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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:25 PM Original message |
How should I react when I think a co-worker is living out of their car. |
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Stephanie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
1. First see what you can find out about available social services |
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wryter2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
2. I'll give you a kick |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
3. Don't say anything to them. They have said as much. |
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CitizenLeft (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:34 PM Response to Original message |
4. all I have to say is bless you and thank you... |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:34 PM Response to Original message |
5. If 2-bedroom apartments run $1,200/month, how about helping him/her find a roommate? |
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Spinzonner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
6. Well, if it's obvious that you know and that they know you know |
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eleny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
7. Maybe you could help them find a room in a family home locally |
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BobRossi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
8. I second what Stephanie said. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
9. Offer your shower a couple of times a week |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:59 PM Response to Reply #9 |
16. I was also going to suggest offering showers and laundry |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 03:11 PM Response to Reply #16 |
21. I've been there |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 03:24 PM Response to Reply #9 |
25. Good point but first I have to break through the 'pride' wall...... |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 06:15 PM Response to Reply #25 |
32. Just make sure they know you haven't said a thing to anyone else |
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DRoseDARs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 08:39 PM Response to Reply #25 |
40. Let them know that there is NO shame in ask for or receiving help when in need. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 09:19 PM Response to Reply #9 |
46. i can tell that warpy has been there, done that too -- this advice is golden |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 12:06 PM Response to Reply #46 |
61. Valuables can be a box of family photos |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
10. Do you have an EAP at your work? |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 03:27 PM Response to Reply #10 |
27. I get that feeling that they broke up with someone and got kicked out |
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Cessna Invesco Palin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
11. Let's put aside our differences for a moment and talk seriously. |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:47 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. Happy Thanksgiving to you to |
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eleny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 03:48 PM Response to Reply #12 |
28. Offering use of your shower and laundry could be huge |
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Cessna Invesco Palin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 04:30 PM Response to Reply #12 |
30. I'd wager that anything you could offer would be greatly appreciated. |
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varelse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:48 PM Response to Original message |
13. Can you afford to maybe take them out to lunch or have them over to dinner a few times a week? |
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HopeHoops (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:48 PM Response to Original message |
14. A $10 gas card would be a nice gesture. |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 03:10 PM Response to Reply #14 |
20. It would be more than that, I also have some fast food gift cards too. |
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DearAbby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 03:16 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. What is the weekly rates for a motel with a kitchenette? |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 03:26 PM Response to Reply #22 |
26. I have to look into it over the weekend........ |
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pinto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
15. A couple of resources. Depending on their location there may be wait lists, yet |
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SutaUvaca (472 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
17. As others have suggested.. |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 03:09 PM Response to Reply #17 |
18. I knew something was terribly wrong when they started being short tempered |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 07:37 PM Response to Reply #18 |
34. Wait- you told MANAGEMENT? Because if they said "they are a big person, they can deal w/life" |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 10:31 AM Response to Reply #34 |
55. Nope what my question to them was 'how can I help someone who may need assistance that works here' |
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Mythbuster (269 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 03:10 PM Response to Original message |
19. Many times... |
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travelingtypist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 03:21 PM Response to Original message |
23. I did the roommate thing. |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 03:23 PM Response to Original message |
24. In addition to other suggestions here, |
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southernyankeebelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
29. I would check with the local church. Sometimes they help people like that. |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 10:31 AM Response to Reply #29 |
54. i lost a friend a year ago |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 10:38 AM Response to Reply #54 |
58. Absolutely, this is a person alone, no immediate family in the area |
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sojourner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 05:55 PM Response to Original message |
31. turn them in to your employer so they can receive unemployment bc |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 07:26 PM Response to Reply #31 |
33. Thanks for making me smile, this situation bothers me a whole lot |
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sojourner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 10:48 PM Response to Reply #33 |
48. a smile never hurts. and it surely bothers people with a soul to see |
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juno jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 07:43 PM Response to Original message |
35. The posters above who mention showers and laundry |
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G_j (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 07:43 PM Response to Original message |
36. that security/first/last month's rent stuff, is a killer |
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ipaint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
37. Showers and laundry sounds very helpful. |
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Tippy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 08:34 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. If I were homeless...A shower and laundry would make my day... |
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ipaint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 08:43 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. Same here |
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gleaner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
38. On your own without telling .... |
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mudplanet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 08:46 PM Response to Original message |
42. Make sure they know how to check the roommates section on Craigslist |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 09:04 PM Response to Original message |
43. Depending on what part of the country you are in ... |
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KakistocracyHater (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
44. No, I'll tell you what NOT to say. NEVER SAY THINGS ARENT AS BAD AS THEY |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 09:13 PM Response to Original message |
45. i've been there and let me tell you the very best thing you can do |
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BreweryYardRat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
47. Like other people said, help them find a housemate. |
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Berry Cool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
49. Here's another possibility. |
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debbierlus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-27-09 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
50. Do you know of anyone with a spare room who could let them stay rent free for a couple months |
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WVRICK13 (930 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 07:03 AM Response to Original message |
51. Check Social Services |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 10:22 AM Response to Original message |
52. perhaps |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 10:30 AM Response to Reply #52 |
53. Monday I am going to find out more. Around here because of the holiday |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 10:33 AM Response to Reply #53 |
56. not entirely. |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 10:35 AM Response to Reply #56 |
57. Been, but nothing around here is open today. Except the Post Office |
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Taitertots (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 11:01 AM Response to Original message |
59. Let them use your bathroom/shower and washing machine |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
60. don't talk to you coworkers about it - unless you want to un the risk of getting him |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 02:28 PM Response to Reply #60 |
65. Oh I realize that, I have said nothing to expose them |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 12:13 PM Response to Original message |
62. Paying for a night in a motel for them would be nice. |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 12:15 PM Response to Original message |
63. can you offer them storage? |
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Maine-ah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
64. you could check to see if there are any programs at work |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-28-09 02:29 PM Response to Reply #64 |
66. That's why I asked management and basically got stonewalled |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-30-09 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
67. Well they are on vacation this week and won't be back till next Monday |
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