Poll of the Day > Why don't unemployed people get jobs?

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Are they stupid?

There's 7 billion people and only 1 billion jobs - do the math

Kids and young folk just don't want to work these days!

They smell bad

Agree. Theres this one guy who always asks for money outside the food store, and hes young probably early 20s. I always wonder why he doesnt get a job somewhere. Food store or CVS or something. Do something besides ask strangers for money

EvilResident posted...

Agree. Theres this one guy who always asks for money outside the food store, and hes young probably early 20s. I always wonder why he doesnt get a job somewhere. Food store or CVS or something. Do something besides ask strangers for money

You have to be able to maintain it, which if you're homeless, good luck. There isn't too many jobs that don't involve customer interaction and they want you presentable.

On top of that, you pretty much have to do your best NOT to give away that you're homeless to get hired in most situations.

Who's to say he hasn't already applied to numerous locations? And then for them to turn their life around, they'd have to be more successful than your average wageslave(yours truly and his coworkers). Even for people who aren't homeless and working full-time, there's no stability in their lives because the current economic structure does not provide for it.

... because tax payers money can equal more than what wage a bum would get, ok?

Ichiban asks this in Like a Dragon and the entire homeless camp looks at him like they're about to murder him.

Bumming money can result in more income then minimum wage jobs.

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

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).

adjl posted...

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).

Yeah this is the most expensive phone I've ever had it was like 125 bucks before I always refused to pay more than 50. And they all worked well enough

Right? If there homeless, why don't they buy a home?