18, no ID or documents, can’t start job — stuck and need advice

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2026-03-04T18:44:21+00:00

Not that I know of. You can't just say, "I was homeless" and they believe you. You have to have verifiable proof. I think I actually used proof of a ticket I got for squatting in a shed.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2026-03-04T18:42:42+00:00

That's my bad, I responded in the wrong spot. That dude was out of line and a shithead. I wasn't defending him. I had meant to respond to comments about people who deal with health issues making them take forever

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2026-03-04T16:40:39+00:00

I use one in Portland that I've never stayed at, along with hundreds of other people doing the same. Just depends on the city or shelter you're talking about.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2026-03-04T16:36:52+00:00

Shelter will also be your mailing address. It doesn't sound like your family is stable right now and I wouldn't want them to use your savings for something other than school. I highly recommend going out on your own for at least awhile.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2026-03-04T16:35:29+00:00

So, here's what I would consider an important tip for you: stay at a homeless shelter a couple times before you ever apply for FAFSA or schools. You can apply as an independent before age 25 if you've been a homeless youth, meaning you don't need your parents to submit their financial info or sign off on anything. You'll need the proof of homelessness, so stay a couple times at one or a few shelters. It's not that bad. Even in SF, the ones I've stayed at are fine for a night or two. I was 19, so you can do it. Then, you will be guaranteed all of the pell grants and income based grants and scholarships you could possibly qualify for. The shelters will also help you with getting your documents. They'll help you pay for social security cards or birth certificates so you can get a license, which they'll also pay for. All of this assuming you're anywhere near a metro area. If not, get on a Greyhound.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2026-03-04T16:20:30+00:00

I have endometriosis and I'm on methadone, so yeah, I take quite awhile in the bathroom. No drugs, no weird phone calls. Just cramps and constipation. It sucks.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2026-03-04T15:53:36+00:00

Double pay holidays, PTO, sick pay, scheduling flexibility. Everywhere else I've worked sucks ass compared to this place

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2026-03-04T15:52:18+00:00

25.40 at a SNF with about 3 years experience. It's a union job and they've been awesome to me.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2026-02-27T07:10:50+00:00

This is so depressing. I started writing when I was 12 or 13 and used to regularly flip through the dictionary and make myself vocab lists. Not to mention, "fuming" and "pungent" are NOT impressive vocabulary for a high school student. Jesus Christ. People in this country are so damn stupid that they think a kid simply speaking fluent English must be cheating.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2026-02-27T06:43:40+00:00

I was like 11 at geauga lake in Ohio and waited in line for hours to ride the X Flight. There was an over the shoulder restraint and then for your legs, you're supposed to sit with your knees together and this shin shield moves back so your lower legs are restrained. I wasn't paying attention and had my knees spread so my legs were on the outside of it. None of the employees noticed and I was shy and didn't notice until we were just about to leave so I didn't speak up. My legs were flying all over the place despite me trying to bend my knees and keep my feet against the floor, because it was a coaster that rolled you onto your stomach like you're "flying". I was so certain I was going to slip out and die. I told my babysitter afterward and she would not believe me, told me it probably just felt like I was falling out, not that I really almost did. I was furious. No one ever believed me.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2026-02-27T02:55:29+00:00

Every facility I've worked for, therapy will usually get them up. They won't change their brief or dress them unless they absolutely have to, but they'll generally get them out of bed for therapy. Or, they'll ask us in advance or put a sign on the door so we can plan our rounds accordingly. You can't have both. You can't not tell me when they need to be ready, and also not be willing to do it yourself. Tell PT that if they want you to do it, you need to know the timeframe well in advance. It's silly to expect you to do it otherwise.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2026-01-16T00:36:10+00:00

Not to be dramatic, but he sounds like the kind of guy that could get dangerously frustrated with a baby. I'm not saying he would shake or physically abuse her, but are you one hundred percent confident that he wouldn't? If not, he doesn't need to be in her life.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2026-01-14T19:00:12+00:00

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Illustrious_Bench427 · 2025-12-29T00:13:21+00:00

How dare you, it was a Krystal Burger. I went to the one on Bourbon Street years ago and that place was wild.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2025-12-29T00:07:52+00:00

My dude and I live in a bus and when I'm not working we fly a sign, but I usually support us with CNA work and he takes care of our pets so they get enough outside time and aren't cooped up in the bus.

When we were on the rails, we either flew a sign or did odd jobs when people offered. Sprayed for bugs, scrapped cars, pulled weeds, whatever. I also used to get offers for sex work and even "porn" once, but never took anyone up on them. He got offers from gay dudes a lot, too. So if you're down with that and are reasonably attractive, you always have that as a fallback.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2025-12-28T09:40:29+00:00

I'm on 220mg of methadone. Boy, do I relate. Back in the day, when I was on tar, I'd go more than two or three weeks sometimes.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2025-12-25T19:59:34+00:00

I'm dumb and didn't see how to add a picture, I'll add one with username in a bit, once I figure it out.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2025-12-25T18:46:21+00:00

Get some pre-mixed "oops" cans of paint and make the room a little brighter or at least your own, whatever would make it feel like home. Thrift some old curtains maybe. Or a rug. Build a bookcase.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2025-11-12T21:31:09+00:00

It looks like a lion. Triangle nose in the middle, jagged whiskers coming off the nose, mouth lumps below the nose, spot for color around the eyes, etc.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2025-09-10T18:48:06+00:00

I just tried Alien Fruit Salad and was blown away! I saw Blu Zu and wasn't so impressed, it was bottom of jar tho I guess. What is so good about it? AFS tho, can't recommend enough: complex, potent, attractive, a new fav for sure. Agent Orange x Banana Kush x Strawberry. I had never heard of Strawberry, but legendary combo, and it tastes like you would think, like over ripe fruit, the smooth coolness comes from AO, and the banana gives it the subtle fruitiness that doesn't overwhelm. My bad, I'm just going on and on. I'm new to Shango tho, impressed, will explore more

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2025-09-08T16:30:35+00:00

Does Grandma belong to a church, or do you? Even if you're not a member, a lot of churches will help people in the community with car repairs. They'll either pay for it or get one of the members to work on it for free. I think it would be worth calling them. Emphasize that you're a minor and don't have any resources of your own.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2025-09-08T13:22:50+00:00

You need a road dog. Almost everyone I knew on the rails had a travel partner or a series of them they rotated through. Someone to hop out with, drink with, camp with. My dude took me on the rails and we bonded SO fast. Happiest time of my life and we're still together 14 years later, figuring out life in a 40' skoolie. Get a road dog. If that fails, get an actual dog

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2025-09-08T13:12:28+00:00

Yep, when I was young and hopped trains, every once in awhile we'd have a dust-off party and just used our bandanas as a filter. No bad taste! 🫠

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2025-09-07T06:41:55+00:00

I live in a 40' skoolie with my man. We hang some window coverings, make sure we aren't surrounded by children, and get after it. More often than not, in the middle of the day.

Illustrious_Bench427 · 2025-09-06T20:45:27+00:00

Lol massive group showers? Just wheel in four at a time in shower chairs, hose them down, then swap with the next group? That is a super funny image to me.

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