[EconomistBon]

Give up on a career in IT. You will be wasting your education life. Get something with a license at the end where you can get a state job or something requiring the license. Like truck driver. Get a CDL and make your official home the cheapest studio apartment you can find in 1000 miles.

[jimbob45]

I’m fearful that this is getting downvoted. It’s very hard right now to get a tech job and even harder if a background check reveals that your finances are gone, recent divorce, homelessness, etc. Committing to being homeless for 2-4 years for a weak chance at getting a job is a quick path to depression. I’d hate for this thread to set this guy up with unrealistic expectations and a prolonged and futile labor.

I think you have the right idea with the CDL. I was going to suggest Buccee’s for their high pay scale but the CDL will yield great pay quickly and get this guy out of his rut. If not that, start applying now for the fisheries in Alaska for summer season jobs. Definitely pick up a gym membership for the showers to avoid dumping unnecessary money on motels.