I was homeless as a child with my mother. Luckily my dad got me and life got better. But I never forgot what it felt like sleeping in train stations, being so hungry not going to school. It put a fire in me to be financially independent. I’m 66 with 3 pensions, and thank the lord for the food and roof over my head.
@howellwong11
3 жыл бұрын
Good on you. Some people can fight adversity some people cannot. I guess God made us all different. PS. I'm an agnostic.
@elec.c
3 жыл бұрын
May I ask what happened to your mother once you went to live with your father?
@mmarczuk1976
2 жыл бұрын
You understood being poor. And u vakued money. U lived frugally worked hard and u didnt piss money away. I started pooor as well i wkrked 2 jobs put my wife through university. Both of us boufht and paid off 400k home. We have both govt pensions saving in bank. And no other debt
@stevebailey5591
Жыл бұрын
@@mmarczuk1976 Of course, it doesn't necessarily follow that anyone experiencing homelessness is doing so because they 'piss money away.'
@pauld9561
6 жыл бұрын
Most Americans are just 2 or 3 paychecks away from this gentleman. Count your blessings (paychecks) every week.
@jeffjohnston7642
6 жыл бұрын
Saving your money is more beneficial than blessings.
@damienholland8103
6 жыл бұрын
Some jobs don't pay enough for savings to be made. And even if savings can be made any car or health issue can wipe it all out very easily. I think that's the point here not whether someone is responsible. Let's not forget the cost of rent is always rising but wages for most jobs have been stagnant for 40 years. So let's not be arrogant about how well we're doing or how responsible we are -- someone equally as responsible as you two could still face homelessness.
@williammclaren4473
6 жыл бұрын
True dat
@mr.wizard2974
6 жыл бұрын
I'm about 3 years away from it
@williammclaren4473
6 жыл бұрын
Charles Hoang keep telling yourself that.
@27273100
5 жыл бұрын
Homeless ain't no joke, folks. It can happen to *ANY* of us at any time. This is why I don't laugh at or look down at the homeless. My first instinct is to help them however I can.
@chinaskee1015
Жыл бұрын
I've been homeless 15 years and I disagree. Most of the homeless I've met are poor, uneducated people with no work ethic who have been relying on handouts their whole lives. They actually call the first of the month when they get their government check pay day. Or they're old people like me who squandered our educations and threw our lives away because we tried to fly too close to the sun and crashed and burned. People who become lawyers or engineers or architects or something like that don't usually end up homeless unless they do something stupid that gets them disbarred or something like that.
@katiesmith-di3mr
10 жыл бұрын
I like this guys honesty about making fun of homeless before he expeirenced it for himself. What a humble thing to do on camera. I wish the best for all of these homeless people out here in the world.
@damienholland8103
6 жыл бұрын
Many Republicans do that. I see their comments or hear them in public. Quite the opposite of compassion or humility.
@joshipp761
6 жыл бұрын
katie smith Must of us think the way he use too...just wont admit it
@codyhayden455
4 жыл бұрын
Belltown Daisy am ignorant one. Which most of us are, let’s be honest. I never made fun, but I’d absolutely look away, avoid, etc etc. because I was ignorant. I’m working to overcome that ignorance.
@ilciavargas7318
4 жыл бұрын
@@damienholland8103 I would never laugh about homeless people and is difficult to understand how someone can do that. It was good you mention that. Some people are more prone to addiction for their addictive gene.
@supertramp6011
4 жыл бұрын
Cody Hayden now thats an honest comment. I share your sentiments,and also hope to better myself.👍
@Synicizm
7 жыл бұрын
So he helps his ex-wife out, and she can't give him a place to stay while he gets his bureaucratic b.s. taken care of and find a place to stay? Wow...
@yc3805
6 жыл бұрын
WOMEN FOR YA, MOST LIKELY NOT BY CHOICE. - MGTOW
@sumosupremeking360
6 жыл бұрын
I think that this situation with the lady his ex-wife could happen to anyone of us in the future so if you ever see the situation hopefully you know what to do because you know it has happened to another guy before and take care of yourself before you can help out others if you let somebody borrow money or you pay for them for something understand that you most likely will not see that money again or for a very long time and you will never ever get the money when you really need it remember that.
@knowone11111
6 жыл бұрын
He'd get in the way of her xxx cam show..
@peterj.andros3996
6 жыл бұрын
Happens all the time. This guy's a fool.
@FrankBarryLuv
6 жыл бұрын
Charles Hoang Go MGTOW !
@brockman562
3 жыл бұрын
THIS MAN DESERVES AN AFFORDABLE HOME! you can tell he's kind and genuine.
@steveontiveros5425
6 жыл бұрын
I’ve been homeless twice with kids , not fun . Will be retiring in 5 months , got back on my feet 20 years ago and recently (5 years ago and bought a nice 4 br 2 bath cabin on 15 acres in Missouri . I’m 66 and will be getting full SSI and Teamster retirement check. I feel so dam lucky and thank my angels and God every night for this .
@TourettesOrc
6 жыл бұрын
Steve Ontiveros - nice to hear positive stories like this. All the best
@steveontiveros5425
6 жыл бұрын
Tourettes Orc Thank you 👍
@kevindolan6697
5 жыл бұрын
Fuck off
@kaninma7237
4 жыл бұрын
@@kevindolan6697 ?
@newcountryguy
4 жыл бұрын
Its not a good idea to stay in a place or state that is expensive to rent in, especially in old age. Going to Missouri was smart. You can live there and its affordable.
@RamKumar-yi6wn
4 жыл бұрын
"A nice condo then divorce". His wife dropped him off. Marriage is like a deathtrap with the one-sided laws.
@JC-fd8ho
4 жыл бұрын
so can u make her sign a paper that she doesn't have the right to take ur property or whatever ?
@alexwild4350
4 жыл бұрын
Staggering isn't it. Condo, then divorce, and the wife drops him off. Priceless.
@maxter3326
4 жыл бұрын
And he still wishes he had another chance with his wife.
@alexwild4350
4 жыл бұрын
@Underdawgification Your comment does stimulate thought. Just to help me along could you name a few of those wars we've had a vote on ?
@T1Oracle
4 жыл бұрын
@Underdawgification Men voted for war dummy.
@chhe5433
4 жыл бұрын
The true measure of a nation is how it treats its most vulnerable.
@serpentzachary1340
4 жыл бұрын
The system was rigged even if you've spend your whole life playing it properly in the end you'll get screwed by it.
@serpentzachary1340
4 жыл бұрын
@sarchie Wait we've free housing for elderly in Australia?
@Mranstedsf
4 жыл бұрын
Let me tell you our nation is failing it's seniors. Iam 73yrs old in quarantine with really rough people. For the 4th time I was strong armed into buying things online for a manipulative criminal. This time when the police came he told them I went in his room and stole things. I can barley walk with a walker. I can not carry anything. The cop was judge and jury.He stood there and told me start ordering what the he tells you too.A dirty cop and a criminal
@samuelrobertson1567
4 жыл бұрын
@@serpentzachary1340 I so agree with you. This video and others like it break my heart! And I firmly believe that it doesn't have to be this way.
@chilogutierrez458
4 жыл бұрын
I would still rather be homeless in america than africa
@rosalvareyes5241
4 жыл бұрын
I love this guy.he admitted making fun of homeless people now he is homeless.not karma just circumstance.god bless you sir.👍
@MHiggins
Жыл бұрын
I heard stories of homeless guys committing crimes to get arrested so they can get a hot meal and warm bed and a hot shower. This is madness.
@terencehennegan1439
3 жыл бұрын
It never ceases to amaze how decent self respectful citizens homeless people and yet there looked upon as outcasts. These videos are a real eye opener. Thank you.
@calderarecords
6 жыл бұрын
What a charming fellow. Very intelligent too. This is so not right.
@ryanreagan4134
6 жыл бұрын
Caldera Records it's tough out there some people are legitimately out there trying to survive others are collecting SSI and just mooching and they don't want to work I have offered these people work offered to pay them great wage pick them up drop them off feed them buy them cigarettes beer whatever they want at the end of the day none of them want to work especially the ones that are able-bodied I feel for the older people I'll be damned if I'm going to give money to somebody that can beat my ass they can do that they can work
@peterah7957
4 жыл бұрын
Hey this is the real America! Capitalism only works for the few and everyone else can get stuffed! Hey but voters must love it this way because socialism is being taught as eeeeeeviiiil!
@calderarecords
4 жыл бұрын
@@peterah7957 If you are trying to trigger a reaction, My disenfranchisement happened to me years ago. And I am a supporter of The Venus Project.
@cobia1794
4 жыл бұрын
@@peterah7957 I could pay for a fuckin house mowing lawns, are you that fucking stupid... Capitalism is what makes the world spin you dumb fuck.. get a job you bum
@cobia1794
4 жыл бұрын
@larry robinson Well, you suppose Dennis is better off if he moved to Cuba or Russia, CCP, Mexico then? Why don't you buy him of go fund for a one way ticket there!
@AletheAce
6 жыл бұрын
It's really sad and scary to think that the vast majority people are only 1-2 paychecks away from losing everything, whilst there's people who don't have to work a day in their lives and are completely fine
@dreesunc
3 жыл бұрын
But most of them keep buying overpriced lattes 😅
@AletheAce
3 жыл бұрын
@@dreesunc Nah that's just boomer propaganda, like the "don't buy so much avocado toast then"
@XENOMORPH343
6 жыл бұрын
Start saving for retirement right now if you haven’t already. You don’t want to end up like this.
@petermautner7348
6 жыл бұрын
Savings can be wiped out overnight by the cabal.
@Michael-4
6 жыл бұрын
Come to Britain that's what Africa is doing.
@littlebit6211
5 жыл бұрын
You have a nice idea, but the reality is some of us worked sometimes 56 or more hours a week owned property, but lost everything but their lives. Ask why the police didn't arrest the people living in my husband's house. His first wife can't be located. Ask why the police didn't arrest the criminal's who were living in a DEAD loved ones home. Ask how some criminal or crazy person has "Freedom Of Speech" as one Law Enforcement officer sent us that message when we requested wanted fugitive's to be arrested... Who's your neighbor? We were notified that at least 2 vehicles have been being driven by criminals using our information...one is a pickup truck...We have missing & deceased loved ones..... This is not a Trust walk & no Social Service issue.......
@Y10Q
5 жыл бұрын
@@petermautner7348 I started my 401k 25 years ago and is now worth $1,4million; Thats with the last month's losses.
@AdamTaghavi1
4 жыл бұрын
Michael lol Britain is the reason Africa is still garbage.
@stevebailey5591
6 жыл бұрын
He's not quite 60 but he looks like he's in his mid seventies; homelessness certainly takes a hard physical toll. I really hope it works out for him.
@davsaltego
Жыл бұрын
Thought the exact same thing. He looks like he’s in his 80s. So tragic.
@stevebailey5591
Жыл бұрын
@@davsaltego I wonder if he's still alive and in a better situation, given that this is 8 years ago.
@kolbpilot
3 ай бұрын
I wonder how he's doing today ?
@Svemirsky
4 жыл бұрын
Man is not human being, man is utility. Once broken he just gets replaced. This is how the gynocentric world sees us.
@gordonj5157
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for caring about these folks and making them feel valuable which they are
@connielahman5725
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh he wished to be with ex-wife that dumped him off at a shelter.What a very forgiving soul and I pray he finds shelter soon and has peace of mind in his life ahead.
@johnwarhus2107
4 жыл бұрын
Everyone deserves a place to live in the land of plenty.
@dennismhac23
4 жыл бұрын
“A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members.” Ghandi
@Meme033094
5 жыл бұрын
All my life man I was told you work hard youll live a good life and then you end up like this man makes you feel like your whole existence was a lie
@martyboy6950
4 жыл бұрын
You seem surprised
@willwhittaker6130
4 жыл бұрын
It is.
@ceasarsalad119
4 жыл бұрын
We work all our lives to please the 1% and become poor.
@VancouverCanucksRock
4 жыл бұрын
We're you not lied to from Birth, essentially? They even had your own Parents lying to you, like it's no big deal....
@executionsquad3926
4 жыл бұрын
A joke is no lie.
@loican861
6 жыл бұрын
What seeing all these homeless people taught me: -We must become financially independant as early as possible. -Never get married if you're a male.
@Psychobabas
6 жыл бұрын
Too true my friend. Never fucking get married.
@AnnaLVajda
6 жыл бұрын
Loic I am a domestic abuse survivor near homelessness separation can destroy either gender he had an expensive lawyer and abducted our daughter who he molested. Don't make this a gender issue.
@loican861
6 жыл бұрын
Anna Vajda What you said is very interesting,it could happen to anybody,did he charge you with child support?
@u5T30
6 жыл бұрын
Loic MGTOW *Never get married if you're a male* Your a smart young man.
@dennisferguson1868
6 жыл бұрын
Anna Vajda this has nothing to do with his point thanks for sharing your story.
@bf6159
6 жыл бұрын
Most folks don't realize just how fast a situation can change. I know first hand, and those who aren't vividly aware of their situation and waiver or hesitate with regard to immediate liquidation of assets and restructuring how you live... which is very rare, on average folks last a few months to a year in a state of delusion, then reality hits really hard and few ever recover. Tragically, just as with every segment of humanity, homeless is a demographic and that demographic has a lot of addicts and a lot of mentally ill. Even when I was down, I managed to help a few who were worse off; it can always be worse! but some, regardless of how bad I perceived their situation to be, somehow managed to make it worse for themselves... no concept of rock-bottom. Also, the condition of homeless is taxing both mentally and physically; to say it's wearing is an understatement. Highlighting that, the most sane individual will start to slip in time from being ignored, only conversations are hostile or fanatical, you're always hungry, always stuck somewhere between a state of discomfort and severe pain, absolutely no concept of hope other than falling a sleep and hoping it's all just a nightmare. And, after enough time, many can't even remember a single moment of peace or happiness... they are lost, literally a stranger to themselves in a sea of people who basically dismiss them as something to avoid.
@nick_osas
4 жыл бұрын
Good eye opening statement.
@scottouellette9411
4 жыл бұрын
Well spoken and oh so true...man I wish you were the country's President
@josephstangel5930
4 жыл бұрын
Very well said my friend I too have been in that predicament and you say to yourself what has happened what the fff. Then you realize this is what it is and i have to deal with it sink or swim and lots of people give up and Drown in their own sorrow thinking it will never get better, but with faith in the Lord you will smile again Life is ALWAYS good no matter what#!!!👍⭐🇺🇸✌🙏🙏🙏
@moewilson4605
6 жыл бұрын
Some people can barely pay the bills, let alone save for retirement. A health issue can put people in the street because the USA is so stubborn to get with this century and provide universal healthcare. In Canada, healthcare is one of the best tools to have reduced poverty.
@arleneaugustahair8393
5 жыл бұрын
Moe Wilson that’s not true! Every single penny counts! $5-$20 per paycheck in a savings account building it in order to open up a CD and continue the process. Some banks actually have IRA and HSA accounts. Banks have CDs people can open. People just think they are going to live and work forever until it’s too late!
@onestepaway3232
5 жыл бұрын
Moe Wilson universal healthcare for 350 million people. Who pays for that when 2/3 of the county is on gov’t assistance. Gov’t does not give a hoot about your welfare.
@yesman7898
3 жыл бұрын
Your comment may be two years old but that doesn't seem to prevent people from being homeless in Canada too, eh?
@constantdarkfog49
4 жыл бұрын
People be grateful that you have the blessing of not being homeless, I once years ago was homeless & I thank God I got back my life. It's scary, so be thankful. Hope this man gets the help he needs.
@tony1st900
4 жыл бұрын
This world is sickening. I can’t watch these videos without feeling so sad. Want to grow up and help as many people as I can
@judenimrevat
6 жыл бұрын
Its hard being ill and hungry.
@lauritapolk9400
6 жыл бұрын
It's sad not only be homeless but to be homeless in your senior years. He should be in a nice comfortable home relaxing living his senior years comfortably. Very sad! 😢
@semajeroom6678
6 жыл бұрын
Laurita Polk them nursing care place aka old folks homes arent no good place to spend your last years either
@joshipp761
6 жыл бұрын
Laurita Polk Sad, but true. Many elderly people are without housing or on the verge if being homeless.
@user-lq7bp7ue1g
6 жыл бұрын
This is commin in america
@JohnSmith-ug5ci
6 жыл бұрын
Laurita, I agree he should, but he made bad choices while young and is now paying the price. We reap what we sow so learn from this man and save for retirement.
@nweeezy
4 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSmith-ug5ci you sound like a self righteous idiot
@jenniferashley99
10 жыл бұрын
He's right about the want ad's just being nothing...I was laid-off and it took me six and half months of hitting the job hunt hard. It's rough. hard. I feel bad for him. Good luck, sir!!!
@LEDCCFL
10 жыл бұрын
Lord, please watch over and help dennis and others without a roof over their head. help keep them warm and dry and without hunger.
@Barnabas45
6 жыл бұрын
Nice sentiments but don't count on your God to help them!
@jessicalt4121
6 жыл бұрын
Derayray King Karma will get u so watch out. You will have to learn a life's lesson plus read and learn about our huge homeless issues in this country. The main reason is a lack of affordable housing in addition to mental health issues, etc.
@caycug1
6 жыл бұрын
Bruce - "But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death." (Revelation 21:8) How to avoid going to hell: "If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." (Romans 10:9)
@jiriK665
6 жыл бұрын
That's just bullshit.
@biistful
6 жыл бұрын
Have you even read the bible or do you know the basic principles of christianity? Your christian god is omnipotent, he controls and knows everything, everything happens according to his will. Therefore these homeless people are a result of his actions and thoughts.
@montebank4
4 жыл бұрын
Bank CEO' are grateful for this guys sacrifice in getting them their big bonus every year. Way to go America.
@andrewsalinas7498
6 жыл бұрын
When women love you they will do anything to please you, when they hate you they will do anything to hurt you
@DHarri9977
4 жыл бұрын
Some hate themselves to the point of hurting others.
@maikbanner7552
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Andres Salinas. When women love you they will do anything to please you. How many Women will even buy a Cup of Coffee on a Date to her prospect. "Anything to please you" is joke about these Passive Creatures.
@andrewsalinas7498
4 жыл бұрын
@@maikbanner7552 , Hello Max I will respect your opinion. I wouldn't care for coffee not a coffee drinker
@maikbanner7552
4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewsalinas7498 I was pointing to Significance of "Reciprocity" in relationship, if the Man buys Dinner during one evening, then the Woman has to have the inclination to pay for the Dinner Meeting. Coffee was just an example. It could anything to your liking or someone else.
@pepperjack8
4 жыл бұрын
@D D They view man as car or bicycle or some tool they need. I need a man like I need a car.
@marknc9616
6 жыл бұрын
I've watched several videos of California retirees retiring homeless. My guess is that with the high cost of living people spend their lives just making rent. Then when they retire they no longer make enough for rent and become homeless.
@basspig
4 жыл бұрын
Property tax is half of the rent. Eliminate property taxes and rent can fall by half.
@cobia1794
4 жыл бұрын
Don't rent, buy?
@daviddionne8296
4 жыл бұрын
@Red Divinity so... who is the smart one....?
@basspig
4 жыл бұрын
@VeryCleaverName You can never be debt-free as long as your land is taxable. I have $70K in property tax debt, even though I build the house myself 54 years ago and never had a mortgage.
@itrow9526
3 жыл бұрын
@@basspig Sounds like you live in a democrat controlled state (not trying to be political here, just saying). Property tax on 2 homes (3k sq ft and 2.5k sq ft), three barns and 40 acres was ~ 325 dollars last year (rural Alabama). I would suggest selling your property, settling your debts and using the remainder to move to some place in the rural US where property and home values are much lower. You can own more land and a nicer home for far less money in rural areas, not to mention the benefits of cleaner air and less crime - no crime.
@briancampbell8449
4 жыл бұрын
Stay safe Dennis. You're in our thoughts brother.
@andrewmiller6780
4 жыл бұрын
This guy is friendly enough and I don’t have a problem with a lot of homeless. But some homeless people really trigger me to be honest.
@gorbulas
7 жыл бұрын
I've watched a few dozen videos, the older souls all seem to have one common trait, in that they couldn't afford the rent on their house. So if their's a lesson to be learnt for future generations, it would be to buy your own place and pay off the mortgage while you have a job.
@whatrtheodds
7 жыл бұрын
gorbulas Without a doubt I don't buy anything not because I don't want to, but because iv lived in my car before, and I gave alot of myself to other people when I was employed, then when things got hard I realised nobody was there for me. Now im back on my feet again but I see the reality of it. A roof over my head is my 1# priority.
@Materva-hv6sz
7 жыл бұрын
gorbulas. but then youll get evicted for not paying taxes. so you cant win
@jessicalt4121
6 жыл бұрын
gorbulas plus we need affordable housing in this country. If someone makes $8-15 an hour, decent housing will be hard to find and don't forget taxes too for the house you mention. This is why the Tiny house movement began!
@mikethomas4570
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely buy a house, bust your butt to pay it off fast as possible. Pay off all your debt. Do your best to never finance anything, except house. Discipline yourself to save 10% of your income, always. Learn to invest. Easy to do? No, extremely hard at first
@damienholland8103
6 жыл бұрын
Everyone says "just buy your own place" like that's so easy. The cost of homes keeps skyrocketing. Down payment on a home is, what, 10% the cost of the home? Any issues the home has can cost thousands of dollars. Most people are a few car problems away from being out of a car.
@rosesofsunshine3
10 жыл бұрын
It's so sad when shelters that people depend on need to close
@Chrisicola
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, sad for men being there listed as 70% of the homeless population. We all know that numbers higher as well.
@MarkChapmanDr
4 жыл бұрын
I admire that mans way of thinking he said “this could be the start of a better way of life “ this position is extremely powerful as it’s a thought that lends itself to potential change for him, despite losing his wife and nursing a disabilities I sense a humble heart and again that is most of the battle won as doors 🚪 open for the humble person no matter what age or what you look like...
@pissedputin7738
4 жыл бұрын
"I used to make fun of the homeless until I became one." That's deep
@budsyremo
6 жыл бұрын
what has happened to women. She dropped him off . I thought that about my dog once but realized it was just immoral. I have seen so many of these videos and one thing a good majority have it common is a divorce with a nasty woman. The fairer sex.
@Aivottaja
6 жыл бұрын
Women are freezing cold once you get through the outer layers.
@christfollower7315
6 жыл бұрын
And men are rougher on the edges/outside, but more tender-hearted, empathetic, and compassionate on the inside, in my opinion.
@mrdanforth3744
4 жыл бұрын
You are expecting a woman to show some consideration for someone besides herself.
@VancouverCanucksRock
4 жыл бұрын
@Destiny tran He's a fukin' dumbass that doesn't learn, obviously. You must be glad for idiotic Men like this, eh?
@miriammoriarty8588
3 жыл бұрын
@@SammyJoeLouis You're a misogynist to the core. Yuck.
@outbackeddie
6 жыл бұрын
A few years ago I bought an old travel trailer to use just in case I ever became homeless. In a worst case scenario I can park it somewhere and at least I will have a roof over my head and a way to take a shower and stay warm.
@tomcatt1824
6 жыл бұрын
outbackeddie::: untill de po po come n run U off or arrest U 4 sum chikn chit charge n haul yer trailer off,, been thar dun dat...
@sheenagriffith2635
Жыл бұрын
Dennis im glad you're getting help for your depression. People dont know how debilitating, mental illness could be. I pray everything works out for you and that you find your way through this dark place. 🙏
@fleetingdays
10 жыл бұрын
Dennis might consider to move to Minnesota. There is a lot of public housing for folks 55 and older. They will only take 30 percent of your income for rent.
@TheKimber35605
4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing... he needs to buy a bus ticket to another part of the country..
@stephenl9381
4 жыл бұрын
Fleeting Days A favorite quote of mine when I just finished high school was All I need is a tent and a 10 speed,; bicycle that is. Now that I am in my 60’s I am trapped in the sense that I can’t just get up and leave. Wouldn’t want to bike all the way to Minnesota but if I were young and capable I just might try to. Don’t have much money, but boy do I have a lot of stuff. Stuff weighs you down. Homelessness could be the knock of opportunity for a young person that is. But you had better be saving every dime you can now because your knees will eventually get tired from pedaling that bike.
@keithsnider1958
3 жыл бұрын
Yes get out of California.
@didgemama4890
3 жыл бұрын
Some places require that you live in the area for at least a year before you can get housing. Make sure, before you spent a winter homeless in Minnesota.
@jamesy5177
4 жыл бұрын
So sad I'm one month's wage slip from being this guy
@rAF-jz1yn
4 жыл бұрын
@Sam Mencia Internet can be very beneficial. Easy access to knowledge, online courses etc. 1st expesne to drop : food = shitty, processed, food you buy in makrets. Most important thing : don't waste your time. In our regular job we just exchange time for money
@monkey_ish4117
4 жыл бұрын
If you are depending on your nine to nine salary... then yes you are friend. Sorry to say it, but I'm in the same sh!t now.
@Dixler683
4 жыл бұрын
James Warner no skills, no savings, what the fuck did you do with your life? You were obviously living beyond your means. Bet you have a huge flat screen, cell phone and nikes though.
@maximilianemustermann815
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck to you! I wish you better times in 2021!
@314jrock
6 жыл бұрын
1:26 "I used to make fun of the homeless until I became one"
@jazldazl9193
4 жыл бұрын
bitter karma
@VancouverCanucksRock
4 жыл бұрын
@@jazldazl9193 so it had nothing to do with the Female being an evil b*tch?
@Sameoldfitup
4 жыл бұрын
"Death is one moment, and life is so many of them." Tennessee Williams.
@tonyl2220
4 жыл бұрын
Dennis should be looking forward to his golden years, instead he needs to worry about having a roof over his head! What a sin!😔. I wish Dennis the best!👍
@rcp916
6 жыл бұрын
This absolutely can be any one of us.
@joshipp761
6 жыл бұрын
Dennis.... I hear ya. So easy to become homeless when ur life changes drastically. Please dont judge him
@jasonlai1892
Жыл бұрын
Most sensible words i heard so far. No grumbling, no finger pointing.
@Liuhuayue
6 жыл бұрын
He actually retired pretty early. Still, what a sad circumstance.
@azspotfree
4 жыл бұрын
He should qualify for early Social Security if he worked on the books for more than 10 years. Then he could rent a room some place
@candancepeace1539
Жыл бұрын
That’s not always the case. Social Security don’t give you that much, I know.
@retthok
4 жыл бұрын
This can happen to anyone; all the negative comments probably coming from cocksure young people who think they will always be young and relevant. Just wait; your day will come.
@klh93
4 жыл бұрын
I hope he is doing better. Much love ♥️
@lazarusblackwell6988
4 жыл бұрын
I don't have a job too and i dont see having one either Im too tired of having to deal with bosses and coworkers And everyone is looking for someone with experience but nobody will give you a job to give you experience Im just praying for a good life every day What will be will be I just want a normal quiet life
@lazarusblackwell6988
4 жыл бұрын
Nobody asked for your opinion.You have no idea about what i went through in life.
@margaretcronin4073
6 жыл бұрын
Respect and much love to you man
@ATEJOP
4 жыл бұрын
Life is unforgivng and merciless for elderly men. It awaits us all if we dont prepare. Your wife is not your mama.
@MrMick3eh
4 жыл бұрын
I am 67 years. My wife walked out, 26th may. Taking everything, we had saved, for our retirement! Your three wishes, are certainly mine. God willing, may your luck change
@davec4978
4 жыл бұрын
i was homeless for a year during my divorce proceedings. (age 50) lived in my vw bus. but, had a job so was able to buy food. owed $50K in divorce debt, kept my job, paid off all the debt, worked till i retired at 65.
@chewybrand238
6 жыл бұрын
Good luck Sir! I am in a similar position. Housing is outrageous, overpopulation, illegal immigrants, criminals and other desperate individuals.
@cockoffgewgle4993
4 жыл бұрын
How about the fraudulent banksters who crashed your economy and who were gambling against peoples' mortgages, inflating house prices so they could get rich? And the politicians embracing neoliberalism, which has as a key policy driving up house prices. I'd put them ahead of immigrants.
@og1689
6 жыл бұрын
I am still working about 6 months a year at age 71, so why is he "retired" at age 59. There are jobs all over the place. Why didn't this guy save money over your life. Each person is responsible for their own life.
@freecleets
6 жыл бұрын
O g Epilepsy
@joshipp761
6 жыл бұрын
O g Everyones situation is different. No sense in beating the man down with a lot of "why" questions. He needs help getting affordable housing
@christfollower7315
6 жыл бұрын
The man has epilepsy. If you have been blessed with good health, don't even try to compare yourself with this man's situation. It's apples and oranges. Furthermore, didn't you hear? It appears that his wife took much of his assets and kicked him to the curb. Why didn't he save money? Probably because he was disabled? Think. For someone who is 71, you sure have little compassion for someone in a bad situation. And no, not each person is responsible for their own life and its situation. People get stricken with chronic illnesses and cannot continue to live as they once did. Your body won't work like it used to. You don't have control of your body, nor do you have good control of your behaviors that come from your disability. Be thankful that you are likely doing okay.
@og1689
6 жыл бұрын
Epilepsy has nothing to do with the fact that he spent 40 years in the work force and has not saved one penny. How is it possible to blow through 40 years of work and have nothing to show for it. This is the height of irresponsibility, regardless of your health status.
@TourettesOrc
6 жыл бұрын
For years I didn’t pursue what I wanted. Now I’m about to start school learning a trade that I always wanted to learn. I can’t stress it enough that you should do what you want to do and pursue the career you really want. Don’t waste your time doing something you don’t want to do. I did it over and over again expecting a different result (insane I know). It’s guys like this that really should be a wake up call for anyone, unfortunately I won’t get the time I wasted back but at least I am doing what makes sense. I hope whoever reads this won’t make the mistake I did. I wouldn’t wish what this guy in the videos going through on anyone.
@margaretohara7250
3 жыл бұрын
This is so, so sad to listen to this poor man who has done his best to be self-sufficient. Please, anyone who is in this area, try to reach out and bring this to the attention of the powers that be. We need to start taking care of each other - sometimes people just need someone to help in small ways such as making a phone call or bring a cup of soup to him or her. Guidance is what most people need. Nobody wants to be sick and dependant. This poor gentleman fell on hard times. God love him.
@JR-go6ci
4 жыл бұрын
If the rents continue to rise and if the prices of homes continue to go up then there are more chances for us to be homeless.
@rickuyeda4818
6 жыл бұрын
60? He looks looks 80's.
@bogeysbaby
6 жыл бұрын
Rick Uyeda Homelessness will age you quickly.
@tomcatt1824
6 жыл бұрын
Rick Uyeda ::: Wille Nelson looks younger,,, just saying. .
@executionsquad3926
4 жыл бұрын
My father looks better. He's 85.
@StarzzyJJASD
4 жыл бұрын
@@executionsquad3926 question is your father homeless , enough said, how ignorant can u be ,let's see you or your father sleeping on the street in a cardboard as your bed or not being able to take a shower or eat or sleep properly, then post a pic off you both say in 6 months and let's see how u both still look ,I mean are you that stubid
@valaquenta220
Жыл бұрын
I thought he was 78 or something. Damn, the street is scary. I really hope he makes it.
@todayinhistory2804
4 жыл бұрын
I will be part of that club soon. I am 54, worked all my life harder than most, longer than most. It will not happen when I am 60 but it will come true somewhere between 70 and 80. I have no future to look forward to. It is sad. Millions of people are like this. It is now 2020. We have 50 million unemployed, The stock market will crash no less than 40%, banks are collapsing, housing is collapsing, the car loan industry is collapsing. a minimum of 10 million homeless in the next month or 2. Welcome to America. the worst country on the planet.
@thebanana2885
4 жыл бұрын
Live in a van.
@tombrown6628
4 жыл бұрын
This interview was 6 years ago. What’s happening to Dennis in the meantime?
@alikhan-ri5ye
4 жыл бұрын
Marriage,where an independent hard working man goes to lose everything.
@HammerHeadGarage
6 жыл бұрын
Will pray for you brother, I know this is 4 years ago but the Lord knows no dates. Stay strong.
@AgentSmith911
4 жыл бұрын
World's most powerful country on Earth and an old man can't get a roof over his head, food on the table and some shoes on his feet. What a shame. I'm so happy I live in Scandinavia and never have to worry about that.
@niceguy7times
6 жыл бұрын
Moved out of Cali in 2011. A fully remodeled 2 bed 1 bath house, in Lebanon, Mo is going for $39,000. I bought my first fourplex in NW Arkansas in 2012 and my mortgage, taxes and insurance where almost the same amount that I was paying to rent a room in a house in Cali. NW Arkansas is getting expensive now but many other nice places in the Midwest have cheap rent and houses. Midwest house prices can be found in the $40,000 to $75,000 all day long.
@richardwitherow5289
5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Compared to Australia, that's so cheap. In Sydney, a decent house would cost about $800k USD. Utterly obscene.
@cliffkonkle3467
4 жыл бұрын
Not in Canada
@barbarah4321
6 жыл бұрын
Why are family's let there people live like this this is wrong
@mariekatherine5238
4 жыл бұрын
He may not have any family or if he does, they too, are homeless, addicts, dysfunctional...or plain selfish and don’t care. If it were me, I’d not bother looking for assistance from family. Better live outdoors than in a drug house or with abusive people.
@galaxyblaster7467
6 жыл бұрын
Homelessness might be a Godsend for most Americans. It teaches you the true state America is in.
@jetter820
6 жыл бұрын
Losing employment is my biggest fear. That's some scary shit. Everything comes crashing down when you remove that one block from the puzzle.
@Kctubes
4 жыл бұрын
More i watch this, more i realise that marriage isn't really a good deal for men
@001spring
4 жыл бұрын
It isn't, never was.
@rickuyeda4818
6 жыл бұрын
There more to this story. He looks like 80 instead of 60. I wonder what causes his epilepsy. My younger brother has epilepsy but he was born that way. I've never been out of work since I was 16. The one time the company had a lay-off, I was low man on the totem but they kept me working under the table because they didn't want to lose me. I'm 67 and retired now in a house that I paid off.
@christfollower7315
6 жыл бұрын
Every situation and set of circumstances are different. Just be thankful that you were able to retire and live in a paid off house.
@cliffkonkle3467
4 жыл бұрын
Good for you but times are a little FUCKING different these days
@dominicr9068
4 жыл бұрын
I feel for this man. I've been homeless and it's not easy. I myself was scared. Being out there, u don't know who to trust and u certainly can't leave your belongings unattended. It's a dog eat dog world. God bless u young man. Keep your head up. Bless u in Jesus name.
@effytraveler6155
3 жыл бұрын
It's true about jobs not wanting to hire seniors. My mother had over ten years experience, lost her job as the company was bought. The only employees asked to join the company taking over wanted young people. They thought older people can't be trained and be fast enough on their feet. They wanted speed and not to accomodate anyone who was physically slow. It took a long time to get her even an interview. Then the new job she was able to get would never get her close to full time hours. She kept begging for hours. Now she is at risk to be homeless because she was at the age of pensions, had a job that didn't provide one, and social security and disability is less than her rent alone. Think where all of us will be as many jobs don't provide pensions or 401k. We struggle to get a fast food job when before it was factory and warehouse jobs our parents could go to.
@peterlhs18
5 жыл бұрын
I realised these homeless people speaks humbly and honesty way better than rude rich people who look others down
@maryshaffer8474
6 жыл бұрын
He can now sign up for Medicare I think.
@jablight4092
6 жыл бұрын
what the hell is insurance gonna do?
@sambarnes3887
3 жыл бұрын
I hope this man is ok now ❤️ he deserves only the best ❤️ what a wonderful man I hope he has a beautiful home now ❤️
@chieftp
6 жыл бұрын
look at younger people who choose poorly when it comes to a mate, party on the weekends, smoke, drink, fresh tatts every month, hanging out in a Kmart parking lot for hours in their big ass pickup truck, 3 dogs, $900 phones, lottery tickets....they'll be this guy when they're 60.
@aptknifethrowerguy8342
6 жыл бұрын
My future life....
@tomj528
6 жыл бұрын
Geez, 40 years to save and invest but didn't...whose fault is that?
@Kage-jk4pj
6 жыл бұрын
tomj528 try paying 1500 a month rent and for expensive epilepsy treatment and see how much you have left
@tomj528
6 жыл бұрын
Boy are you out of gas with that one! Try paying a mortgage, 8 different kinds of insurance, property taxes, electricity, gas, car maintenance and repairs, doctor's bills and medications including one for your wife with MS that costs more than $90k/year...all on a fixed income! And STILL we can save and invest. He DID have 40 years to save and invest and rent sure wasn't that high either. There are always alternatives like getting a room mate/significant other, renting a room, converting a van into a class B motor home or moving to somewhere that has a lower cost of living. If you don't want to end up like Dennis, you'd better get serious about your finances or all you'll have in your 60's is exactly what you've got now...nothing but excuses!
@blupyxi5669
6 жыл бұрын
@@tomj528 pretty much
@FYMASMD
6 жыл бұрын
I think your listening skills need work. Watch the video again. But this time pay attention.👺
@christfollower7315
6 жыл бұрын
Tomj528, you could be compassionate. Your attitude stinks. You think because you are making it that everyone can. You don't everyone's circumstances. Furthermore, people are different. Personalities vary, and this can have an impact on one being able to provide for one's self.
@seanbaker2577
4 жыл бұрын
Was feeling a little down today but this video made me grateful for what I do have.
@dark_takedagaming9253
4 жыл бұрын
What going on?
@Dc-oe8qe
Жыл бұрын
After my divorce I was so emotionally shattered, it was a never ending panic attack. For awhile my ex refused to give to me any $ ( I was a stay at home mom for 20yrs) I had no life skills. And my family refused to assist me. They all wanted me to check myself into the nuthouse for wanting to leave my husband. Went for a phyc evaluation and they said I wasn't crazy .just very frustrated and scared. I was homeless for 3 mo. In that 3 months nobody I had known and loved my whole life would have anything to do with me. Un believable. I was completely sober no drugs..just scared shtless. I got it figured out, a job a room to rent, a car. But I will never ever never forget how awful I was treated by people whom I had done nothing but give to my whole life.
@greedyfirstalgorithmlast26
6 жыл бұрын
Woman ruined his life.
@josephschmohl1063
6 жыл бұрын
Yohann Last the wife could care less. She got what she needed.
@curve5746
4 жыл бұрын
MGTOW I wish I knew who that bitch was. I'm sick of women preying upon men.
@mrdanforth3744
4 жыл бұрын
@Destiny tran He said she dropped him off at the park and basically, abandoned him. Would you do that to a dog?
@mrdanforth3744
4 жыл бұрын
@Destiny tran Yeah, he got sick lost his job and ran out of money.
@mrdanforth3744
4 жыл бұрын
@Destiny tran Who knows the secrets of the human heart? Why does anyone fall in love with anyone? People fall in love with other people who are bad for them or don't love them all the time. All we know is when the money ran out so did she.
@WhatTheHeckTV
6 жыл бұрын
reduce the retirement age back to 50/55 and open up some jobs because no one wants to hire 50 /60 years old people there living in there vans some in tents
@johnnybee2517
5 жыл бұрын
It's the same in Australia. I am 60 and I won't be able to retire until I'm 67. The job centers here just push us to find jobs that don't exist for us and then become aggressive when we are unable to find one. They do nothing to help us find one, and they have no jobs available. I'm just waiting for Centrelink here to cut me off at some point. I've tried and tried to get employment but I've failed. I even volunteered for the Salvation Army just so that I had something to do and the only thing I got from that was an injury in the groin area from lifting heavy bale bags. Once you are 55 plus to retirement, the Government OWNS you and it's horrible.
@auntbea125
6 жыл бұрын
I was a health care worker for over 25 years, but now that I am retired, rent is too expensive and now I am homeless.
@christfollower7315
6 жыл бұрын
Are you able to stay with family?
@alexander101207
6 жыл бұрын
God, please bless this man, Dennis. Please bless all of the homeless people. I can relate to Dennis, being divorced, it can wipe you out from every penny you own. Thankfully, I have a great career, and have met the love of my life after my divorce ended. She too went through a divorce. Together, we make our lives whole. God bless us too.
@robertmcgee141
6 жыл бұрын
Get out of calif, too expensive. Can’t even be armed to protect yourself.
@smash507
6 жыл бұрын
This is what happens to people when they work non union. i'll bet the owner of company doesn't give a Damn sitting on his new boat, wake up people..
@georgegould667
5 жыл бұрын
smash50 UNION has nothing to do with it
@vincentmackay4927
5 жыл бұрын
@@georgegould667,working union has a lot to do with it.If you belong to a union you will have medical,dental and a pension, and solidarity instead of working non union with people who will only think of themselves instead of sticking together.
@vincentmackay4927
5 жыл бұрын
@@georgegould667,if you work non union you will "never " be able to retire, especially nowadays.
@georgegould667
5 жыл бұрын
smash50 maybe you can suggest a way for all who wants to join an existing Union to do so and go to work or get an apprenticeship with a union and go to work . God Bless all the Homeless People
@cliffkonkle3467
4 жыл бұрын
Well everyone in the world can't have a union job it's not REALITY. Union PEOPLE are over payed FUCKING spoiled cry babies.
@ThruTheMatrix
4 жыл бұрын
I feel we're going to see a lot of Dennis after COVID
@gregflores8959
4 жыл бұрын
The Matrix Understatement of the decade! This plandemic has/is screwing over those whom least can afford it, the repercussions of it will last for a very long time.
@ThruTheMatrix
4 жыл бұрын
@@gregflores8959 You're talking my kind of talk. It just blows me away that the majority don't see this as a deliberate plan. It can also effect your job if your not believing the hype of the media. The zombies will strike you and not allow your return!
@DARKNIGHTMM
4 жыл бұрын
Homless people are missing two vital and important aspects in life. God and Appreication.🙏😇 I was homless and still but much better mild anxiety. Its worlds away from dark deep sucidal depression in my former life. I now have a warm home, great job and wonderful food provided by Lord Jesus Christ. All thanks to God Almighty. Amen.
@GamingTaylor
6 жыл бұрын
He says near the end that he could get a job, but he used to make $20/hour, and now they only offer him $8/hour. ... Isn't $8/hour better than nothing?
@dratheart
6 жыл бұрын
Exactly, and he looks for jobs and gets offered $8/hr and says "But if I was a nurse I'd get $25/hr!" nonsense. There are LOTS of elderly working at Wal-Mart as greeters for $8/hr - they aren't too proud to work. But it's always someone elses' fault.
@1spore2
6 жыл бұрын
May be better than nothing but would you want to trade your precious time for 8$ an hour? I surely wouldn't
@GamingTaylor
6 жыл бұрын
If I was homeless, I would certainly consider trading time for money. You are right though, my time currently is worth considerably more than $8/hour.
@camilomontoya7412
6 жыл бұрын
1spore2 beat the system
@deanmiller4806
6 жыл бұрын
GamingTaylor, $8/hr is basically nothing. So no, its not better than nothing. $8/hr wont get you an apartment, wont buy you a car, and it's just enough to disqualify you from any assistance. And without a roof or a car youre pretty limited as far as work goes. And then if you have issues that come with being homeless, youre probably gonna be fired soon anyway.
@philmarsh3859
4 жыл бұрын
What's the point in getting married. Your spouse will leave you if times get rough.
@MrsBee-uo2lc
6 жыл бұрын
God bless this man!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@garthrice4278
4 жыл бұрын
That is why I'm retiring in the Philippines. Can't afford to retire here.
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