He has no car

[Blues Man]

Get religion and become a ‘preacher’ the flock will pay him.

 

[Baron Von Murderpaws]

Kids learn from their parents, teachers, and role models that show them how society works, how life works, and how the ecomony works...........as well as manners, etiquette, and social skills needed to function in the world out of school.

Kids don't understand that school is a cacoon of a safety bubble. They aren't told how and what it's like AFTER school is over.
They have no concept of ADULT LIFE, nor how to go about living it.

If kids have shitty parents, no parents, no worthy teachers, and no one to instruct them on the ways of adult life, and warn them of what goes on out here........this is the kind of life they will have. Because they simply don't know anything about life as an adult.

80% of kids today are going to be dead, mentally unstable, and completely useless as humans beings and a HUGE drain on society, simply because NOBODY teaches them anything about life, what goes on after school is done with, or any social skills of any kind.

The ONLY kids that will be decent functioning adults are the ones that are self-taught, have high IQ's, and are extremely observant of what goes on around them and in society as a whole.

Kids are only good adults, if they are given the proper tools to become proper adults.

 

[presonorek]

Kids learn from their parents, teachers, and role models that show them how society works, how life works, and how the ecomony works...........as well as manners, etiquette, and social skills needed to function in the world out of school.

Kids don't understand that school is a cacoon of a safety bubble. They aren't told how and what it's like AFTER school is over.
They have no concept of ADULT LIFE, nor how to go about living it.

If kids have shitty parents, no parents, no worthy teachers, and no one to instruct them on the ways of adult life, and warn them of what goes on out here........this is the kind of life they will have. Because they simply don't know anything about life as an adult.

80% of kids today are going to be dead, mentally unstable, and completely useless as humans beings and a HUGE drain on society, simply because NOBODY teaches them anything about life, what goes on after school is done with, or any social skills of any kind.

The ONLY kids that will be decent functioning adults are the ones that are self-taught, have high IQ's, and are extremely observant of what goes on around them and in society as a whole.

Kids are only good adults, if they are given the proper tools to become proper adults.

I’m a conservative but I agree with you wholeheartedly. This nonsense about, “Don’t teach” CRT, “Don’t teach” LGBT nonsense, “Don’t teach” my kids about sex, “Don’t teach” my kids about religion, is destructive. The message we send to teachers is “don’t teach”. I am a firm believer that there is no such thing in age appropriate learning. You only have 18 years to equip a human to live as an adult. Never ever let them miss out on an opportunity to learn especially the bad stuff. The bad stuff makes up over 70% of life give or take for individual experiences. Keeping a kid stupid because they are too young is the most irresponsible crap out there. I hate it when people start a sentence with “don’t teach”. It is perpetual child abuse to prize ignorance as the strongest virtue. Kids need to learn about as many bad things as they can. Otherwise their life will be filled with disappointment because they got the impression everything is supposed to be hunky doory. Every adult knows it is not. So what if a kid learns this at age 2. Adult life is longer than childhood. Educate them. Make them strong. Protecting them from negative is cruel.

 

[miketx]

Sounds like David's business.

So far as who does what for David, people are still free to voluntarily associate with whom they please. That's their business.

26 and no dl? Total loser put him on the streets.

 

[Brick Gold]

There are people in this world like the fictional character that I am about to create. How do these people gain access to the various opportunities in our economy?

David Critten is a 26 year old with no car, no driver’s license, no credit, no assets, very little money, a super low paying part time job (minimum wage 26 hours per week, and currently lives on his friend’s couch while paying no rent. A friend takes him to work most days but occasionally he walks to work or just doesn’t go because he has no way to get there. David’s dad was not a part of his life and his mom passed away last year. David has no siblings but does have a few aunts, uncles, and cousins in the area. Would you hire David? What is a good 6-12 month strategy for David to put himself in a situation where he can make his own living? Who is responsible for taking him to work? This is only semi fictional. There are people like this in real life. Maybe we can chitter chatter about it. Not everybody has parents that help them get “started out”. My parents taught me to drive, took me to get my license, and the rest was pretty much easy for me. Without the advantage of good parents, who is inclined to step in and give David a ride to work everyday and pick him up from work everyday?

Let’s get some chitter chatter going. Is David a horribly irresponsible person? If so, should we ignore his plight or step in to help out? If you help, it can go many ways. David could learn to enjoy this extremely inexpensive lifestyle or he could utilize these free rides as an opportunity to improve his life.

What is the proper response if you become aware of someone in this situation?

As disadvantaged as that seems his situation isnt that bad, it could be much worse. He would need to make some personal sacrifices to get out of the hole and once hes on his feet again everything would be A OK. Sounds like a common normal circumstance.

I would trade places with him in a heartbeat because his own dire situation is far better than I could ever hope for. Just ask any superstar, politibitch or hotshot billionaire what Im talking about, theyd have no choice but to agree.

Hes got a promising future he only needs to apply himself harder than the average joe for a limited time and he will be free to get on with life like everyone else.

 

[Brick Gold]

I get the cheapest bitches on Earth screwing me out of life instead. Man I'd love to be that guy.

 

[Brick Gold]

Excuse me, I've got more asses to kiss and egos to massage. I'm done with this topic.

 

[sealybobo]

There are people in this world like the fictional character that I am about to create. How do these people gain access to the various opportunities in our economy?

David Critten is a 26 year old with no car, no driver’s license, no credit, no assets, very little money, a super low paying part time job (minimum wage 26 hours per week, and currently lives on his friend’s couch while paying no rent. A friend takes him to work most days but occasionally he walks to work or just doesn’t go because he has no way to get there. David’s dad was not a part of his life and his mom passed away last year. David has no siblings but does have a few aunts, uncles, and cousins in the area. Would you hire David? What is a good 6-12 month strategy for David to put himself in a situation where he can make his own living? Who is responsible for taking him to work? This is only semi fictional. There are people like this in real life. Maybe we can chitter chatter about it. Not everybody has parents that help them get “started out”. My parents taught me to drive, took me to get my license, and the rest was pretty much easy for me. Without the advantage of good parents, who is inclined to step in and give David a ride to work everyday and pick him up from work everyday?

Let’s get some chitter chatter going. Is David a horribly irresponsible person? If so, should we ignore his plight or step in to help out? If you help, it can go many ways. David could learn to enjoy this extremely inexpensive lifestyle or he could utilize these free rides as an opportunity to improve his life.

What is the proper response if you become aware of someone in this situation?

Why help David? He should help me

According to Kiplinger, not owning a car can save you around $5,000 per year.

I'm thinking about not having a car when I retire. If I go up north, my brother or nephews can pick me up. I can Ebike to the grocery store. I can uber if I must. This is $400 a month extra in my pocket.

Plus I live on a lake and there's a party store and 3 restaurants on the lake. In the summer I can use the boat. Plus on my corner is a strip mall with a dollar store, chinese food, smoke shop, barber, and other things I would never use.

Or just buy a cheap car for $20K

2024 Versa®: 3 versions with a starting MSRP under $20K​

Starting MSRP $16,680

 

[initforme]

Why won't the lousy employer hire him full time?

 

[Godboy]

There are people in this world like the fictional character that I am about to create. How do these people gain access to the various opportunities in our economy?

David Critten is a 26 year old with no car, no driver’s license, no credit, no assets, very little money, a super low paying part time job (minimum wage 26 hours per week, and currently lives on his friend’s couch while paying no rent. A friend takes him to work most days but occasionally he walks to work or just doesn’t go because he has no way to get there. David’s dad was not a part of his life and his mom passed away last year. David has no siblings but does have a few aunts, uncles, and cousins in the area. Would you hire David? What is a good 6-12 month strategy for David to put himself in a situation where he can make his own living? Who is responsible for taking him to work? This is only semi fictional. There are people like this in real life. Maybe we can chitter chatter about it. Not everybody has parents that help them get “started out”. My parents taught me to drive, took me to get my license, and the rest was pretty much easy for me. Without the advantage of good parents, who is inclined to step in and give David a ride to work everyday and pick him up from work everyday?

Let’s get some chitter chatter going. Is David a horribly irresponsible person? If so, should we ignore his plight or step in to help out? If you help, it can go many ways. David could learn to enjoy this extremely inexpensive lifestyle or he could utilize these free rides as an opportunity to improve his life.

What is the proper response if you become aware of someone in this situation?

If you want something that would change his life and work ethic, steer him to the military. I credit the military for 100% of my work ethic. Its the perfect place for a young guy who has nothing. Having a car is not required when youre in the military.

 

[The Duke]

Yanno, I kinda found myself in a similar (not exact) situation back in the mid 80's. I'd just gotten divorced, the ex took the car, and my motorcycle's engine blew. I didn't have the almost 1,000 it would cost to get it repaired, and I lived 7 miles away from base. Oh yeah, I was also paying child support and was just an E-4 (not much money).

So what did I do? I managed to carpool with some other Sailors who lived near me for about a week until my tax return check came in. It was only around 300.00, not enough to fix the motorcycle, but, was enough to buy a decent quality bicycle. I remembered that as a kid I used to ride damn near everywhere, and thought that 7 miles didn't sound like that far, so I took the 300 and bought the bicycle.

Slowly, over the course of the next few months, I started buying gear to make it easier (and faster) for me to ride my bike. After about 6 months of doing so, I was in great shape, had enough gear for commuting, and was doing okay. Then, I decided to see how far I could take this bicycle thing.

10 years later found me still on a bicycle, still riding, and was now racing and holding my own with top racers in my area. I had also been able to upgrade my bicycles over the years and was now riding a really sweet machine that helped me win a couple of races. Had lots of gear, and was happy, healthy and fit. I'd also managed to ride a bicycle from one duty station to the other twice by that time. First one was from Memphis TN to Jacksonville FL (took a week), and the second one was from Jacksonville FL to Newport RI (took around 12 days). Most of the people around me thought I was a bit off as I really had no desire to own a car, would rather sink the money into bicycles and gear instead. Managed to save money during those years, and was living pretty well.

After the 10 year period, I had enough money to buy a Harley Davidson, as well as a car. Now? I have a car, enough money to live fairly decent, and still ride on occasion (even though I'm 58). Still have good health (docs at the VA always look at me kinda shocked when I tell them I'm not on any medication of any kid) and still have a good attitude towards life.

I guess it all depends on what a person thinks they can do, as well as what they actually do. Me? I saw a small opportunity, and managed to turn it into a pretty decent thing. Yeah, I could have bitched and complained about life not being fair, or that I had been thrown in a bad situation, but I didn't. Just saw what I had to work with and started building from there. Most people can do that if they can get over the initial hump of telling themselves that the task ahead is impossible, or they don't have the resources to get it done. Start small, work your way up, and eventually a person can find themselves in pretty good situations.

Oh yeah...............never had anyone out there (family) who could help. Was orphaned at 8, and my Grandparents broke my plate when I turned 18, which is why I enlisted in the military.

Dude! There's e-bikes now!

You gotta try it!

When I was in college, my truck took a dumper 2/3 of the way through winter semester.

It was 8 miles to the school and I had a Schwinn World Tour I bought for $5 and fixed up. (It really was a high quality bike)

I had to leave early and arrive early and change clothes and all that, but only missed 1 class.

That World Tour was definitely one of the best bikes I've ever had. That, a Trek 400, and an L.L. Bean Cannondale

are probably the best ones I've seen. I like some bicycles. I just picked up a Mongoose. (it's a dud, but aluminum frame)

 

[initforme]

If you want something that would change his life and work ethic, steer him to the military. I credit the military for 100% of my work ethic. Its the perfect place for a young guy who has nothing. Having a car is not required when youre in the military.

Solid idea

 

[ahmad49]

I get where you’re coming from. David’s situation isn’t uncommon, and it doesn’t mean he’s irresponsible. I've seen people in tough spots turn things around with a bit of help. If you know someone like David, offering practical support can really make a difference. Maybe help him connect with local job training programs or community resources. Even just giving a bit of advice on budgeting or finding transportation options can be huge. I’ve had friends who were in similar situations and small acts of support helped them get back on their feet.