Homeless and wondering what I should do..
I'm currently homeless in Los Angeles and majority of the time I'm on the streets or sleeping on strangers couches. I'm 19 & I've danced before, the only reason I haven't returned is because I gained all the weight I lost back. I don't have money for hair or makeup but I still have a few outfits and my dancing shoes. I'm currently 5'1-5'2 145 pounds, lightskin black girl with long curly hair. I would like to go audition but I don't feel like body wise anyone would hire me. Even getting my foot in the door at a hole in the wall would be ideal right now until I have the money to get myself together.
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I'm sorry to hear you are going through a tough time. You honestly have nothing to lose trying to dance. You can only gain from it. Good luck!
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Sorry to hear this. It is hard to say anything because I do not know where your weight falls. You have to get some money somehow and get a roof over your head; I say audition- even if you get hired day shift it's something. If not- maybe you can cocktail? Also, LA is very expensive- can you get to another city where an apartment is more affordable?
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Yes, audition and ask about waitressing. You can also likely find a vanilla job using a friend's address for your residence. If dancing doesn't work out, go to a library and use their computers for a job search. Craigslist has been good to me in finding work. I'd suggest looking for a waitressing or call center job, since they pay above average and are fairly easy to get hired for. But you're bound to find something.
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I can but I wouldn't know where exactly, I'm not familiar with California really
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Greater LA (Irvine, Burbank, anywhere in OC) is expensive. So is San Fran. San Diego and inland CA are a bit cheaper.
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Ru not from LA?, do you have family or friends somewhere cheaper?, and get a bus there?, Also I hear LA is the not the best place to dance or be hard up, there are also agencies that have clubs with housing maybe try them, also try jog or walk in the park if you wanna lose weight.
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Rosie0h!
I can but I wouldn't know where exactly, I'm not familiar with California really
Since you have access to a computer, you could try googling homeless shelters in your area (doesn't sound like you want to go to one, but it may help you get a leg up) and maybe temp agencies or job support centers. In my area, there are nonprofits that will provide you with work clothes and help you find a job.
Here's a list of homeless resources in California (it's an Australian site, but the list is for California in the US):
http://www.homeless.org.au/directory/us-california.htm
And yeah, CA is not friendly to anyone making a low income. I'd suggest going to Arizona when you can afford it, it's much much cheaper and there are plenty of jobs in Phoenix. Not to mention, lots of strip clubs.
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Unfortunately no :/ but I will definitely start jogging more
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Totally agree with getting a vanilla job. Get yourself some funds so you can be more comfortable and get a room somewhere ... an apartment share may not be your ideal long term living situation but while you rack up some cash it makes sense.
Then when you're comfortable go dance, etc and get yourself where you want to be.
Some rooms are around 500 a month and I think that's doable. Lot of stores/businesses hiring for the holiday season also.
xoxoxo Hope it all improves for you xoxoxox
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Do you have a car, anything to sell? Is there any way you can get to a cheaper city? You're best bet is to start dancing again I believe. It sounds like you are freaking yourself out by worrying about getting hired- don't worry about that. You just have to try- try every club. You'll get hired, and you'll start making money, and things will get better. I've been in similar situations and really, it's mostly about getting over those mental blocks. Best of luck to you.
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Have you visited covenant house? They are in LA and help homeless teens get on their feet. Covenanthouse.org
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I've been where you are before. If you can, call 21-1 and ask about day/night shelters where they might have places you can at least wash up and do laundry at.
After you find place you can work at, if you have a bank account you can try a hostel or sign up for airbnb (don't tell them your real situation though. It could get you rejected.)
Try working in a dive and save the money you make for shelter & a deposit for a room to rent like the other ladies suggested. I used to work 8-12 hour shifts to pay for a cheap motel room till I eventually had enough for my apartment I'm in now. Whatever you do, keep your head up. Things will get better.
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Originally Posted by
Rosie0h!
I'm currently homeless in Los Angeles and majority of the time I'm on the streets or sleeping on strangers couches. I'm 19 & I've danced before, the only reason I haven't returned is because I gained all the weight I lost back. I don't have money for hair or makeup but I still have a few outfits and my dancing shoes. I'm currently 5'1-5'2 145 pounds, lightskin black girl with long curly hair. I would like to go audition but I don't feel like body wise anyone would hire me. Even getting my foot in the door at a hole in the wall would be ideal right now until I have the money to get myself together.
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seashell
And yeah, CA is not friendly to anyone making a low income. I'd suggest going to Arizona when you can afford it, it's much much cheaper and there are plenty of jobs in Phoenix. Not to mention, lots of strip clubs.
Phoenix may be hard for an overweight Black dancer to get hired though.
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Optimist
Phoenix may be hard for an overweight Black dancer to get hired though.
I've worked in Phoenix at this weight and with girls bigger than me, from what I've seen they're not picky.. Just don't have the $ to go back at this time
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Rosie0h!
I've worked in Phoenix at this weight and with girls bigger than me, from what I've seen they're not picky.. Just don't have the $ to go back at this time
Well, can you ask them if they'd hold off on the house fees for @ least a night or 2? Oh, sorry, I just now saw the Phoenix part, you can't get out there from where you are.
Good luck though.