Seniors Experiencing homelessness now.

[Theresa##]

No need for snark here... it was a valid question. You were working up until a couple of months ago, so Jim wondering if it's an option wasn't out of line. You were retired and the same age in late August too, right? Some of this thread is very confusing to me... but that's okay.

I'm sorry for late getting back to the question you asked, but I. posted it somewhere on here that. I hadn't worked since 2014 at an employer. I. was taking care of the gentleman since 2016 No monetary pay was involved. It was out of friendship. I had known him for 50 years. His wife passed away. In 2015.

 

[jimintoronto]

@jimintoronto How nice for you. Such a paragon of virtue and good fortune.

You're not in @Theresa##'s shoes; she is. In addition, depending on age and salary, social security will penalize a recipient so there's such a thing as making "too much" money. While I'm at it, getting a job is hard enough; getting a job without a "real" address isn't easy.

The implication that @Theresa## won't "expend some energy to go out and find a job" is altogether uncalled for.

I will point out that she spent the last few years of her life taking care of somebody, for no money, by her own admission here. That means that she made no contributions to social security during that time period. She may also have neglected to file an annual return with IRS. To me that indicates her poor personal planning skills.

Funny that you should use the term "Paragon " to refer to me . One of my past business ventures was "Paragon Investigations Inc". I was a licensed Private Investigator here in the Province of Ontario for over 20 years. During that period I employed over 40 people , at one time or another. I do know a thing or two about being an employer. JImB.

 

[VaughanJB]

I will point out that she spent the few years of her life taking care of somebody, for no money, by her own admission here. That means that she made no contributions to social security during that time period. She may also have neglected to file an annual return with IRS. To me that indicates her poor personal planning skills.

Funny that you should use the term "Paragon ". One of my past business ventures was "Paragon Investigations Inc". I was a licensed Private Investigator here in the Province of Ontario for over 20 years. During that period I employed over 40 people , at one time or another. I do know a thing or two about being an employer. JImB.

Honestly Jim, I'm failing to see any compassion or empathy in your posts on this topic. Our lives go different ways, yours worked for you and that's great, but to attack a woman who took time out of her life in the selfless endeavor of caring for someone else, really is beyond the pale. That, imo, is the real problem in the world today.

It was never my goal to work until I'm dead. You're not taking that money with you. But to take time out too criticize a homeless woman with few options is truly sad. I hope you treat those around you better than that, I really do. We all have a choice to try and lift up the needy, or to kick them while they're down. I don't know why you chose the latter.

 

[jimintoronto]

@jimintoronto How nice for you. Such a paragon of virtue and good fortune.

You're not in @Theresa##'s shoes; she is. In addition, depending on age and salary, social security will penalize a recipient so there's such a thing as making "too much" money. While I'm at it, getting a job is hard enough; getting a job without a "real" address isn't easy.

The implication that @Theresa## won't "expend some energy to go out and find a job" is altogether uncalled for.

I will point out that she spent the last ten years of her life taking care of somebody, for no money, by her own admission here. That means that she made no contributions to social security during that time period. She may also have neglected to file an annual return with IRS. To me that indicates her poor personal planning skills. Funny that you should use the term "Paragon ". One of my past business ventures was "Paragon Investigations Inc". I was a licensed Private Investigator here in the Province of Ontario for over 20 years. During that period I employed over 40 people , at one time or another. I do know a thing or two about being an employer. JImB.

Jim, did you really think this lady didn't know she can earn money by working? Also, the sarcasm of "Of course you will have to actually expend some energy to go out and find a job", isn't likely to be well received or helpful. I wonder, since you don't seem to have anything nice to say, why you posted in the topic. Would you give the same advice to an 80 year old? A 90 year old? Knowing nothing about the persons health, work experience, and mental state?

Sitting here, I don't know where this lady is. I don't know her history and how she became homeless. I don't know her budget, her circumstances (married, single, widowed, children or not). With so much missing information, I'm not sure stating the obvious in this way is very useful. And for the record, I don't need to know any of that stuff, and there's no reason she should be compelled to explain. Sometimes a little empathy goes a long way.

I'm not meaning to attack you in any way, and certainly don't want to start a back and forth, but I hope you can appreciate how your advice may be received. The lady has clearly been through some kind of trauma (losing her home), so let's at least be kind.

The White Knight has entered the arena. JimB.

 

[VaughanJB]

The White Knight has entered the arena. JimB.

Is that what I am? Oh goody. Never been a white knight before. Sounds good.

 

[Theresa##]

Honestly Jim, I'm failing to see any compassion or empathy in your posts on this topic. Our lives go different ways, yours worked for you and that's great, but to attack a woman who took time out of her life in the selfless endeavor of caring for someone else, really is beyond the pale. That, imo, is the real problem in the world today.

It was never my goal to work until I'm dead. You're not taking that money with you. But to take time out too criticize a homeless woman with few options is truly sad. I hope you treat those around you better than that, I really do. We all have a choice to try and lift up the needy, or to kick them while they're down. I don't know why you chose the latter.

Thank you ,I'm so sorry this has gone on the wrong direction

I will point out that she spent the last few years of her life taking care of somebody, for no money, by her own admission here. That means that she made no contributions to social security during that time period. She may also have neglected to file an annual return with IRS. To me that indicates her poor personal planning skills.

Funny that you should use the term "Paragon " to refer to me . One of my past business ventures was "Paragon Investigations Inc". I was a licensed Private Investigator here in the Province of Ontario for over 20 years. During that period I employed over 40 people , at one time or another. I do know a thing or two about being an employer.

Honestly Jim, I'm failing to see any compassion or empathy in your posts on this topic. Our lives go different ways, yours worked for you and that's great, but to attack a woman who took time out of her life in the selfless endeavor of caring for someone else, really is beyond the pale. That, imo, is the real problem in the world today.

It was never my goal to work until I'm dead. You're not taking that money with you. But to take time out too criticize a homeless woman with few options is truly sad. I hope you treat those around you better than that, I really do. We all have a choice to try and lift up the needy, or to kick them while they're down. I don't know why you chose the latter.

Omg! Thank you

 

[VaughanJB]

Thank you ,I'm so sorry this has gone on the wrong direction



Omg! Thank you

We're on a forum dedicated to Seniors. You have joined and told us about your circumstances that has led to being homeless. Frankly, in this environment, you shouldn't need a white knight. IMO.


ps: I'm not actually a white night, but I do occasionally joust.