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Sufferedphoenix posted...

In my most recent job hunting experience a lot of places seem to like to contact you via email or text message too.

Which is why the attitude that homeless people shouldn't have phones is far too stupid to be as widespread as it is. Yes, phones are relatively expensive, but even with that in mind they're one of the single most cost-effective ways for somebody to get out of being homeless, and in fact are all but a mandatory prerequisite for it. Ready access to internet and phone service is crucial to secure employment, access important services, and network, in addition to being a considerable quality of life improvement thanks to all the free entertainment and social interaction it offers. For that matter, phones aren't really that expensive. Even a high-end one is going to cost less than a single month's rent in most places, so it's not like having enough money for a good phone would be enough to secure housing (not that I'd necessarily suggest buying a high-end phone as a homeless person, but it's still not going to make or break you).