paganlobster
paganlobster t1_j444yql wrote
Reply to comment by Frunk2 in In MA, single women over 65 are more economically vulnerable than in any other state. Housing cost is a major factor. by Creative_Law_1484
It’s too exhausting to even think about explaining how fucked up this whole response is
paganlobster t1_j43i2ob wrote
Reply to comment by Codspear in In MA, single women over 65 are more economically vulnerable than in any other state. Housing cost is a major factor. by Creative_Law_1484
Not if no one can afford watermelons and so they just rot in the stands. These luxury units get built in droves, go for insane rates, and sit empty while people who could afford a cheaper unit are out on the street because there's not enough affordable supply.
paganlobster t1_j437561 wrote
Reply to comment by Codspear in In MA, single women over 65 are more economically vulnerable than in any other state. Housing cost is a major factor. by Creative_Law_1484
Developers only want to build "luxury" trash.
paganlobster t1_j436sox wrote
Reply to comment by Quirky_Butterfly_946 in In MA, single women over 65 are more economically vulnerable than in any other state. Housing cost is a major factor. by Creative_Law_1484
The article covered everything you mentioned. Shelters are full, and housing vouchers can be attained but the section 8 housing supply is far too low to meet demand.
paganlobster t1_j43652h wrote
Reply to comment by Frunk2 in In MA, single women over 65 are more economically vulnerable than in any other state. Housing cost is a major factor. by Creative_Law_1484
>Adding to Judith's challenge was her determination to stay in the Newburyport area where she has friends, family and medical providers but where housing costs are high.
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>Judith's desire to stay near her home community is not uncommon, according to Renata Rouke, director of Individual Homeless Services at CTI, who works with the many experiencing homelessness around Lowell.
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>“They won't move,” said Rourke. “We explain to them, ‘There's more vacancies, there's more affordable housing in other parts of the state.’ But they will stay homeless rather than leaving their community.”
TL;DR she wants to be close to what little support she has left. Makes perfect sense to me. There is no affordable housing in those states for her either, if she was already struggling to pay ~$600/mo in rent, and she also would likely not qualify for as much support as she does in MA.
paganlobster t1_j433b5a wrote
Reply to comment by NerdWhoLikesTrees in Mass. leaders are eyeing free community college — at least for some residents by SAT0725
Ah okay, my bad. Then I think it's funny that the original commenter thinks that working through community college in the 90s is in any way still relevant.
paganlobster t1_j42nd9q wrote
Reply to comment by NerdWhoLikesTrees in Mass. leaders are eyeing free community college — at least for some residents by SAT0725
I just think it's funny that you whip this out like anyone can still do it.
paganlobster t1_j3ydwsx wrote
Reply to comment by davper in Mass. leaders are eyeing free community college — at least for some residents by SAT0725
>I graduated from Bunker Hill back in the 90s. I managed to finish school without any student loans and no help from my parents
lmao
paganlobster t1_j3t8sk4 wrote
Reply to comment by Thatguyyoupassby in Ana Walshe - Cohasset - Missing - husband charged with misleading investigation by Unique-Public-8594
Most women who are killed by current/former partners are in the process of trying to leave. I hope those kids end up somewhere safe too.
paganlobster t1_j3t8myq wrote
Reply to comment by Tall_Disaster_8619 in Ana Walshe - Cohasset - Missing - husband charged with misleading investigation by Unique-Public-8594
I mean if you wanna know how abusers and family annihilators think, and the reasons behind what they do, you can find that info here on reddit or with a quick google search. But if you want the short layperson's version: it's aggrieved entitlement. Dude felt he had the right to control her life, and when she refuses or tries to leave, he kills her.
paganlobster t1_itdutja wrote
Reply to I l felt forced to leave my job, felt like leaving an Abusive ex and I want/wanted to go back. Feeling terrible by Majestic_Corner_1131
Been there. It's always better to move forward though. Once you detox a while you'll realize how bad it was and stay away. I speak from toxic work and relationship experience.
paganlobster t1_it3r3k7 wrote
Reply to comment by WinsingtonIII in Massachusetts is 3rd most stressed state in the US, study says by Omphaloskeptique
lol that is definitely worth pointing out. So many of these whackadoo studies get reported as news, as if they're peer reviewed and replicated and definitely very real science when the opposite is true.
paganlobster t1_it3ox86 wrote
Reply to comment by NightWalk77 in Hadley woman accused of releasing bees on police serving eviction notice by Kodiak01
Apparently in this case that would be the bank, so you'd need a shitload of bees. Maybe time to consider hornets?
paganlobster t1_it3omab wrote
Reply to comment by StalePieceOfBread in Hadley woman accused of releasing bees on police serving eviction notice by Kodiak01
If you see someone fighting eviction with bees, no you didn't.
paganlobster t1_it3nr69 wrote
Reply to comment by Unique-Public-8594 in Hadley woman accused of releasing bees on police serving eviction notice by Kodiak01
No insulation wtffff
paganlobster t1_it3mem9 wrote
This woman is a hero. Some cops might be allergic to bees, but everyone is allergic to homelessness.
paganlobster t1_is2jd30 wrote
Reply to comment by Murky_Ad_5786 in Getting Paid Lunches in MA by stuartroelke
Here we are together, having a wonderful time.
paganlobster t1_is2f4gi wrote
Reply to comment by stuartroelke in Getting Paid Lunches in MA by stuartroelke
I think they have considered why, and they choose to dismiss it as weakness because that's all they really care about: projecting strength and power. If they don't complain about not getting paid for ALL their work-related responsibilities, they will be seen as weak by their employer and might get fired. So they lean in hard. It's a brutal self-perpetuating system that eats people alive.
Anywho, you might be interested in /r/antiwork and /r/workreform if you haven't dropped by already.
paganlobster t1_is2erad wrote
Reply to comment by richg0404 in Getting Paid Lunches in MA by stuartroelke
I didn't even make a statement lol. But if you wanna project go ahead
paganlobster t1_is2eknp wrote
Reply to comment by Murky_Ad_5786 in Getting Paid Lunches in MA by stuartroelke
yes it makes me so sad that I don't spend the majority of my time grifting others lol
paganlobster t1_irzh35j wrote
Reply to Getting Paid Lunches in MA by stuartroelke
Damn this thread got brigaded by shitty bosses and deep throaters of the boot. I hope they’re bots because if they want to fellate their employers so bad, I really pity them. I agree OP, any time spent in service to the job should be paid. That includes bio breaks because we’re not robots yet.
paganlobster t1_irzgr61 wrote
Reply to comment by Murky_Ad_5786 in Getting Paid Lunches in MA by stuartroelke
“no reason”
paganlobster t1_irzglkm wrote
Reply to comment by Murky_Ad_5786 in Getting Paid Lunches in MA by stuartroelke
Sure bud, I bet you got up every day at 4am with the hustler grindset and now you’re a billionaire
paganlobster t1_irzg6kt wrote
Reply to comment by GrimeyPipes27 in Getting Paid Lunches in MA by stuartroelke
You fucking should, why aren’t you mad about that? Serious question.
paganlobster t1_j480ykm wrote
Reply to comment by GaleTheThird in In MA, single women over 65 are more economically vulnerable than in any other state. Housing cost is a major factor. by Creative_Law_1484
lmao, how about you prove that the luxury units actually get occupied? or you could just google it