TOTALLY GEEKED!

ed11563 · Guru

homeless man with a 'Will work' sign

Lindley · Guru

I like this. It gives them a chance to gain some job experience and self respect. I hope this program can lead them to find jobs and to get out of their situation.

ed11563 · Guru

Lindley wrote:
I like this. It gives them a chance to gain some job experience and self respect. I hope this program can lead them to find jobs and to get out of their situation.

I hope the funding doesn't dry up.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

This is a wonderful idea.

And I bet it saves the county money in the long run.

NAOW · Vette's SS

I like that idea. I hope it works long term. I think giving people confidence and a sense of pride in their work can do wonders on that person and hopefully, fuel them to do more.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

LOVE this idea! We are helping the honest people, those that need a job but can't get hired anywhere else. Yeah probably due to bad choices, but they will work! I would so encourage this in our towns and cities.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I've been thinking. It's probably stupid and I don't really know how to word it.

But how are these people being paid? A check with taxes and withholdings or cash?

What about workers comp? If someone gets hurt on the job, how is it handled?

I think this is a wonderful idea. But I'm curious about how it actually works.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Some people truly are bums. They have no desire to work. Some people just honestly need a hand up. This will separate the two. NY has a program like this. I saw it on tv. I think some guy started it. Not government related.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

lilyofcourse wrote:
I've been thinking. It's probably stupid and I don't really know how to word it.

But how are these people being paid? A check with taxes and withholdings or cash?

What about workers comp? If someone gets hurt on the job, how is it handled?

I think this is a wonderful idea. But I'm curious about how it actually works.

They probably have the job applications right there and sign people up. If part time, it isn't hard. And yeah the workers would need IDs and such.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
I've been thinking. It's probably stupid and I don't really know how to word it.

But how are these people being paid? A check with taxes and withholdings or cash?

What about workers comp? If someone gets hurt on the job, how is it handled?

I think this is a wonderful idea. But I'm curious about how it actually works.
They probably have the job applications right there and sign people up. If part time, it isn't hard. And yeah the workers would need IDs and such.

There are usually state laws for "casual day labor" that don't require tax deductions, etc. One of the big companies I worked for would hire friends and family to help with inventory night and we paid them cash on the spot using this procedure.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Hmmm...

Ok. Thanks yall.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

This is the problem. People come up with a good solution and others have to nit-pick it and find the problems in it.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

And then the government gets involved and you can pretty much guarantee that it's not going to work.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

So a bit off topic, but along the same lines; There was a news story on this morning about a large public housing complex in Boston, it houses about 350 families. The reason it was on the news is because residents were complaining about a program that was implemented years ago. Of the people who lived there, only about 20% were employed. Most didn't have a HS diploma. So the program was in exchange for the reduced rent ( rent based on income) people would enroll in a program to get their diploma and then go on to college and/do a work training program. Because of this program, about 65% of the adult residents have jobs. Well now some are complaining that housing shouldn't be hung over the heads as a way to get them to go to school and work. WTF????

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Lawyerlady wrote:
This is the problem. People come up with a good solution and others have to nit-pick it and find the problems in it.

So having questions is a bad thing?

I was wondering how easy the town could be sued if on of those day workers got hurt while working or riding in the car or had an allergic reaction to the lunch provided.

I think asking questions is a good thing.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
So a bit off topic, but along the same lines; There was a news story on this morning about a large public housing complex in Boston, it houses about 350 families. The reason it was on the news is because residents were complaining about a program that was implemented years ago. Of the people who lived there, only about 20% were employed. Most didn't have a HS diploma. So the program was in exchange for the reduced rent ( rent based on income) people would enroll in a program to get their diploma and then go on to college and/do a work training program. Because of this program, about 65% of the adult residents have jobs. Well now some are complaining that housing shouldn't be hung over the heads as a way to get them to go to school and work. WTF????

That's a wonderful program.

And who is complaining? The ones benefiting from this or the liberal pansies?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I'm a Liberal Pansy!!!!!!!

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Okay, can I be a carnation instead?

flan

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I think you're wilted no matter what you are flan.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I think you're wilted no matter what you are flan.

I am crushed...

evileye

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

At least Itty bitty loves me!

flan

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Yes. Kids don't care if they get wilted flowers!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I got to see her yesterday AND today!!!

flan

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

She's at a good age.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
She's at a good age.

Christmas is going to be SO MUCH fun.

flan

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

ooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhh yes.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

flan327 wrote:
At least Itty bitty loves me!
flan

She is too young to know any better.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

lilyofcourse wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
So a bit off topic, but along the same lines; There was a news story on this morning about a large public housing complex in Boston, it houses about 350 families. The reason it was on the news is because residents were complaining about a program that was implemented years ago. Of the people who lived there, only about 20% were employed. Most didn't have a HS diploma. So the program was in exchange for the reduced rent ( rent based on income) people would enroll in a program to get their diploma and then go on to college and/do a work training program. Because of this program, about 65% of the adult residents have jobs. Well now some are complaining that housing shouldn't be hung over the heads as a way to get them to go to school and work. WTF????
That's a wonderful program.
And who is complaining? The ones benefiting from this or the liberal pansies?

The people living there are complaining. Although I am sure there is some politicking going on too.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
flan327 wrote:
At least Itty bitty loves me!
flan
She is too young to know any better.

flan

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

flan327 wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
flan327 wrote:
At least Itty bitty loves me!
flan
She is too young to know any better.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
flan327 wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
flan327 wrote:
At least Itty bitty loves me!
flan
She is too young to know any better.

flan

Actually, she's wise beyond her years!

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
So a bit off topic, but along the same lines; There was a news story on this morning about a large public housing complex in Boston, it houses about 350 families. The reason it was on the news is because residents were complaining about a program that was implemented years ago. Of the people who lived there, only about 20% were employed. Most didn't have a HS diploma. So the program was in exchange for the reduced rent ( rent based on income) people would enroll in a program to get their diploma and then go on to college and/do a work training program. Because of this program, about 65% of the adult residents have jobs. Well now some are complaining that housing shouldn't be hung over the heads as a way to get them to go to school and work. WTF????
That's a wonderful program.
And who is complaining? The ones benefiting from this or the liberal pansies?

The people living there are complaining. Although I am sure there is some politicking going on too.

Someone in their ear telling them how oppressed and taken advantage of they are.

TOTALLY GEEKED!

The mayor of Albuquerque saw a homeless man with a 'Will work' sign. It gave him a great idea.

The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, used to ticket people for panhandling. Now they're trying something new — something that's got a lot of locals excited.

Two days a week, an employee of a local homeless services organization drives a van around the city and asks homeless people if they want to work for the day.

The idea was hatched by Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry, who saw it as a way to help, not punish, people in need.

Those who say "yes" to the job offer work five-and-a-half hour shifts for $9/hour.

At the end of their day, Cole's van drops the workers off at St. Martin's Hospitality Center where they have access to food, shelter, and other services if they choose.

Although it's only been operational for about a month, the city is hoping to expand the program to five days a week, and hopefully, it will help a lot more people in the process.