r/NoStupidQuestions • u/Garey_Coleman • 10d ago

Where are the homeless supposed to go?

Cities have been cracking down on homeless people so they can’t have encampments or stay on sidewalks. At the same time usually the shelters are full. So those who are unable to get into a shelter, where are they supposed to go?

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u/Ban-Circumcision-Now 10d ago

Yep, America’s plan for addressing the homeless is just “move along”

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u/VolitionReceptacle 10d ago edited 10d ago

"Why don't we just take the homeless... and push them somewhere else?!"

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u/GPT_2025 reddit 10d ago

It would be nice if-- IF! Workforce offices could function like temp agencies!

hiring on the spot and sending workers to local businesses for trial periods of around 60- 90 days.

Businesses cooperating with Workforce offices can evaluate, train, and decide whether to hire candidates permanently.

This creates a win-win situation: it helps the government reduce unemployment, ensures that Workforce are effectively utilized for the funding $$$ they receive, and provides job seekers with a quick, reliable way to find same-day $ employment when needed.

Additionally, it offers local businesses the opportunity to assess candidates firsthand before making a final hiring decision, leading to better fit and reduced turnover.

(Currently, almost 76% of the hourly workforce is working at state minimum wages or slightly above that minimum.) and Ignore federal minimum wage.

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u/Extension-College783 9d ago

California used to have something like that. Not for the homeless specifically. I was in staffing/recruiting at the time and we worked with them occasionally.

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u/GPT_2025 reddit 9d ago

That must be a safety net from the government (work army)= 100% for anyone who needs a bed, food, uniform, and healthcare. This helps improve the country by building new roads, bridges, river dams, and assisting in making the country much better.