DISQUS

Bears Necessity: So, Another Three More Years Before He’s Homeless?

  • j · 2 years ago
    "Any comments on the nonchalant attitude to work? No political discussions on welfare."

    well, it IS political--the topic itself, and the comments you made. so i guess you don't REALLY want to discuss it.
  • Avinash · 2 years ago
    There is a difference between the political discussion on welfare and the sociological discussion of laziness. Each should be treated separately, and I wanted the focus to be on this kid, not on the system.
  • Anthony Pico · 2 years ago
    So I just got home from work and thought it'd be fun to google myself. And I come upon this. I just love the AP for mincing my words. I have been working since the age of 15, and living in San Francisco with the amount I make working full time still won't cover the bills. I feel that I am not capable of living fully on my own quite yet. And knowing that I don't have the support of parents is quite scary. I am one of the most financially responsible young adults you will meet, but when you budget out everything with a job that pays 10 an hours(about 8.50-9 after taxes) at 30 hours a week, plus school, plus advocacy. Subtract cost of living for San Francisco(1200 for rent per month for a 1 bedroom, 900-1100 for a studio, 700-900 for a room in a shared apartment) per month, add in utility, food, transportation, educational needs. I'm still at least 200-500 in the hole each month.

    Then you will say why don't you move to another cheaper city? What little support I do have is housed in San Francisco.

    Please don't insult my work ethic until you have talked to me directly.
  • Avinash · 2 years ago
    Oh, I think you're working very hard, but you're going about this the wrong way. I think you've learned to be too dependent on others for help, and you should really try to cast it all off. There are cheap places to live in SF or in the East Bay where you could afford your budget. Also learn about calculated debt and try to get some financial management advice from friends and peers. You can definitely afford it without welfare if you make smarter financial decisions.