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Q:
Long story, short question. I've been laid off and my wife took my
kids. I may be without a home very soon. How do I handle the address
situation?
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A: This
week's question came without a name attached, but that's alright.
It's a valid question.
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Many face perfect
storms. That is to say, everything hits the fan at the same time for
one big storm of misery. Sometimes these storms even leave perfectly
qualified, well-educated people without a place to live. But there
are ways to work around it until the situations improve:
P.O. Box. If you even
think you might be without lodging soon, scrape together enough for a small
P.O. box. Six-month rates for small boxes around $26. This
instantly gives you a mailing address other than your car. It also
allows you to move as often as you want (or need to) without having to fill
out change-of-address cards.
Cell phone. Get a cell
phone with the cheapest possible monthly charge. Then don't use
it. Except for work or emergencies, that is. You might find it
cheaper to get a pay-as-you-go phone and only buy the number of minutes you
need. (ALTERNATIVE: Ask a friend or
relative if you can use their phone to get work-related calls.)
Ask for help. Ask your
friends or family if you can stay at their place for a very short period of
time. If that's not an option, ask if you can come by to do your
laundry and take a hot shower. Also ask the non-profits in your
community for help. That's what they're for - to help those less
fortunate.
IN THE CARAVAN: If you may be
without a place to stay, get a P.O. box and a cell phone. And don't
be afraid to ask for help.
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