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Old 03-31-2019, 11:03 AM   #26
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Originally Posted by metallicat View Post
I think it's naive to assume that because they look able bodied that they could work. They're up against so many barriers. Poor work history, addiction, no access to Internet, no clue to do a resume/cover letter, perception from employers...etc. The list goes on. Poverty and homelessness and addiction are terrible cycles that are so hard to break.
I know all of this all too well. That's why I suggested public service. Basic job training and addiction counselling while they work could get them back into the working world. It won't help the worst off but I see a lot of young guys out there, some of them even in PPE, who could use a hand.
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