Natalie : "I was a baby nurse." I traveled with my employers. Then I got injured between jobs. I just missed getting SSDI. I got SSI and a room in a house. The house was sold."
Nadine : "I was a yoga instructor." "I'm living in my car. I'm still vegan. I don't drink or do drugs. I find a place in the park to practice and I still hope to teach yoga again."
Jose : "Construction until I hurt my leg. I will tell you, I do drink, but not on the job and not when I was hurt. I'm looking for any kind of day work."
Cathy : "My fiancée and I came out here looking for work from the South. He gets odd jobs. I make crafts for sale. Other than that, a church is helping us."
Bruce : "Don't laugh. I was an IT (Internet Technology Tech). It's not true that a degree or even years of good experience will guarantee you a job." We asked Bruce, who is nearing 60 how long its been since he had work. He said about 5 years.
Lakiesha : "I've done everything. I've cleaned houses and hotel rooms. I worked at a laundry. I worked as a cook. I'm not lazy. I just don't make enough money." (She laughed.)
Benson : "I'm a Vet. I had a breakdown. I worked for a while when I got back from Nam."
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