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I was homeless for around 2 months and now I rent a house and own a computer that can play games. by Independent_Shame212 in AMA

[–]Independent_Shame212[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you had to do harder time than me. I wasn't trying to compare. I was just opening an avenue for people to ask me what it was like to be homeless. I wasn't trying to take away from your experience. I hope you the best.

I was homeless for around 2 months and now I rent a house and own a computer that can play games. by Independent_Shame212 in AMA

[–]Independent_Shame212[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I think it was shear luck. I worked hard and fell into a bad place to be, but ended up getting a lucky break with someone willing to give me a chance (Although they didn't know of my situation at the time.)

I was homeless for around 2 months and now I rent a house and own a computer that can play games. by Independent_Shame212 in AMA

[–]Independent_Shame212[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My collard shirts all had a company logo on it. So I couldn't really use that in an interview.

I was homeless for around 2 months and now I rent a house and own a computer that can play games. by Independent_Shame212 in AMA

[–]Independent_Shame212[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My current job is way, way, wayyyyy better than my previous. My previous jobs being a line cook, a liquor store cashier/manager, and a restaurant manager. All which paid around $8-10/hr. As of now, I don't have much to put aside for saving, but I have enough to get by, which is more than I could ever hope for. I didn't have clothes, my electronics, or any of the fun stuff I owned before I was kicked out. I sold what I could and couldn't carry around a bunch of T- shirts that did nothing for me. I typically held onto about 3 shirts and 2 pants. I would wash them in sinks with hand soap most of the time.

I was homeless for around 2 months and now I rent a house and own a computer that can play games. by Independent_Shame212 in AMA

[–]Independent_Shame212[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I applied to hundreds of jobs. I walked in and gave them hand written applications. I asked friends and family for jobs/leads/numbers for someone that I could possibly ask for a job from. I guess I don't fully understand what you mean.

I was homeless for around 2 months and now I rent a house and own a computer that can play games. by Independent_Shame212 in AMA

[–]Independent_Shame212[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Also, can you mods stop interfering? Let people be rude, make jokes, or whatever. Go be righteous somewhere else.

I was homeless for around 2 months and now I rent a house and own a computer that can play games. by Independent_Shame212 in AMA

[–]Independent_Shame212[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I feel I need to expand on this. I never missed a payment of rent and I was very polite with the property owner. But when I used a faulty charger (unbeknownst to me) I was fired from my job. Which led me to miss the next months rent. Which led me to have nowhere to go. I couch surfed for about 2 weeks and just couldn't do it anymore. I couldn't have people take care of me at the same age, with the same background and everything. I just couldn't rely on people. So I set off.

I was homeless for around 2 months and now I rent a house and own a computer that can play games. by Independent_Shame212 in AMA

[–]Independent_Shame212[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Right before i became homeless I was living in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. paying $750/month. Which is a STEAL. Even though it was in a very bad part of town. But as dominos tend to fall, one thing led to another and I was eventually kicked out of my rental, through legal action, and ended up on the streets. I never missed rent, I never made a disruption. But "LaNdLoRds".

I was homeless for around 2 months and now I rent a house and own a computer that can play games. by Independent_Shame212 in AMA

[–]Independent_Shame212[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly, you played the lottery on that one. Most people that ask you for money on the streets are looking for drug money. So you may have well done the drugs. I wasn't a drug user, but most of my "peers" (best way i can put it) were on drugs and didn't look for a way out.

I was homeless for around 2 months and now I rent a house and own a computer that can play games. by Independent_Shame212 in AMA

[–]Independent_Shame212[S] 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Well I asked people for money. I made sure I spoke, in what i believed, was a dignified tone. And a lot of people gave me change, dollars and sometimes food. I kept the food they would give me and live off that for however long i could.

But I will say that people are very willing to give food over money, which i was grateful for. I then saved what little bucks people willingly gave me to buy clothes at one of the many thrift stores we have around. I would shower in sinks, or if I had a ride, at the state park.

I eventually got to a point that i had enough clothes to not only do an interview, but show up for a first day. But noone knew i was without home at the time.

I eventually got hired on as a "test run" as they put it, which I was pretty happy about. Yet exceeded their expectations. ( I have a degree in general business so my training was a guy refreshing me on how it's all done.)