was younger, but now sometimes I feel irked when people treat me or someone else as an inferior or in a negative way.

So I'm taking consideration because people can be hurt or act a way based on how thing have happened before... I hope you consider what I said.

[kittyxscratch]

Publicado originalmente por Supergirl:

Well I just gave two weeks notice for leaving my job at a bar today. It was a dead end so I’m trying someplace else.

If you have some savings maybe take a relaxing vacation for a while?

[Стипо Миставасис]

You should start hunting on deers for food

[Apollo702]

I can spot talent from a mile away and you have what it takes!

It is obvious from the clear writing and expression, the attitude, the experience... You have what it takes to make it.

So, you were homeless. I once was(briefly) and I made it. Did you know that all 6 of the major sharks(Shark Tank) experienced poverty? Many times they lose their tempers at soft rich kids who blow through $$$ in finance when broke people end up passing them up- because they don't have the luxury of screwing around!

There are tech workers in Silicon Valley who make 6 figures- and sleep in their cars. Sure, they could go pay a fortune for the absurdly priced Bay area places- but they want to someday start their own firm and are going to do WHATEVER THE HECK IT TAKES to save the money and actually make something happen. I see that level of toughness in you.

So here is my advice:

Ignore the small thinking of fast food, retail and all that jazz. Nope!

The fastest path to riches(millions) wealth is mega-millions to billions)) is real estate sales. The second best option is car sales- both are big ticket sales and you unquestionably want to go commission only. You have the toughness to do it- and so-called guarantees such as wages can be a trap.

The only exception may be high end service jobs where one could make $$$$ in compensation. The directions I am pushing you in have the lowest ratio of formal requirements vs. earnings upside.

It won't happen overnight. But if you sell one $$$$ mansion it could make more in one commission than a lifetime of McDonalds. Let that one stew for a moment.

I won't even (verbally) beat you up for an occasional video game. As long as it doesn't wreck your life- or slow you down a small entertainment budget is an occasional good thing. As far as making new friends though, don't make the games your only source of entertainment. Get out there in the real world and it will help boost your skills- and give some goodness on the side.

I could write more- but I don't want to overload you.

I see some real upside here and I want you to come and find me 5-10 years later when you are living in a mansion!

[Sleepy]

Publicado originalmente por Fosty:

Work in a warehouse.

Took me this long to find this answer.

Warehouse/factory, cleaning and any type of labour is always available. Limited social interactions and customer facing so you don't need to worry about that.

[Xero_Daxter]

Publicado originalmente por Sleepy:

Publicado originalmente por Fosty:

Work in a warehouse.

Took me this long to find this answer.

Warehouse/factory work is always available.

And it’s a pretty chill job. If a 5’3 and 112 pound small boy like me can work in a factory so can you.

[Sleepy]

Publicado originalmente por Xero_Daxter:

And it’s a pretty chill job. If a 5’3 and 112 pound small boy like me can work in a factory so can you.

Such an inspirational post.

[swillfly]

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