Would you want to work with homeless people?

More specifically, finding them a place to live?

Ive been ofered a job doing just that. But I have so many questions since I interviewed the other day.

I'm nervous about the job. What if the people have behavior problem and are irate or beligerant?

I was told that I may have to transport people periodically in my own car. Then manager says I won't have to. She said she never has and has worked there 5 years. And I thought " well yeah, you're the manager"

Your thoughts?

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CountScrofula · 41-45, M

Most of the people you will deal with will be wonderful and great. Homelessness tends to have a large population of 'temporary' homeless who are just regular people whose lives fell apart for varying reasons. That's not to say its all smiles and kittens but I think it will be satisfying interesting work.

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iamnikki · 31-35, F

@CountScrofula yes and. These are supposedly recently homeless.

CountScrofula · 41-45, M

@iamnikki Yeah, I think that the personal risk will be very low with this line of work. And it will matter.

DarkHeaven ·

@CountScrofula I totally get her concern though. Rape is a thing. Just saying.

CountScrofula · 41-45, M

@DarkHeaven 100%. I think what I'm saying is the stereotype and reality of homelessness are worlds apart. The car thing will need some exploration.

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