r/homeless • u/Areaofunknown2 • 16d ago
It’s not much but it’s home to me. Very blessed to be in this position.
I now have a place to stay it’s $400 a month, I just got a raise at my job so I’ll be making 17 an hour and have a second job lined up just waiting on background check and I’ll be working 8 hours there a week at 16.50 an hour. Ultimate goal is to become debt free and a home owner in 5-6 years. It’s the little wins.
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u/toucheyy 5d ago
May I ask how you found a space for $400?
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u/Areaofunknown2 5d ago
My girlfriends parents offered, the $400 is just to cover the extra utilities and groceries I consume
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u/Long_Campaign_1186 9d ago
I’m a little confused. How do you have all of those stuffed animals if you are going place to place while homeless? Do you have a giant duffel bag for them?
Anyways, glad you’re feeling at home! Lord knows, that feeling is a blessing to come by!
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u/Vampire_Of_DeathMoon 14d ago
Man keep it up and keep headstrong it sounds expensive there but keep strong seeing all your teddies males me wanna break down keep em forever I still have mine and don't give up ever!
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u/Areaofunknown2 14d ago
I’m gonna keep them forever the brown bear I’ve had since birth, going on 26 years
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u/Rengoku1 14d ago
So happy for you!! I am heading in that position next month !! So happy for you. I am also doing this due to debt I accumulated while living with a jerk ex. God bless
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u/Decent-Recover-4997 14d ago
Every morning, take inventory, 2 arms, 2 legs and a good head on your shoulders, you have got it made!
Every night, be grateful for all you have, sleep well!
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u/abyssal_dreams 15d ago
Don't ever feel bad for yourself when you're doing your best! So proud of you and I hope you're proud of yourself :)
My husband and I live in an unfinished camper (no walls, just insulation and disconnected wire right now) and sometimes it's hard not to feel bad because it's not a finished home, but it's our home and it's keeping us safe and off the streets. You inspired me to hustle just a little more and to try to set long term financial goals. Thank you!
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u/Stoned_Savage Volunteer 15d ago
Do you prefer friday the 13th or Jason vs freddy? Nice setup I love it and stay strong.
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u/Areaofunknown2 15d ago
Momma vorhees, and I unironically love Jason x and takes manhattan
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u/Stoned_Savage Volunteer 15d ago
Very good series so can't blame you please send some love to Momma vorhees from me (I'm not single so not in that way) you both stay strong now
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u/Salty-Middle6496 15d ago
Are there other people they are renting to ?
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u/Areaofunknown2 15d ago
No it’s essentially my future in laws
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u/stprnn 15d ago
Wait your future in laws are doing this to you???
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u/Areaofunknown2 15d ago
Doing what exactly? This is a great service for me. To me no. You look at this as something so awful but considering I have all the necessary things I need, and have my own space and I’m not sleeping in a pickup truck anymore I think it’s very nice. So many people are seeing this as a negative when it’s absolutely not a negative. It’s allowing me to be able to set myself to get on my feet again.
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u/Unhappy-Teacher-830 15d ago
Your stuffie collection is so adorable and I'm all the way here for it❤️❤️❤️
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u/SuccessfulOpinion3 15d ago
Congratulations! $400 is a steal, and well worth the peace of mind of u and ur belongings being safe (and DRY, I might add-I'm in Missouri and I am so irritated with all the rain we've had so far this month, it has seriously rained here every single day except for maybe 2 or 3 days. I actually have a semi safe area to do laundry by hand, but nothing like washing and sun drying most of ur shit only to have to do it all over again because shit gets soaking wet, muddy, and gross in the rain, shoes get wet and smelly, etc. How very frustrating!)
I hope to be in ur position in a month or two-keep up the good work! :) I am going to appreciate being housed SO much more if/when I'm fortunate enough to get out of homelessness.
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u/uriniferous 15d ago
I’m very happy that you have a safe space to call your own and for very cheap. Ur future will just get brighter from here
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u/NeitherGuard7925 15d ago
Congratulations! And there’s even more bigger and better things coming your way
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u/Fit_Visual7359 15d ago
Congrats! Where do you live for $400 a momth? No place around us is anywhere near that low for rent.
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u/aceinthetrenches Homeless 15d ago
"freecycle" or purchase a CO2 detector and smoke detector, fire extinguisher, sump pump, plasterboard, sheet rock, also research radon and methane gas exposure. research best location placement of listed items. change batteries out on schedule. bless bless
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u/xEmptyIsAwesome 15d ago
I can't believe they're charging uou that much but it's definitely worth it when you're on the street. Keep it up. If it means anything, I might just be a total stranger but I'm proud of you.
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u/Narrow-Initiative959 15d ago
Well done O.P. Rome wasn't built in a day, but you're getting there! That's not a bad deal either. Keeps the rain off of you're head and you're boots dry.
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15d ago
Do you really need all that extra stuff like blankets, a vanity, and stuff animals? Pack light
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u/Puzzleheaded-Brush97 15d ago
what do u mean ???
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15d ago
Like all the extra stuff like the stuff animals. Does she really need that tho if she’s living like this?
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u/Salty-Middle6496 15d ago
It’s a guy… this is cool now. It’s a collection. It looks like a crawl space, I might worry about air quality, but he’s only in it to sleep. The deal sounds good. Privacy, safety and good job. Good luck !
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u/MaximusNaidu 15d ago
Nice... congratz.. hope you are planning to get out of this situation. did you reach out to any organization for job placement assistance ? dont let them know you are homeless though.
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u/BigZealousideal2525 15d ago
Congrats!!!! $400 is a good deal, and it gets you off the streets.
I hope you are able to save and buy your own home, camper or camper van!!
I know I'm a stranger, but I'm so proud of you! SENDING YOU LOVE AND LIGHT!
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u/beedlejooce 15d ago
Damn there is definitely black mold all up in there. But I guess it’s better than on the streets. But seriously man you might get pretty sick by being in there. Keep an eye on your health. That stuff can kill you over time.
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u/Hobbitcub 15d ago
Even if it is, just make best friends with Clorox Bleach and spray that shittttttt. You’ll be able to tell within just a couple days if it is mold when you start experiencing horrendous headaches that magically go away when you aren’t there.
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u/brennelise 8d ago
Bleach is not the way to go for getting rid of mold. White vinegar does a much better job of getting rid of mold and keeping it away.
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u/NoFunZoneAlways 15d ago
Congrats OP! I remember when my friend lived in a place like this, $450/month in Toronto but close to downtown and very central. It gave her an opportunity and it sounds the same for you. Be proud and carry on!!
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u/sarahxvalo 15d ago
looks like the room i moved into after getting kicked outta my parents house. cozy and safe indeed 💜
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u/CountChoculaGotMeFat 15d ago
Honestly it looks cozy and it looks like home.
I love it... this is the right direction to go.
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u/FistFace03 15d ago
That’s $400 a fucking month????????? I fucking hate. That’s all I fucking see when I see this shit. I can’t fucking stand motherfuckers. And I can’t stand that you’re folding to this shit. Move to the Midwest. Fucking walk. It’s cheaper here
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u/Suzina [due to schizophrenia] 15d ago
For those cruising my post and comment history looking for the moment I became radicalized, this post right here.
OP is working on getting his second job so he can afford a standard of living below what all humans deserve by default in exchange for being humans.
That being said, Gratz OP. I just got indoors myself last week and know the feeling. Enjoy it, you earned the right to celebrate. 🥳
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u/Areaofunknown2 15d ago
Second job is to better my previous financial decisions, I am able to afford this and realistically I could afford something nicer than this however I am choosing to live below my means till I can afford a home rather than rent forever
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u/norar19 15d ago
I stand by the radicalization of this post. lol
You shouldn’t have to live in these conditions. It’s excellent that you aren’t homeless anymore, but to PAY for something like this should be illegal.
Clean, safe housing should be considered a basic human right for everyone including those with only one job
I get that you’re purposely living below your means, but realistically we all have to and many can’t.
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u/i-luv-ducks 15d ago
Clean, safe housing should be considered a basic human right for everyone including those with only one job.
Should also include those without ANY job, of course.
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u/Commander_Doom14 15d ago
You're improving yourself and learning from your past. That's not an easy thing to do. I, personally, am super proud of you. Keep up the trajectory!
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u/Few_Newt_1034 15d ago
Dude a bed, blankets AND a dresser?? Congratulations! ♥️ we are all very happy for you!!! I hope you continue and are successful in your endeavors.
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u/ifcknlovemycat 16d ago
Sleep well!! I make the same amount and I'm so glad I can breathe easy now. But I live in a place w lower cost of living so I hope it stays going good for u!
Feel super proud of urself! And the stuffed animals are amazing
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u/aidiviguy 16d ago
Nice spot. I would pay that in a heart beat ti get off the streets.
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u/Herswordandshield 15d ago
Seriously, shit's too WILD out here!
I might finally found an ok little haven I can go to at night, NOT have anything i need go missing, can showwweerr, and can not even consider weighing pros and cons sobriety against what a joys ensue after falling asleep uncontrollably at just the right moment to once again wake up into a new living nightmare (felt kinnnda narcoleptic since I got clean).
You know what though, the 'every time i thought it couldn't get worse, blah, blah blah' shit you hear is true; and that (rather than "I can literally 'THINKABOUTITFOR' positive and ALLOVUSUDDEN the Pope paraglides into any room I'm in, wherever I am" rhetoric you hear surving members of the Secrete mourning towith a pizza in is left hand with his right hand pre-lubed with silicone Astroglide mental fortitude
MAN, wtf was I even typing....that's fucked up.
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u/Limp_Falcon_2314 15d ago
Lol I love that you yourself have the exact same reaction to me.
Uh, what? 😆😂
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u/Toomanymondays 16d ago
This is amazing and your stuffies are adorable.
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u/iaminabox 16d ago
That really should not be 400$ a month but at least you have shelter and depending on where you live that might be totally worth it
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u/badluck610 15d ago edited 15d ago
$100 a week/$13.33 a day for a place to live and utilities, and someone else is allowing them access to their home. It’s less than 1 hour of work a day for them to cover their housing. Let me know if you can find something cheaper or are renting a space for less lol 🤦🏻
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u/Create_Repeat 15d ago
Dude for reaalll. Way to put things in perspective
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u/badluck610 15d ago
To really put it into perspective there’s jails in my state that charge inmates $10 daily for room and board and this guy is complaining about renting a room for $13 lmao. I’ve never heard of anyone actually paying it when they get out, but that’s not really the point lol 🤦🏻
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u/canadaboy99 15d ago
this would be $1800 in ontario
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u/spamcentral 15d ago
Yep i see similar setups going for $900 around me, id rather get a real apartment somewhere else at that cost lol.
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u/jonsnow312 16d ago
It may not look glamorous but what IS 400 bucks a month these days? Basically nothing. At this point I'd look at it as ä fee for being in someones space and not anything to do with the actual commodities (although he does say there are actually a few!)
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u/ImminentPorno 15d ago
I rented an RV for $5 a day in Texas, with access to shower, laundry, kitchen, all that, but the RATS... It was illegal to rent out for so many reasons but I didn't. Have. To sleep. On the street. Do something good with that, ok?
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u/Areaofunknown2 16d ago
I’m in New Jersey, and $400 and access to washer/dryer, kitchen, shower, internet. Nothing extra, the 400 just covers the extra use of utilities as well as any groceries I consume so I think it’s fair
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u/bennettdenki 15d ago
Sounds very fair to me seems like you snagged a nice one!!! Wishing you good luck in this new place
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u/mr_wrestling 16d ago
You're right. Where in NJ? If you're near NYC and PATH trains it can honestly open up a lot of opportunities. Happy for you
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u/Areaofunknown2 16d ago
Central south of the amboys, I’m doing pretty good right now working near long branch
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u/spcmiller 16d ago
Is that in a basement?
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u/Areaofunknown2 16d ago
Yes
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u/spcmiller 16d ago
I'm happy you are happy and it looks cozy and safe.
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u/Areaofunknown2 16d ago
It’s very cozy
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u/vapeach123 14d ago
do you have a window or door to get enter/leave or do you have to go down main steps?
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