[VTsnowbird]

Originally Posted by timberline742

But it isn't. You need multiple IDs and an address. Without them, you are not getting the job.

Well, a chain drugstore in the Upper Valley recently posted "If you can breath on a mirror and fog it up, we'll hire you." And the social service agencies will help with receiving mail, etc. Probably help you get an ID as well.

[squarpeg]

Originally Posted by timberline742

But it isn't. You need multiple IDs and an address. Without them, you are not getting the job.

I am going to say you are probably correct in needing an address and an ID, but I am also going to say, albeit I have not checked this personally, that if you were in this situation, where you had to beg for money, and you didn't have a residence, that in Brattleboro there would be assistance to help organize these issues and rise out of that situation.

[Watchman57]

GroundWorks will let you use their address and assist you getting photo ID...same with Our Place in BF and both will help with employment. Both Org.'s will give a caseworker to assist with these and other needs like housing, transportation and GW can arrange a voucher for shoes or boots, food banks at both and IF needed assistance with EBT or Social Security. Also they can assist with counseling for mental health, substance issues and for Vets.

[ABQConvict]

Originally Posted by squarpeg

Just back from brattleboro this morning. Went to Brueggers Bagels up at the exit one plaza. So there is a guy standing outside begging for money from anyone coming and going. I am sitting in my car having coffee and he sees me, comes over and asks for money. I get it, it is not illegal. This is a young guy, he looks really fit, well built, wearing a gold chain. Aside from some torn shorts he looks well kept. Now all around town are signs practically begging for people to work. There is a big sign out front of fulflex saying hiring starting 17-22hr. This type of wage is available to anyone who wants to work. Yes I am a Liberal and no I did not give that guy a dime. Pisses me off.

He doesn't want a job, he wants heroin (or similar).

[Lodestar]

I offer to drive them to Social Services and help them get signed up. And I will gladly.

Never had a taker.

[Boston_Burbs]

I have noticed a lot of people who grew up in the upper valley of VT/NH staying to work after college or returning to raise their families. Also a lot of Dartmouth alumns in the area as well, coding from their homes in the woods with EC fiber. I do think it’s rare for the rest of the state, including Burlington.