Is San Diego a good place to start over if homeless (Imperial: apartment, employment)

[hitman619]

Originally Posted by tamajane

Troll or no, it wouldn't hurt to get feedback on this question from people in the area so those of us researching cities would be informed if the area is homeless-friendly or not.

Some cities have gotten tough, where the homeless were once tolerated, they are now kicked out and not allowed to loiter or sleep in parks, streets, etc. That is good information to have for anyone considering moving to an area.

Who are you?
There are plenty of other resources you and the O.P can find on homelessness in San Diego.
Nothing has changed since 08 and there are many threads on homelessness in San Diego

[Don cristobal]

No I swear this is no troll post we really have to get away from our so called family asap no faking or playing I'm being honest here so Judge us if you will if I wanted to troll I'd play on facebook

[tamajane]

Originally Posted by hitman619

Who are you?

Excuse me?

[oddstray]

The only thing I can imagine that San Diego offers to homeless that isn't available in many other cities is the weather.

I agree with post #4. Look for a place with available jobs - not a place that's 'better' for homeless.

[shmoov_groovzsd]

Originally Posted by Don cristobal

No I swear this is no troll post we really have to get away from our so called family asap no faking or playing I'm being honest here so Judge us if you will if I wanted to troll I'd play on facebook

Where are you coming from 'don'? Are you looking at being career homeless (eg professional pan handler) or you looking at getting a jobby job at some point at your next destination?

I hear that there is a good scene in the Florida keys and its much warmer there than here. It can get chilly at night around around these parts.

Since you seem to know a troll is, how did city data come up on your radar? Just curious.

[Don cristobal]

Of course not I'm 20 I don't intend on spending my life homeless just have to leave Chicago immediately just needed help to get started off in a new city a new life I never pan handle not worth it my cousin and I aren't lazy or bums just can no longer stay here

[ShelbyGirl1]

OK....so you are moving from Chicago. What kind of employment are you looking for? As mentioned, San Diego does get cold at night. Has been in the 40's lately at night and we can have had freezing temps. And why move to a very high cost of living area? Florida might fit here your needs much better. Lower cost of living and the weather is milder for those nights spent outdoors.

[sdurbanite]

Originally Posted by Don cristobal

Long story but my cousin and I ages 20 and 21 both male would like to know how San Diego is when homeless we have to leave our current city asap due to family related issues nothing illegal or terrible just something we have to do and having little money with the chance of becoming homeless we heard San Diego was a good place to go

How can you be ok with moving anywhere to possibly be homeless? If you have a roof over your head now, just stay put.

[earlyretirement]

Originally Posted by sdurbanite

How can you be ok with moving anywhere to possibly be homeless? If you have a roof over your head now, just stay put.

I agree.

But to the OP, what other cities are on your short list to "be homeless"? Are you considering San Diego just for weather reasons? Or are there other reasons?

Do you know anyone here? What jobs do you guys currently have now? What jobs do you guys see yourselves doing? Do you have a car? How much savings do you have?

I'm certainly not judging you and you sound like you're in a bad situation. I'm sorry that you're in that situation. But are there any cities where you have other relatives or friends you can turn to or stay with? Do either of you speak Spanish?

I'd be curious to hear some of these answers. There are plenty of homeless in San Diego no doubt and it seems like more are becoming homeless and starting to see them more in nicer areas which is sad.

A 20 and 21 year old can find a job in many other cities but that isn't always the case in San Diego so just listen to some of the advice people are giving you. I can think of many other cities that have a much easier shot at finding a job where the cost of living is much lower.

Just doing a search on your other posts I see you posted the same question about Texas. While it gets cold in Texas in the winter, the economy and cost of living are much much better.

Good luck.

[goolsbyjazz]

Texas is an excellent suggestion as the economy in the larger cities (Dallas, Houston, Austin) are doing well. You also may want to consider Phoenix because there are lots of call center jobs. If this is for real good luck!