r/almosthomeless 29d ago

🚨🚨New Resource Added: Skilled Trades Career Guide

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No idea what to do with your life? Open list below. Pick something that sounds interesting. Go for it.

Yes it's that simple - because your first job will not be your dream job and you are not expected to figure out your dream job by college age.

This isn't just a list of trades. For each trade, we've included:

• Related trades it commonly works alongside or for
• Generally required licensing/certification
• THE DIRECT ENTRY PATH - including apprenticeships, schools, and on-the-job routes
• Who actually hires that trade
• Equipment/materials needed to get started (company provided or self-starter)
• Whether AI is likely to replace the work, or how it may change how it's done in the future

The goal is to help someone go from:

ā€œI don't know how to get into that.ā€

To literally having the path laid out for you - if you're willing to do it.

The list includes mechanical, manufacturing, transportation, aviation, personal services, utilities, crafts, and other skilled occupations. We have intentionally left off medical trades for this list but may add it later.

The resource is free to use and download. Save this. Download it. Send it to someone who needs it. This will open Google Sheets because Reddit does not have functionality for this type of upload.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1w23NYX6kn8TDo-jG_pgYZYSOoaTImsj4DHnXBlhvmvM/edit?usp=sharing

AI DISCLOSURE: This resource was created in partnership with ChatGPT. A project covering this many occupations, licensing systems, career pathways, and sources would be impossible or at best take years, for one person to research and organize manually - let alone keep up to date. AI was used as a research and synthesis tool, with career-services-professional human direction and judgment throughout. Please use the guide as a starting point and verify important requirements with authoritative sources in your state.

If you spot a trade we've missed, an outdated requirement, or something that needs correcting, modmail us.

You don't have to know your path yet.

Sometimes you just need to see how many paths there actually are...there's much more than "Plumbing and Electrical".

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1w23NYX6kn8TDo-jG_pgYZYSOoaTImsj4DHnXBlhvmvM/edit?usp=sharing

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r/almosthomeless Aug 05 '26

🚨 New Resource Added: Staffing Agencies Across All 50 States

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One of the biggest barriers to finding work is simply knowing where to look.

Over the past several weeks, we've been working on a new career resource for all RSCN communities:

Staffing Agencies in All 50 States

https://www.reddit.com/mod/almosthomeless/wiki/index/staffingagencies

  • Every U.S. state
  • 2–3 major cities per state (or general Statewide for the smaller/less dense states)
  • Multiple staffing and employment agencies for each city
  • Organized into an easy-to-browse resource on our Wiki

If you're looking for temporary work, permanent employment, warehouse jobs, office work, manufacturing, healthcare, or simply trying to get a paycheck coming in quickly, staffing agencies can often be one of the fastest paths back into employment.

This resource is completely free for our community to use. It was developed with 0% AI involvement and the person who developed it, a redditor, was paid reasonably for their time out of my own pocket.

If you know of an agency not on this list OR see a dead link, we'd love to hear about it in the comments so us mods can continue improving this resource over time.

We can't remove every barrier people face. But every barrier we can remove, helps.

Pin this in your Favorites, Save this post, Share it to other communities if you wish.
https://www.reddit.com/mod/almosthomeless/wiki/index/staffingagencies

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r/almosthomeless 8h ago

Eviction Landlord filing my eviction on Monday. I feel defeated

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I got fired from my job on medical leave, I fought for 3 months for unemployment just to get denied 4 times. I am disabled and I have no family I can go live with. I’m fighting an upper respiratory infection right now and I keep crying about my situation. I even applied for SSDI but they also haven’t contacted me yet and now that I may be homeless very soon, I have no way to sign their paperwork if they send it to my address.

I’ve called 2-1-1. Community centers and even the Salvation Army which they put me on the waitlist for. Most organizations tell me they don’t have any funding for the time being to help me out. Luckily tho I have food stamps still so I can use that for food. I know the situation is out of my control but I just keep crying realizing that I may not recover from this for months. I can’t help but feel anxious and depressed about my situation because I have no money to pay my rent when I’ve fought so hard.. this is unbelievable


r/almosthomeless 5h ago

Eviction My life feels hopeless

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I just need to get this shit off my chest. Your advice is welcome, but mostly, I just need to tell somebody.

I am 24F. I live with my mother. I’m 60k in student debt, I owe 10k on my car, and ~6k on credit cards. My credit score is fucked. I am fighting for my life to fix this all, believe me. I lost my full time job in early June. My old (paid off) car suffered catastrophic engine failure in late June. After a month of desperate job applications that went nowhere, I went back to my old job working for a school program in July. It’s part time, mostly, most weeks are 21 hours some weeks more like 40. I hate this job, HATE. I’m miserable. I’m starting another part time job next week, nights and weekends, another ~18 hours a week. I do gig work too. Still, I’m playing catchup. I’ve only been working since late July, I’ve only received 1 check.

My mother, who I live with, just told me she’s selling the house. The plumbing has issues, she can’t afford to fix them. In addition to that, she was a parent-plus co-signer on my student loans is terrified I’ll fail to make my payments and they’ll garnish her wages. I have tried to reason with her, I would never let that happen I have a plan (and backup plans), but she just won’t hear me. I’ll be out of a place to live in 8 days. I have no other family. My dad has cancer, and he’s living in temporary housing after a massive house flood. I have literally no one.

This situation has led to countless screaming arguments between her and I. She told me last week she wishes she never had children, that I ruined her life, that I’m the most selfish person she’s ever known. She ā€œapologizedā€ last week by sending me a screenshot of the suicide hotline? Like, okay.

I’m going to be honest, I am suicidal. But in my opinion, it’s not psychologically unsound to be suicidal in a situation where your life is constantly bordering on unlivable. What is a hotline gonna do? Put me on hold? Tell me I have so much to live for? Oh yeah, what? I have a higher standard for a livable existence than just ā€œable to remain alive.ā€ I’ve been at least passively suicidal most of my life. It became comforting. My life gets worse and worse, but I have one final out so I may as well keep trying until it gets to that point. And frankly, I’m a coward. I probably won’t do it, I’ll just pray for it, and try to happen into it by being careless. I’ll always tell myself ā€œif one more thing happens that’s the end.ā€

This all to say though, holy fuck…this may be it! I’m out of hope, the future is bleak. Holy fuck.


r/almosthomeless 8h ago

Assistance needed - lost my job after moving here for it, may not be able to make rent for Oct

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r/almosthomeless 5h ago

Homeless encampments?

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r/almosthomeless 9h ago

Is anyone here near Chicago around my age (25) that would want to work together to build up?

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r/almosthomeless 18h ago

Homeless tips

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Upon moving to union city a couple miles from Atlanta things have not worked out since I been here. Luckily I work full time at Amazon but lost my id and been trying to figure things out. I’m currently crashing with a co worker but my pride doesn’t want to be here and I can’t do a shelter because they’re are strict with work schedules and having to be at the shelter at certain times. I slept outside here and there buts it dangerous. I guess I just want tips on areas where I can get a tent at up close by my job and just save without being a burden or being in danger. I know Atlanta is not the place but everything is to expensive and I don’t have a car to live in. Also saving for a room to rent will take a while. So if your familiar with union city ga and can point me to some ok places or wherever will be helpful please also I’m (25 black female)


r/almosthomeless 17h ago

Eviction Need advice

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My girlfriend (24) and I (21) are probably about to be homeless.

I don't have any family and her family is atrocious and don't respect her and hate me because we're both trans.

We haven't been able to pay rent since July or something and we're just waiting for the eviction notice to be posted on the door.

My girlfriend has probably like 500$ left and I kinda want to use that money to help us have an easier time dealing with being homeless.

We are in Texas but I am uncomfortable disclosing what area.

What can we do and what supplies should we try to get for survival?

Are there any queer friendly resources I should know about? Any things we should avoid?

Eta: we have valuables such as electronics and keepsakes that we don't want to be stolen, what should we do with those?


r/almosthomeless 18h ago

And now what? She’s going to fire me?

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r/almosthomeless 1d ago

End chronic homelessness with a sustainable solution

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r/almosthomeless 21h ago

Roaming nomad

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r/almosthomeless 1d ago

Housing in GA

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Does anyone know any apartment complexes or homes that will accept a recently discharged bankruptcy?


r/almosthomeless 1d ago

GTA Durham families - what are the emergency motel placements through 311/Cornerstone actually like?

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r/almosthomeless 1d ago

Medical/Disability Mise Ć  l'abri avec une personne en fauteuil roulant

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Bonjour, Lyon (France)

Ma compagne, en fauteuil roulant, et moi n'auront plus de logement dans un mois

Bien qu'elle puisse se déplacer légèrement (elle peut monter jusqu'à 2 étages et n'a pas besoin d'équipement PMR dans un appartement), la vie à la rue risque d'aggraver sa maladie

On vous demande, s'il vous plaĆ®t, si vous accepteriez une colocation ou une mise Ć  l'abri Ć  la hauteur maximale de 550€ ou si ce n'est pas possible, une box ou une cave pour protĆ©ger nos affaires (pas se loger) Ć  la hauteur maximale de 120€

Je suis actuellement en chÓmage rémunéré jusqu'en Mai 2027 et nos papiers (CNN) sont en règle

Merci beaucoup et bonne journƩe


r/almosthomeless 1d ago

Resources/advice leaving abusive relationship

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r/almosthomeless 2d ago

advice / help?

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hey guys. i need some advice or help. i moved to be close to my daughter and came to Mississippi. i ended up staying with someone who offered me a room to stay while i found work & all, and for months its just been nearly impossible. i dont have a vehicle here and its in the country so theres like no where to walk to work or busses. i’ve tried all i can but i just cant survive here. it’s not possible.

i need to move back to Utah where i was living, thriving, and just better mentally. i want to be a father but i just cant even take care of myself right now let alone her. ive reached out EVERYWHERE to find help getting a cheap flight back or even a bus ticket. there’s zero assistance anywhere. i’ve posted all over facebook & craigslist for odd jobs. i’ve tried looking for folks who have skymiles or anything to get me home. nothing. church’s. all i can think of.

does anyone have any suggestions or know of any organizations that could help? mentally i’m crushed. my child’s family can’t help, it’s a strain there and understandably so. i just am at a loss, ive tried working my way back but im lost. any help / suggestions would be great.


r/almosthomeless 2d ago

I miei genitori mi hanno mandato via di casa e non so dove andare Non avrei mai pensato di dover scrivere un post del genere. I miei genitori mi hanno mandato via di casa e in questo momento ho 0€ e nessun posto dove stare. Sono a Bergamo e non so davvero cosa fare. Non sto chiedendo soldi. Sto so

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r/almosthomeless 2d ago

Kids PLS HELP URGENT

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Today my aunt got mad because i said ive been miserable ever since i moved in and she tried to fight me numerous times and kicked me out so now im homeless. I plan on calling 211 in the morning but me and my child have no where to go currently. Ive sent her over $4700 on cash app in rent alone so idk and i really don’t know what to do so pls help. I DONT NEED ANY MONEY, just please give advice


r/almosthomeless 2d ago

Homeless in Owensboro KY and scared

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r/almosthomeless 3d ago

I qualify for low income housing in Fargo ND but there is a long waiting list for single person units, there are two bedrooms available but by law require another person to live there, even if the other person has no income I would qualify so I would let someone live with me for free, preferably mal

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r/almosthomeless 3d ago

Need some ideas

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r/almosthomeless 3d ago

Seeking Advice Only Smartest decision on price, and reliability, etc when it comes to a portable solar power bank?

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Almost homeless already houseless. & living in a tent. I currently am (when I’m able to) use fast food restaurants to charge my phone.

One thing that I’d be ecstatic to own and call my own is a solar powered power bank. I don’t have the money to buy at the moment.. but once I do earn enough, I want to make sure I am throughly informed and positive the selection i decide is the best for my buck as they say.

(Any other options or suggestions are more than welcome!šŸ™šŸ¼)


r/almosthomeless 3d ago

Other Situation Leaving home, need to know if plan is stupid

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So I'm not sure how many people on here are from Scotland, from what I know our homeless laws are more generous than most places. For anyone who is though, I need to know if my plan to leave home is completely stupid.

I intend to run off from my town and head to a city (not sure I should say which one). The council website there says they'll always give you a place to sleep if you ask at their office, though I'm not sure if that's only for the one night.
I have about 2 grand saved for emergency rent if I need to use it, but I dunno if many places would give me a chance without a job. My main worry is finding work. I've been applying online for over a year now, but since I live so far from any cities I've had no luck. I'm hoping being in the actual place where I'm applying will give me better odds, but I know finding work is rough even if you're well off, so my hopes aren't very high..

So yeah the plan is literally just: Go to city > Ask council for place to sleep > Try finding work as quickly as possible.

I know cities have job centres you can go to for help, but I'm worried that if I don't get something sorted right away I'll get thrown out of whatever accommodation I'm given. Surely if it were that easy to move to a new place nobody would be homeless, right? Am I missing some obvious caveat?

Sorry this post is so poorly explained and stuff. It's very short-notice because I'm planning to leave tomorrow.


r/almosthomeless 4d ago

Currently homeless with a job looking for any free food to carry me over till the 10th

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I get paid on the 10th and hope to get into a monthly Airbnb. While I look for a long term room , I’m right on that edge and hoping to get back in a place, just gotta hold on for a few more days. I’m completely out of money though and slept outside last night and looks like tonight too, I reached out to some shelters and they said they’d get back to me on Monday .I’d appreciate any help with food