I'll Be Homeless on 08/25/2010

[Chris]

I've heard some stories about some towns in ND that have the lowest unemployment rate in the country, some businesses can't find enough employees. Then again, I hear it is cold there.

http://burghdiaspora.blogspot.com/20...th-dakota.html

[hoosierarcher]

oldsoldier I'll look into it.
Chris that too.

[Justin Case]

I am serious B! I am a dating machine..I hear the words xanex, zoloft, buspar, etc. I run like hell!

and Viagra ? !

[hoosierarcher]

Benesse, you wouldn't be an old maid. Beauty compels men to all manner of bravery, daring and bravado and even guile. Some man would have been smart enough to figure something out that would have worked on you, if only persistence.

[oldsoldier]

oldsoldier I'll look into it..

Cool if nothing else maybe you can work a couple of weeks and make enough to relocate if you choose.

[hoosierarcher]

HA don't know if your interested BUT custom staffing in Evansville is desperate for help to work out at ameriqual foods. A friend/neighbors son works for them and they want people bad. currently they are working people 10 hrs a day 6-7 days a week. current pay is around $8.50 an hour. You may want to check on it.

I googled Ameriqual and looked at their listed jobs, there are some supervisory jobs I am qualified to do so I'm calling them on Monday and trying to get an interview with their HR department. I'll tell them that if nothing else I'm willing to work my way up, even at my age.

[hoosierarcher]

Well I had my first run in with the police last night. Sleeping in the Denny's parking lot and they knocked on the window asked for ID then told me Denny's doesn't want me sleeping in their lot. I was in the parking space farthest from the door almost in the parking lot of the adjacent business. It wasn't like I was depriving anyone of a prime space or that I was visible to patrons as they entered. Anyway At police I went to the Walmart parking lot. They apparently are used to overnight parking situations. In fact the back edge of the lot looked a little like a camp ground what with two or three big motor homes parked there. Had to break my sleep up into blocks. At 06:30 I moved to covered parking in the downtown area. I have things in the bed of my truck I don't wish to get wet and rain was coming. I actually got the best sleep of the night from 07:00 and 09:00 in the covered parking. I asked the police and they are not keen on overnight parking in the covered pavilion. Anyway the police were amiable and professional and didn't make me feel bad for my circumstances. I'm going to have to find a place to set up my tent soon. I need to lay down and stretch out soonest.

[Justin Case]

Well I had my first run in with the police last night. Sleeping in the Denny's parking lot and they knocked on the window asked for ID then told me Denny's doesn't want me sleeping in their lot. I was in the parking space farthest from the door almost in the parking lot of the adjacent business. It wasn't like I was depriving anyone of a prime space or that I was visible to patrons as they entered. Anyway At police I went to the Walmart parking lot. They apparently are used to overnight parking situations. In fact the back edge of the lot looked a little like a camp ground what with two or three big motor homes parked there. Had to break my sleep up into blocks. At 06:30 I moved to covered parking in the downtown area. I have things in the bed of my truck I don't wish to get wet and rain was coming. I actually got the best sleep of the night from 07:00 and 09:00 in the covered parking. I asked the police and they are not keen on overnight parking in the covered pavilion. Anyway the police were amiable and professional and didn't make me feel bad for my circumstances. I'm going to have to find a place to set up my tent soon. I need to lay down and stretch out soonest.

I had similar things happen when i was homeless, was asked to move a couple of times from various parking lots in town, I found the best place was where big rigs parked overnight,, near restaurants ,, I was in a very small town though,, One female police officer after checking me returned with a bag of MacDonalds cheeseburgers for me and my Dog,, Best hamburgers I ever ate !! I was very thankful for that "Police Contact" lol

[hoosierarcher]

I need 10,000 people to send me $10.00 to buy a decent house and some small bit of land. LOL

[Rick]

Yeah, me too.

[Rick]

WalMart actually encourages folks to use their parking lot although they don't advertise it. I guess they figure it drums up business but our Wally always has motor homes and big rigs parked overnight.

[Justin Case]

Me three....

sooo,,,,you can buy a decent house and land for only 10,000 dollars ??

[BIG TONE]

I need 10,000 people to send me $1000 dollars so i can buy a ranch in the mountains.

[Rick]

Man. The first couple of scammers don't stand a chance around here. You guys go find some other forum to bilk. (of all the nerve!)

Now, $10. Is that too much to ask? I've got my eye on a new F150.

[Justin Case]

I've been wanting to buy an ultralight

[Rick]

So how goes the search? (home/work) Any news? Any changes?

[mountain mama]

Chris is right about North Dakota: http://www.bls.gov/web/laus/laumstrk.htm only 3.6% unemployment in the whole state.
And Rick is right about Walmart. Here are some other free camping ideas: http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/7-12-2005-73042.asp
http://www.freecampgrounds.com/results.aspx?s=19
http://freecampsites.net/attribute/states/in/

[Rick]

Any update? Are you having any luck finding work or a place to stay?

[hoosierarcher]

Update, A friend invited me to use his couch until I find my own place. An acquaintance has invited me to be his roommate BUT he is in a domestic relationship with a significant other and that is less than appealing. Still for 300/month which includes all utilities and full cable w/HD that is not bad at all. My cousin is doing her best to get me a job at the local Hospital. I have redone the whole applications and resumes run around town. I am sure something will happen soon.

[pgvoutdoors]

hoosierarcher - I know how bad things must feel but hang in there, something always comes up. I too have been in that situation but I adapted and better times did come. Resort on your skills, all of them. I found a job first but was still homeless for a long time before I got back on my feet. Take care of yourself and hold your head up, don't become your own worse enemy. Build on your strengths and experience, and your good nature and knowledge. Keep us updated...