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Put yourself in the guy's shoes for a moment, even if they cost him $200 when he bought them, presumably long before he became homeless (good shoes well kept ar
by jpatokal 11y ago
Put yourself in the guy's shoes for a moment, even if they cost him $200 when he bought them, presumably long before he became homeless (good shoes well kept are close to indestructible). He's an aging model (early 40s?), presumably with no other marketable skills, and he's hustling pretty hard to keep his head above water. Yes, he clearly made bad choices when he was younger and that led him to where he is today... but given where he's at right now, what exactly do you suggest that he do?
- morgante 11y ago> what exactly do you suggest that he do? Move to a cheaper city and get a job which pays a low but dependable income. If you're willing to be geographically and occupationally flexible, there's absolutely no reason to end up homeless.
- jpatokal 11y agoWhat such jobs are readily available to early-fifties retired fashion models? How much are the up-front costs of moving to a new city and acquiring a place to live?
- morgante 11y ago> What such jobs are readily available to early-fifties retired fashion models? He doesn't need a "good" job. He could get an hourly minimum wage job and already have an equivalent salary to his current job. Since he has some nominal "fashion" experience, retail might be a good place to start. I'm sure Brooks Brothers wouldn't mind hiring a former male model to sell clothes. > How much are the up-front costs of moving to a new city and acquiring a place to live? Honestly, it's probably an upper limit of $5k (I've moved for far less). But he got a lump sump payment of $30k for leaving his apartment—equivalent to two years salary. That's surely enough to move anywhere in the country and find a decent, affordable housing situation.
- ericd 11y agoIt says the movie showed his 52nd birthday.