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homelessguy92

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So as of today I am officially homeless.

I won't bore you all with long sob stories.

About a year ago lost my job of twelve years, couldn't find new work, made some bad financial choices, and today I sit in the public library on my old laptop typing away as all my posessions lay in three small suitcases very close to where I am sitting.

I think this might possibly be the worst place to be homless, given the horrible heat.

So I have seventy-five cents to my name, am not sure where I'll be putting my head down to sleep tonight, and was wondering if anyone else out there has been in a similar prediciment.

I'll update my story here as I can. Maybe a few people will find it interesting.
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Texas is hell even when you're not homeless.
Looking back, you'll wish you'd bought a bus ticket
to a better state.
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Read the thread :) I haven't been in texas for almost a month now.
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So as of today I am officially homeless.

I won't bore you all with long sob stories.

About a year ago lost my job of twelve years, couldn't find new work, made some bad financial choices, and today I sit in the public library on my old laptop typing away as all my posessions lay in three small suitcases very close to where I am sitting.

I think this might possibly be the worst place to be homless, given the horrible heat.

So I have seventy-five cents to my name, am not sure where I'll be putting my head down to sleep tonight, and was wondering if anyone else out there has been in a similar prediciment.

I'll update my story here as I can. Maybe a few people will find it interesting.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5574349


been there brother. make your way out west, its much nicer being homeless out there;) weather is nice, scenery is nice, and much more places to camp.

Also, turn to Source brother, prime creator is with you. Once you remember who and what you are, you wont feel homeless anymore. Life will unfold for you when your living in accordance and with the will of the existence:) Pay attention, it is trying to tell you something.

Soon, everyone will be in your shoes. hang in there brother.
 Quoting: shroom


Not homeless any more. Not in Texas anymore. Living upstate New York just trying to deal with the beaurocratic bullshit of trying to establish my identity here.
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So as of today I am officially homeless.

I won't bore you all with long sob stories.

About a year ago lost my job of twelve years, couldn't find new work, made some bad financial choices, and today I sit in the public library on my old laptop typing away as all my posessions lay in three small suitcases very close to where I am sitting.

I think this might possibly be the worst place to be homless, given the horrible heat.

So I have seventy-five cents to my name, am not sure where I'll be putting my head down to sleep tonight, and was wondering if anyone else out there has been in a similar prediciment.

I'll update my story here as I can. Maybe a few people will find it interesting.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5574349


find out were walmart is..and other major shopping centers are..get some card board..make a sign..

if ..u can panhandle u may make some quick cash..

find out where cool centers are..food banks..apply for cash aid..stamps..common..there are churches that would as well..
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So as of today I am officially homeless.

I won't bore you all with long sob stories.

About a year ago lost my job of twelve years, couldn't find new work, made some bad financial choices, and today I sit in the public library on my old laptop typing away as all my posessions lay in three small suitcases very close to where I am sitting.

I think this might possibly be the worst place to be homless, given the horrible heat.

So I have seventy-five cents to my name, am not sure where I'll be putting my head down to sleep tonight, and was wondering if anyone else out there has been in a similar prediciment.

I'll update my story here as I can. Maybe a few people will find it interesting.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5574349


find out were walmart is..and other major shopping centers are..get some card board..make a sign..

if ..u can panhadle u may make some quik cash..

find out where cool centers are..food banks..apply for cash aid..stamps..common..there are churches that would as well..
 Quoting: Gonviral


Thanks for the advice but you're responding to the intial post without reading what has happened since then :) I am not homeless anymore just dealing with other hassles
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Two pieces of good news in my life for anyone who continues to read this thread.

(1) My foot continues to heal from the gout attack, and I've been able to take some nice walks into the forest.

(2) I got a piece of mail forwarded to me from the company I used to work for. It turns out I had some money vested into a retirement plan. Not a 401K, but something like it called a Cash Balance plan that, I guess, was entirely funded by the company since I never made contribution. I guess it works that every so often they placed a % of my salary into the plan.

Anyway, the letter basically said that I have about $10,000. Imagine my surprise. Call me stupid for not keeping up on these things and be aware of it before, but oh well.

So now I have to make a decission. I can tap that money and have a check sent to me BUT I would be penalized 20% because I'm not 59.5 years of age, or I could open a bank account where I am and roll the money into an IRA.

Right now I have a place to live for the forseeable future, I have food, I have a LITTLE bit of money for basic living expenses. What I would really like to do is tap that money, and try to use it to invest into myself, reinvent myself if you will, and see if I can make it translate into a skill that will earn me some more money. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet, but for all the people here who have been encouraging and and said keep your head up and something good will happen, I'm hoping this may be that sign.
 Quoting: homelessguy92


The penalty is only 10% and if you are smart take out less than the minimum tax bracket that is all you will pay which IMHO is a pretty good deal.
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So as of today I am officially homeless.

I won't bore you all with long sob stories.

About a year ago lost my job of twelve years, couldn't find new work, made some bad financial choices, and today I sit in the public library on my old laptop typing away as all my posessions lay in three small suitcases very close to where I am sitting.

I think this might possibly be the worst place to be homless, given the horrible heat.

So I have seventy-five cents to my name, am not sure where I'll be putting my head down to sleep tonight, and was wondering if anyone else out there has been in a similar prediciment.

I'll update my story here as I can. Maybe a few people will find it interesting.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5574349


find out were walmart is..and other major shopping centers are..get some card board..make a sign..

if ..u can panhadle u may make some quik cash..

find out where cool centers are..food banks..apply for cash aid..stamps..common..there are churches that would as well..
 Quoting: Gonviral


Thanks for the advice but you're responding to the intial post without reading what has happened since then :) I am not homeless anymore just dealing with other hassles
 Quoting: homelessguy92


does it matter? I know people who make 120 plus a day doing this..k

look..info..k..GOODLUCK
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Just an update for those still following my story.

I've been in New York 3.5 weeks now, and my health is pretty good and it's nice that the weather is warming here despite an insane amount of rainfall.

I am pissed off at how difficult it is to try to re-establish my identity in a new state. When I left Texas, the only piece of ID I had was my current and valid texas driver's license. I knew I would need more than that to get a NY license, so I went to the local social security office, showed them my license, and within five days I had a replacement social security card at my new address.

So I went to the DMV with my license, ss card, a letter from the social security office with my new address on it, and mail from my former employer with my new address on it. I am then told that my license could not be expected because Texas does not have an "issue" date on their drivers license, and furthermore none of the ID I have--including license--is proof of date of birth. For that they want either a birth certificatte or a passport, the first of which i lost long ago, and the later of which I had never applied for. They would--the kind souls that they are (note sarcasm)accept my drivers license (but not as proof of dob) if i had a certifiedd driving record with my license. wtf?!?!

So I have mailed a form to the texas dmv along with their fee for a copy of my driving record and am now awaiting that.

But still, I have no birth certificatte to prove my date of birth, and in order to get that I have to send away a form, along a copy of my DL AND TWO letters from a government agency addressed to me, whcih i don't have, and a $45 fee, which i don't have either. So there's my current plight. The beuroacry is maddening sometimes.
 Quoting: homelessguy92


" WHOOPATEE-AY-YO "

" GIT ALONG,

LITTLE DOGGIES "

" IT'S YOUR MISFORTUNE

AND NONE OF MY OWN "

" WHOOPATEE-AY-YO "

" GET ALONG,

LITTLE DOGGIES "

>>>>>>>" FOR YOU KNOW NEW YORK "<<<<<<<

" WILL BE

YOUR NEW HOME "

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Thanks, right now I'm trying to figure out where to get some chow. Sadly it seems the city has cracked down on people feeding the homeless.
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same reason they put up signs saying not to feed the wildlife at parks...the animals grow dependent on handouts and won't fend for themselves...
 Quoting: BRIEF


So even a homeless white guy is an animal to you? Money makes a human eh brief? You fucking scum bag.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 38222300


Ok, bore me with some details...in the land of opportunity a white man that doesn't have a pot to piss in and claims to be drug free is homeless?
 Quoting: BRIEF


you're a real Asshole. hopefully one day you'll be in the same boat, minus empathetic people offering to bring you food and water.
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06/18/2013 10:49 AM
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Texas to NY? U fucked up! dumbass
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First, give your life to Jesus Christ, by repenting of your sins, and ask Him to come into your life, so that you can become His child. Then everything else, God will do for you!!
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I don't know about your physical abilities non-goute attack, but look for jobs at a nursing home. It's not glorious but there is always a need and anyone can do the work. All it takes is a bit of patience and some kindness. If you don't have the first, don't worry, it'll teach you ;)

Good luck and never stop. Been there, done that, though fortunately I had my car paid off to live out of and it was only a month or so.
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Wow, quite the roller-coaster of a thread here.

GLP rocks!!!!


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Wish you good luck, OP. Keep us posted on your progress. :)
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it's crazy that as a us citizen born in these United States that anyone should have to be caught in a catch-22. I can only imagine what what happen if a person lost all their ID, in like a tornado or hurricane, and had nothing.
 Quoting: homelessguy92


Three years ago I accidentally threw away all the records needed to get my passport. It cost a boat load of money to get them all replaced.

I understand what you're going through.
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I don't know about your physical abilities non-goute attack, but look for jobs at a nursing home. It's not glorious but there is always a need and anyone can do the work. All it takes is a bit of patience and some kindness. If you don't have the first, don't worry, it'll teach you ;)

Good luck and never stop. Been there, done that, though fortunately I had my car paid off to live out of and it was only a month or so.
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Thanks. Right now I have what I need. Food, shelter, and money sometime the beginning of next month. Before I go out looking for any type of employment, I first need to finish up with the hassle of getting other things in my life in order here. Being able to meet this state's needs for having a drivers license is the first of those, and that has proven a a major headache in itself.
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Wish you good luck, OP. Keep us posted on your progress. :)
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it's crazy that as a us citizen born in these United States that anyone should have to be caught in a catch-22. I can only imagine what what happen if a person lost all their ID, in like a tornado or hurricane, and had nothing.
 Quoting: homelessguy92


Three years ago I accidentally threw away all the records needed to get my passport. It cost a boat load of money to get them all replaced.

I understand what you're going through.
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Yeah, I would think that having a a valid out of state DL and a SS card would be enough, but nope!
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So as of today I am officially homeless.

I won't bore you all with long sob stories.

About a year ago lost my job of twelve years, couldn't find new work, made some bad financial choices, and today I sit in the public library on my old laptop typing away as all my posessions lay in three small suitcases very close to where I am sitting.

I think this might possibly be the worst place to be homless, given the horrible heat.

So I have seventy-five cents to my name, am not sure where I'll be putting my head down to sleep tonight, and was wondering if anyone else out there has been in a similar prediciment.

I'll update my story here as I can. Maybe a few people will find it interesting.
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The very fact there is no resources to help this man, and yet there are trillions of dollars available for war is a sure sign that society is demonic.
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I have read the first part of your story, up to the point where you got on the bus to New York. Then jumped to the end, cause I just couldn't wait to see how you have fared....lol..I am impatient like that.
Anyway thinking of you, and hoping that the bureaucratic mess you are in to get your D.L. goes through as easily as possible for you, and also wish you the best of luck. I am so glad you did not have to go homeless for long. My being hurt for you when I read your words the first few pages of this thread.
Keep your head up, just do what you can do, and try not to worry about things that are out of your control. The best of luck to you. I hope you keep this thread updated. This thread has given me faith in humanity with all of the people wanting to help in your situation. I commend you for being brave enough to post your plight as well. Bless you and good luck! <3
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I have read the first part of your story, up to the point where you got on the bus to New York. Then jumped to the end, cause I just couldn't wait to see how you have fared....lol..I am impatient like that.
Anyway thinking of you, and hoping that the bureaucratic mess you are in to get your D.L. goes through as easily as possible for you, and also wish you the best of luck. I am so glad you did not have to go homeless for long. My being hurt for you when I read your words the first few pages of this thread.
Keep your head up, just do what you can do, and try not to worry about things that are out of your control. The best of luck to you. I hope you keep this thread updated. This thread has given me faith in humanity with all of the people wanting to help in your situation. I commend you for being brave enough to post your plight as well. Bless you and good luck! <3
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nice words. thank you.
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thanks for posting about it, all the best with the ID situation

possible to contact a mp/senator about the scenario? not sure if it's worthwhile, but might be worth a shot
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I haven't read all the pages, but I am glad that things have worked out for the OP. He is one of many. There was a guy in our town who had all his possessions in his car. He would bring his desktop into McDonald's and use the wi-fi looking for work. He landed two jobs worked hard and seems to have left the area.

We all need to remember kindness. I had an incident this winter that still saddens me. A man was holding a sign outside of shopping center that told of how he had been asking for money to buy a pair of socks for hours and no one helped. I tried to give him cash and a juice bottle but he was angry. He was angry and ashamed at society, plus angry and ashamed that he thought people would help.

I an glad that the OP has new opportunities. I wish you the best of luck.
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Just an update for those still following my story.

I've been in New York 3.5 weeks now, and my health is pretty good and it's nice that the weather is warming here despite an insane amount of rainfall.

I am pissed off at how difficult it is to try to re-establish my identity in a new state. When I left Texas, the only piece of ID I had was my current and valid texas driver's license. I knew I would need more than that to get a NY license, so I went to the local social security office, showed them my license, and within five days I had a replacement social security card at my new address.

So I went to the DMV with my license, ss card, a letter from the social security office with my new address on it, and mail from my former employer with my new address on it. I am then told that my license could not be expected because Texas does not have an "issue" date on their drivers license, and furthermore none of the ID I have--including license--is proof of date of birth. For that they want either a birth certificatte or a passport, the first of which i lost long ago, and the later of which I had never applied for. They would--the kind souls that they are (note sarcasm)accept my drivers license (but not as proof of dob) if i had a certifiedd driving record with my license. wtf?!?!

So I have mailed a form to the texas dmv along with their fee for a copy of my driving record and am now awaiting that.

But still, I have no birth certificatte to prove my date of birth, and in order to get that I have to send away a form, along a copy of my DL AND TWO letters from a government agency addressed to me, whcih i don't have, and a $45 fee, which i don't have either. So there's my current plight. The beuroacry is maddening sometimes.
 Quoting: homelessguy92


Try this site, OP.

[link to www.vitalchek.com (secure)]

I have used them before, and from what I remember I didn't have to have any 'letters'. Proof of ID was all that was needed.
homelessguy92

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thanks for posting about it, all the best with the ID situation

possible to contact a mp/senator about the scenario? not sure if it's worthwhile, but might be worth a shot
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Yeah, it's silly that I should have to go through all this hassle. Hoping to find a way around the beurocratic nightmare so I don't have to spend $45 bucks (which i don't yet have) and wait 8-12 weeks for the turnaround of a birth certificatte. In the day and age, I can't understand why the NY DMV cant (electronically) verifiy my DOB somehow. It's unreal. IT's also unreal that my DOB is on my texas DL but they won't accept that as proof. lol
homelessguy92

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Just an update for those still following my story.

I've been in New York 3.5 weeks now, and my health is pretty good and it's nice that the weather is warming here despite an insane amount of rainfall.

I am pissed off at how difficult it is to try to re-establish my identity in a new state. When I left Texas, the only piece of ID I had was my current and valid texas driver's license. I knew I would need more than that to get a NY license, so I went to the local social security office, showed them my license, and within five days I had a replacement social security card at my new address.

So I went to the DMV with my license, ss card, a letter from the social security office with my new address on it, and mail from my former employer with my new address on it. I am then told that my license could not be expected because Texas does not have an "issue" date on their drivers license, and furthermore none of the ID I have--including license--is proof of date of birth. For that they want either a birth certificatte or a passport, the first of which i lost long ago, and the later of which I had never applied for. They would--the kind souls that they are (note sarcasm)accept my drivers license (but not as proof of dob) if i had a certifiedd driving record with my license. wtf?!?!

So I have mailed a form to the texas dmv along with their fee for a copy of my driving record and am now awaiting that.

But still, I have no birth certificatte to prove my date of birth, and in order to get that I have to send away a form, along a copy of my DL AND TWO letters from a government agency addressed to me, whcih i don't have, and a $45 fee, which i don't have either. So there's my current plight. The beuroacry is maddening sometimes.
 Quoting: homelessguy92


Try this site, OP.

[link to www.vitalchek.com (secure)]

I have used them before, and from what I remember I didn't have to have any 'letters'. Proof of ID was all that was needed.
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The probem is I have no credit card. And you have to have a credit card whose billing address and name MATCHES the record of the individual being requested. So no credit card, no vitalchek. I had looked at their website already.
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Anyone else wondering how this guy's wandering around town, carrying 100lbs of gear, updating his GLP thread if he's homeless? If the answer is "I'm posting from my fancy smartphone with the unlimited data plan", maybe that should of been one of the material expenses you cut back on before you hit these hard times.
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your just being plain mean. He told you he is at the library, which is smart. Have you considered going back to school? The school grants would help out a lot and you would be improving your skills. Then you can find a room to rent also from the schoolboards posted everywhere on campus. The Salvation Army will give you food and 211.org will have housing suggestions to look into. Couch serfing isn't a bad option either. What about family? can they help. And for getting to Iowa try the local travel aide office.
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Also, I vote for cashing out the retirement.

Keeping it in an IRA just makes it easier for the bank to take it from you in the event of a collapse. And then you have no money.

Use that money now, set aside a little to pay for taxes on the backend, (because you will get taxed *again*, I know, I did it), but you will stil have the ability to take care of what needs taking care of NOW.

But when you reinvent yourself, have a PLAN. Don't do it until you have a PLAN (and follow it). Otherwise you will nickel and dime yourself back into the same situation. Good luck!
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Anyone else wondering how this guy's wandering around town, carrying 100lbs of gear, updating his GLP thread if he's homeless? If the answer is "I'm posting from my fancy smartphone with the unlimited data plan", maybe that should of been one of the material expenses you cut back on before you hit these hard times.
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your just being plain mean. He told you he is at the library, which is smart. Have you considered going back to school? The school grants would help out a lot and you would be improving your skills. Then you can find a room to rent also from the schoolboards posted everywhere on campus. The Salvation Army will give you food and 211.org will have housing suggestions to look into. Couch serfing isn't a bad option either. What about family? can they help. And for getting to Iowa try the local travel aide office.
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Not homeless anymore, just dealing with other crap. If you read a few posts up you'll learn more about me and this thread
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Just an update for those still following my story.

I've been in New York 3.5 weeks now, and my health is pretty good and it's nice that the weather is warming here despite an insane amount of rainfall.

I am pissed off at how difficult it is to try to re-establish my identity in a new state. When I left Texas, the only piece of ID I had was my current and valid texas driver's license. I knew I would need more than that to get a NY license, so I went to the local social security office, showed them my license, and within five days I had a replacement social security card at my new address.

So I went to the DMV with my license, ss card, a letter from the social security office with my new address on it, and mail from my former employer with my new address on it. I am then told that my license could not be expected because Texas does not have an "issue" date on their drivers license, and furthermore none of the ID I have--including license--is proof of date of birth. For that they want either a birth certificatte or a passport, the first of which i lost long ago, and the later of which I had never applied for. They would--the kind souls that they are (note sarcasm)accept my drivers license (but not as proof of dob) if i had a certifiedd driving record with my license. wtf?!?!

So I have mailed a form to the texas dmv along with their fee for a copy of my driving record and am now awaiting that.

But still, I have no birth certificatte to prove my date of birth, and in order to get that I have to send away a form, along a copy of my DL AND TWO letters from a government agency addressed to me, whcih i don't have, and a $45 fee, which i don't have either. So there's my current plight. The beuroacry is maddening sometimes.
 Quoting: homelessguy92


Try this site, OP.

[link to www.vitalchek.com (secure)]

I have used them before, and from what I remember I didn't have to have any 'letters'. Proof of ID was all that was needed.
 Quoting: tandym



The probem is I have no credit card. And you have to have a credit card whose billing address and name MATCHES the record of the individual being requested. So no credit card, no vitalchek. I had looked at their website already.
 Quoting: homelessguy92


So you can go to any Ace Cash Express and get a 'net spend' card. Will work like a credit or debit card, and anice bonus is that it also functions as a checking account with a routing number /account number so that you could use it for direct deposit if/when you sign up for payroll at a place of employment.
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Re: Homeless in Dallas Texas
Also, I vote for cashing out the retirement.

Keeping it in an IRA just makes it easier for the bank to take it from you in the event of a collapse. And then you have no money.

Use that money now, set aside a little to pay for taxes on the backend, (because you will get taxed *again*, I know, I did it), but you will stil have the ability to take care of what needs taking care of NOW.

But when you reinvent yourself, have a PLAN. Don't do it until you have a PLAN (and follow it). Otherwise you will nickel and dime yourself back into the same situation. Good luck!
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I have cashed out. They will be mailing me a check on 1 july.
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Re: Homeless in Dallas Texas
labor ready will always hire anybody I would suggest starting there then building a resume off of that
I came to texas with 2 bags and no home and now i'm no longer living check to check. You just gotta pull and squeeze for what you want. Make your skill a self employed job on your resume. even if you haven't done it professionally. Jobs just want to know your physically and mentally able to perform the job
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Just an update for those still following my story.

I've been in New York 3.5 weeks now, and my health is pretty good and it's nice that the weather is warming here despite an insane amount of rainfall.

I am pissed off at how difficult it is to try to re-establish my identity in a new state. When I left Texas, the only piece of ID I had was my current and valid texas driver's license. I knew I would need more than that to get a NY license, so I went to the local social security office, showed them my license, and within five days I had a replacement social security card at my new address.

So I went to the DMV with my license, ss card, a letter from the social security office with my new address on it, and mail from my former employer with my new address on it. I am then told that my license could not be expected because Texas does not have an "issue" date on their drivers license, and furthermore none of the ID I have--including license--is proof of date of birth. For that they want either a birth certificatte or a passport, the first of which i lost long ago, and the later of which I had never applied for. They would--the kind souls that they are (note sarcasm)accept my drivers license (but not as proof of dob) if i had a certifiedd driving record with my license. wtf?!?!

So I have mailed a form to the texas dmv along with their fee for a copy of my driving record and am now awaiting that.

But still, I have no birth certificatte to prove my date of birth, and in order to get that I have to send away a form, along a copy of my DL AND TWO letters from a government agency addressed to me, whcih i don't have, and a $45 fee, which i don't have either. So there's my current plight. The beuroacry is maddening sometimes.
 Quoting: homelessguy92


Try this site, OP.

[link to www.vitalchek.com (secure)]

I have used them before, and from what I remember I didn't have to have any 'letters'. Proof of ID was all that was needed.
 Quoting: tandym



The probem is I have no credit card. And you have to have a credit card whose billing address and name MATCHES the record of the individual being requested. So no credit card, no vitalchek. I had looked at their website already.
 Quoting: homelessguy92


So you can go to any Ace Cash Express and get a 'net spend' card. Will work like a credit or debit card, and anice bonus is that it also functions as a checking account with a routing number /account number so that you could use it for direct deposit if/when you sign up for payroll at a place of employment.
 Quoting: tandym


There is no ACE in New York State.





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