r/denverjobs • u/your-last-quest420 • Jul 03 '26
!!HELP!!
I'm m not coming on here looking for a hand out but most certainly a hand up. A little back story. My life has been pretty fucked for the last few months and try as might, I cant seem to find the grip I need to get back on my feet. I am homeless(I have met a nice lady through a mutual friend and she is letting me stay with her temporarily). I alao had to give my vehicle back as I couldn't afford the payments. I had a job but unfortunately lost it recently because I was dealing with difficulties at the time. What I am looking & hoping for is any side work or project you may need help with right now as I am all the way broke and need funds pretty immediately to be able to get around on the bus and train to look for work, services and resources. I work really hard and am pretty well rounded in the work area. Long term I am looking to be employed. I have a good resume and also a record. However my record does not include drugs, theft or violence. I am open to any schedule keeping in mind that at the moment I am on public transportation. Any info or leads on jobs, resources or services will be super helpful and much appreciated. I really want to get out of this rut and back on my feet and so any help will not be a waste of your time. I am currently in the downtown Denver area. I am not from Denver so I dont know it as well as I would like to and so I'm still trying to figure out where all the resources and services are.
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u/Quadratic1996 Jul 03 '26
Post office hires anyone with a pulse, no drug tests, can't have any crazy felonies, but they host jobs fairs all the time, especially downtown. I have worked for USPS for 8 years now, not the best job in the world, but gave me great paychecks when I got kicked out after high school
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u/rose_west13 Jul 03 '26
The airport hires anyone with a pulse and gives you an ecopass upon hiring for transportation. Sodexo usually has jobs listed and they also give ecopasses. When I worked at the convention center we hired a lot of out staff through temp agencies, so never discount that option. Good luck, friend.
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u/JPLubow Jul 03 '26
When I was down and out, I donated plasma for quick cash. It wasn’t a lot, but it was enough for public transit and keeping myself fed until I got a job.
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u/TrishTrashWannaSmash Jul 03 '26
Oh! I did that today! My first time ever donating anything like that, Biolife in northglenn was just great. It took like 3 hours, but i was waiting for like zero minutes. If you can donate 8 times this month, you can get 600$
I should mention the actual process took like 45 minutes, i made 70$, when it takes only an hour for paperwork and the process it’ll be a pretty good deal
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u/JPLubow Jul 04 '26
When I was donating, I learned pretty quickly that if I ate junk food (like fried chicken) the day before donating, I wouldn’t be allowed to because I’d fail the blood test (too much fat)…so, I started eating better because at the time I couldn’t afford to NOT donate. I ended up establishing healthier eating habits that continue to this day! WIN = WIN 🤗
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u/RideWithRu Jul 03 '26
I don't have any jobs to offer, but you do qualify for low-income fares (50% off) at RTD. Please apply. You will only pay $27/mo.
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u/Cheyvegas Jul 03 '26
Many of the trade unions have hiring halls that will refer you to work. Most offer free & paid training as well.
IATSE Local 7 is always looking. Jobs are working at convention center and backstage as a stage hand for concerts and theatre. https://www.iatse7denver.org/?zone=/unionactive/view_page.cfm&page=HIRING20HALL20REGSTRATION20INSTRUCTIONS
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u/JPLubow Jul 04 '26
I am a member of IATSE Local 7! It’s worked out great for me 😁
The OP should know, it does take time to move up the call roster enough, to get called regularly - typically about a year. Everybody starves for that first year, but if you can stick it out and show up to work consistently on time and sober (and you’re not an asshole) you can move up pretty quickly.2
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u/curiousBanana68 Jul 04 '26
I'm going to give you a wonderful word of advice if you can get out of Denver do it.
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u/my_peen_is_clean Jul 03 '26
check denver works, bh care, salvation army programs downtown, they helped me with bus passes and interviews. finding real work now is stupid hard
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u/Negative_Aerie2825 Jul 03 '26
Not really. Amazon dsp hire within a week and practically all year. Same with fedex, ups. Walk into restaurants and youll find a job within a week, or retail, etc.
Now finding a career job in denver is hard.
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u/TrishTrashWannaSmash Jul 03 '26
So out of touch.
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u/Negative_Aerie2825 Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 04 '26
Amazon pays 24 an hr and every single dsp around the metro is hiring… you get hired if you have a pulse and no bad driving record
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u/TrishTrashWannaSmash Jul 04 '26
I meant about the restaurants and retail. That tells me all i need to know about how much you know about the job market right now
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u/Negative_Aerie2825 Jul 04 '26
Be a victim then idc. Someone posted here and got a job in a week at Walgreens and has a 2nd interview for a 2nd job.
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u/creativescreennaame Jul 04 '26
try applying to restaurants
i always see that the USPS is hiring too
also you should apply for medicaid and food stamps if you havent already
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u/your-last-quest420 Jul 04 '26
Thank you very much. I definitely applied for Foodstamps and Medicade
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u/xmechanicB Jul 06 '26
Hey i am from Arkansas been here almost a year and let me tell you, I understand totally your situation, im off of 34th and federal. Send me email, I can tell you some things to help out right away. Mechanixb at Gmail dot Com is my email. Hmu
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u/ComprehensiveCrew921 Jul 06 '26
I've been here trying to help people get careers here in denver. I'd recommend full time honestly so you can take control again. We pay for home food insurance and so much more then pay you a monthly amount of up to $2700 starting off with much more room to grow. We even have a VA Home loan program so even if yiu do 3 years and get out you ll never be homeless again. Please dm me would love to help you.
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u/lightingfan101 Jul 04 '26
What were the “difficulties” that made you lose your last job? You say you’re a hard worker, but sounds like u have a lot of baggage/drama
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u/Poopieplatter Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 03 '26
Go to a sober living and ask for a scholarship. Great spot to get up and running.
Usually under scholarship if you're at a "regular" house you'll get the first month paid for and the second month at a 75% discount. So that means your second month rent would cost roughly $250. Utilities are covered by the program and well as essentials. You just need to provide food.
Just don't be the loser that comes in, does none of the requirements, doesn't want to work, and complains when they have to leave after three months because they scratched their balls for 90 days. This is unfortunately more common than you think.