Lady Freedom Returns (8,294 posts) http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026736249
Portraits of homeless people using libraries
ghostsinthemachine (321 posts)
1. That's me, I'm at the library right now using the computer. I figure that if i am homeless I might as well make myself as informed as possible. Of course there are at least five other people here I know to be homeless and three more I suspect to be.
awoke_in_2003 (27,158 posts)
2. "the last bastion of democracy," And far too many communities are trying to cut their budgets, making libraries one of the first victims. We must fight this trend at the local level. My community has a great library, but I still go to council meeting from time to time to make sure they aren't thinking about cutting things like this.
Thespian2 (1,243 posts)
6. Thanks!! I am really happy that these people have a library...I have always loved them...as a teenager, just before the Ice Age, I couldn't read enough books...Guess that's why I have university degrees in English literature...
I wish the homeless had something more important than a library...a home
In America, there is no logical reason for homeless people...except GREED...
ghostsinthemachine (321 posts)
1. That's me, I'm at the library right now using the computer. I figure that if i am homeless I might as well make myself as informed as possible. Of course there are at least five other people here I know to be homeless and three more I suspect to be.
In America, there is no logical reason for homeless people...exceptGREEDBAD LIFE CHOICES and sometimes bad luck...
I can't stand when I see people like a previous commenter saying homeless people should "die in a ditch."
I can't stand when I see people like a previous commenter saying homeless people should "die in a ditch." Sounds like many dictators and perpetrators of genocide and "ethnic cleansing". Do you think they choose to live filthy, broke, and without shelter? As a victim of unemployment and low salary myself, I can say from experience that once you're out, it's hard to get back in. Most employers require online applications and resume submissions these days, which would be an incredible feat for someone without a home, much less working computers, internet, and electricity. Many homeless people are uneducated, without money for education they cannot pursue degrees that are a necessity in the majority of modern jobs. Have a little empathy and some sympathy.
You aren't a "victim" of unemployment or anything else but your own shitty choices. All the things you listed are nothing but excuses. Put on your big boy pants and take responsibility for yourself.
With a HS diploma and good work habits anyone can achieve a decent lifestyle.
The folks who lose their jobs during downturns are carefully selected underperformers
Actually, I worked for the State Corrections system, and was unemployed because of privatization. Not my own choices, educate yourself on unemployment.
I applied for several jobs, most of which required at least a 2 year degree.
I worked hard enough and performed well enough to have made Captain, after 14 years on the job. Yet I still lost my job. My brother in law was a very hard worker at his job, yet because the "downturn" he was fired, why? Not performance, age and moeny. It costs less to hire someone young who won't retire for a long time, than an experienced worker who has earned a higher salary through seniority and could be retired soon.
If you don't have a two year degree perhaps you are trying for the wrong job.
Captain my ass. I think I remember reading corrections is always short of officers.
I'm sure you and your brother thought you were the best workers ever. But, apparently your supervisors didn't think so.
We have had several members of this forum ( including me) lose jobs but, with good references and a positive attitude, they were back at work within weeks.
Let go of your excuses and take a hard look in the mirror.
Your cute kid.
Privatization of the Corrections Department is the whole reason we (me and my co-workers in our particular Institution) didn't want Teamsters as our Union, and instead voted for PBA (needless to say we lost). Privatization has left thousands of HARD WORKING WELL PERFORMING workers out of a job.
It's the truth, and it's time for you to face facts.
Step out of your bubble, get off that high horse of yours, and enter the Real World.
http://news.wgcu.org/post/floridas-shrinking-workforce (http://news.wgcu.org/post/floridas-shrinking-workforce)
http://www.forbes.com/sites/mattstroud/2013/02/01/florida-governor-pushes-forward-with-privatization-plan/ (http://www.forbes.com/sites/mattstroud/2013/02/01/florida-governor-pushes-forward-with-privatization-plan/)
When one works hard and smart they get to ride the high horse. I expect that is what is starting to piss you off.
Sounds like you need to move to a right to work state.
I do work hard and smart in my new career, what is getting me upset is your utter lack of intelligence on unemployment and it's causes, and your acute thick headedness at arguments that are contrary to your indoctrinized ideals.
Whatever. Too bad you will never get to ride the high horse. It's very nice up here.
I can't stand when I see people like a previous commenter saying homeless people should "die in a ditch." Sounds like many dictators and perpetrators of genocide and "ethnic cleansing". Do you think they choose to live filthy, broke, and without shelter? As a victim of unemployment and low salary myself, I can say from experience that once you're out, it's hard to get back in. Most employers require online applications and resume submissions these days, which would be an incredible feat for someone without a home, much less working computers, internet, and electricity. Many homeless people are uneducated, without money for education they cannot pursue degrees that are a necessity in the majority of modern jobs. Have a little empathy and some sympathy.B!tch slap for being a whinu a$$ b!tch.
I can't stand when I see people like a previous commenter saying homeless people should "die in a ditch." Sounds like many dictators and perpetrators of genocide and "ethnic cleansing". Do you think they choose to live filthy, broke, and without shelter? As a victim of unemployment and low salary myself, I can say from experience that once you're out, it's hard to get back in. Most employers require online applications and resume submissions these days, which would be an incredible feat for someone without a home, much less working computers, internet, and electricity. Many homeless people are uneducated, without money for education they cannot pursue degrees that are a necessity in the majority of modern jobs. Have a little empathy and some sympathy.
Your cute kid.
Privatization of the Corrections Department is the whole reason we (me and my co-workers in our particular Institution) didn't want Teamsters as our Union, and instead voted for PBA (needless to say we lost). Privatization has left thousands of HARD WORKING WELL PERFORMING workers out of a job.
It's the truth, and it's time for you to face facts.
Step out of your bubble, get off that high horse of yours, and enter the Real World.
http://news.wgcu.org/post/floridas-shrinking-workforce (http://news.wgcu.org/post/floridas-shrinking-workforce)
http://www.forbes.com/sites/mattstroud/2013/02/01/florida-governor-pushes-forward-with-privatization-plan/ (http://www.forbes.com/sites/mattstroud/2013/02/01/florida-governor-pushes-forward-with-privatization-plan/)
I worked hard enough and performed well enough to have made Captain, after 14 years on the job. Yet I still lost my job.
The Tucson Tart
Portraits of homeless people using libraries
The homeless are a mixed bag of problems: addictions, bad choices, bad luck, and a lot of mental illness.
It certainly is more complicated than ****ing off for 18 years.
Liberals need homelessness. Liberals need suffering. There used to be places for the mentally ill until liberals turned them out on the streets.
Actually, I worked for the State Corrections system, and was unemployed because of privatization. Not my own choices, educate yourself on unemployment.
I applied for several jobs, most of which required at least a 2 year degree.
I worked hard enough and performed well enough to have made Captain, after 14 years on the job. Yet I still lost my job. My brother in law was a very hard worker at his job, yet because the "downturn" he was fired, why? Not performance, age and moeny. It costs less to hire someone young who won't retire for a long time, than an experienced worker who has earned a higher salary through seniority and could be retired soon.
How have I gotten so many positive hi-fives? I haven't been paying attention for like the last year and suddenly today I notice I am way ahead on +s.
The homeless are a mixed bag of problems: addictions, bad choices, bad luck, and a lot of mental illness.
It certainly is more complicated than ****ing off for 18 years.
How have I gotten so many positive hi-fives? I haven't been paying attention for like the last year and suddenly today I notice I am way ahead on +s.
It's those low cut shirts you've been wearing.
You got 14 years of correction experience, made captain, and still can't find a job in that field?
Good gravy!!! You got 14 years of correction experience, made captain, and still can't find a job in that field? The feds are screaming for corrections people. States are screaming for corrections people cause the feds poach from the states.There are several here in VA that are screaming for guards. Local, state and federal. Oh and VA is a right to work state.
I found this in 10 seconds online, said 1300+ jobs, several in Florida:
http://www.indeed.com/q-Correctional-Officer-jobs.html (http://www.indeed.com/q-Correctional-Officer-jobs.html)
You are welcome. 5 cents please.
Well, there was that possession-for-sale conviction that got him fired.
That might hinder the job search.
DMFnumbers,
The point I think that we are the trying to make is that yes, homelessness happens, but what you don't want to to is let a homeless person or unemployed person see them self as a victim. THAT is the start of their problems.
When a person identifies them self as a victim, they don't ask the hard questions of 'what can I do right now to change this'? They stay wallowing in the 'woe is me' pity party.
They don't give themselves the opportunity to improve themselves, and their state in life. Sometimes you have to get frustrated in order to make a change for the better.
Some, not all, 'homeless people' make a 'career' out of extorting money from people who think they are genuinely helping someone in need.
If people aren't making changes for the better, its because they don't WANT to; They have no motivation to, because their 'needs' are being met, and in some cases they are self a medicating their state.
What I am getting at, is people need to stop trying to be a victim, accept what has happened to them, and MOVE ON. And accept the fact that something shitty happened, but it will NOT define the rest of your life... Unless you LET it.
Here is an example of a homeless person who DIDN'T let her situation define her, and changed her life for the better: http://newscenter.nmsu.edu/Articles/view/11133/former-homeless-veteran-earns-two-nmsu-degrees-pays-it-forward (http://newscenter.nmsu.edu/Articles/view/11133/former-homeless-veteran-earns-two-nmsu-degrees-pays-it-forward)
One of the cavers here has a quote from Audie Murphy that sums up the job hunt perfectly: 'I may be changed by war, but I will not be defined by it'. I may be paraphrasing slightly, but it holds true to being fired as well.
Oh, and buzz click, I'm pretty certain what was meant by the 'screwing off for 18 years' comment was that if you screw around in school, your work habits carry over to your career, and you don't make it far unless YOU make a change.
I feel like Marty Feldman(Damn his eyes) when I see LFR.
I know now that LFR isn't UGP, but I still get them mixed up.
Here is how I keep them straight:
LFR sleeps at the sally
UGP sleeps at the zoo
:cheersmate:
LFR has a therapy cat.
UGP thinks she is a cat, and needs therapy.
LFR has a therapy cat.
UGP thinks she is a cat, and needs therapy.
Preferably of the electric shock variety. :zap:
That's how UGP got into that mess.
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Sure it's fun, until...
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More amps!
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LFR has a therapy cat.
UGP thinks she is a cat, and needs therapy.
Alright !
Now we are getting somewhere !
Big Dog to the rescue...again !
I_B_Perky had a good bit of advice as well.
Are you suggesting they get together ...? :evil: :bolt: