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Ask HN: How to survive as a homeless programmer in the winter (AB, Canada)?

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Re: Ask HN: How to survive as a homeless programmer in the winter (AB, Canada)?

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Post by refulgentis »

BrandoElFollito wrote: post #62
refulgentis wrote: post #25

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Don't do this. It's better than starving to death, freezing to death, or being destitute the rest of your life, but subjectively, and objectively based on the comments, you'll find a way through, those aren't even close to likely outcomes. I don't know how to say this in a convincing way, but, you only have one chance to either affirm your values or discard them. Sort of a "better to fight standing than die on your k…

Yes, this is helpful when you are outside by -10°C. You will die standing, literally. I would give my work on the spot if it helped me to survive and possibly get back on tracks. I don't know if you have fought like this, living in despair in the name of coding principles. If yes, good for you. If not then this is the kind of comment that reminds me of our French "gauche caviar", the people with position and money wh…

False dichotomy, as pointed out multiple times.

Re: Ask HN: How to survive as a homeless programmer in the winter (AB, Canada)?

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Post by bayat »

fartfeatures wrote: post #5

There are a lot of red flags in this post.

Or perhaps our brains sometimes come up with excuses to look away from another human being’s suffering so that we feel less guilty?!

I can see how this conclusion would be appealing from that perspective but I’d encourage anyone with this line of thinking, to think twice before posting something to cause doubt and potentially causing someone else to receive less help/attention that they would have otherwise received.

Even if you think it’s plausible for someone to lie about something like a few years of open source contribution (which is very easy to verify for anyone who reaches out for them to help) please contemplate about the possibility of harm that this kind of comment might cause (a fellow human being suffering longer) vs the help you think you are providing by just casting doubt and uncertainty (potentially preventing someone more fortunate to send some money to someone else that didn’t actually need it?! Or they might be offered a job they might not have been offered otherwise?!).

O.P. I’m really sorry for what you’re going through, and I admire your courage and honesty. I hope life becomes more stable very soon!

Re: Ask HN: How to survive as a homeless programmer in the winter (AB, Canada)?

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Post by 1letterunixname »

krowfooten wrote: post #53
1letterunixname wrote: post #46

I did the following for ~9 years. 0. Find someplace warmer and milder. CA coast between Los Angeles and San Diego. 1. Waterproof dry bags for electronics with desiccants. Beware taking cold electronics into warm rooms because that equals condensation, shorts, and/or corrosion. 2. Live in a vehicle, preferably a small RV and somewhere not adverse to vehicle dwelling. 3. Focus on what clients want specifically, not all…

Thanks for the advice! I'm not sure how feasible it would be for me to make it out to BC with next to no money + the cost of living out there is somewhat insane but I'll keep that in mind. I hope you're doing well :)

Does Vancouver lack a vehicle dwelling ban? They seem to be fairly liberal and have a relatively nice climate.

Re: Ask HN: How to survive as a homeless programmer in the winter (AB, Canada)?

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Post by krowfooten »

getwiththeprog wrote: post #67

Do you know about https://www.couchsurfing.com It is really great! Just don't burden your hosts with the full story :) If you try out this avenue, be positive and talk about all the good things in your life.

I vaguely recalled something like this but I forget the URL/haven't had the chance to check it out further yet! Thank you for sharing this/reminding me to check it out :)

And yeah haha, I know how to be positive but thank you for the reminder. part of the reason I'm under a random name is because I needed a place to vent that is more or less not linked to who I am. I do understand how important appearances can be/how what you say can impact how you're perceived.

Re: Ask HN: How to survive as a homeless programmer in the winter (AB, Canada)?

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Post by vonthecreat0r »

Repulsion9513 wrote: post #17
fartfeatures wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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> Extended Unemployment Despite Skills: They claim to possess in-demand technical skills but have been unable to secure employment for six months. This discrepancy is concerning and warrants a deeper understanding of the reasons behind it. It does indeed. Do you have that deeper understanding? Are you familiar with the job market for devs in Alberta? Have you attempted to understand what reasons there may be for that…

Im in the very same boat for exposing what the corrupt government was doing in ontario (Canada) (forcing youth into gangs through mothers who sell their children in exchange for cash to the state)

some you see them as thugs when it was once a bright individual who had perfect grades; just needed the support to get to where they was destined...instead some parents sell their kids for money instead, than nurturing potential.

reality far from how we was taught, open your eyes; evil is being done and being covered as mental illness

Re: Ask HN: How to survive as a homeless programmer in the winter (AB, Canada)?

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Post by iOsiris »

aborsy wrote: post #69

Doesn’t Canada have residence for those in such situations, and help to get them back on track? The taxation should cover that in a social system.

Current provincial government doing all it can to reduce social assistance programs. They exist but not like how they use to.
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