And no, please dont suggest homeless shelters, those are just unsafe and very demoralizing.
The very first thing I looked for (and forgive me for this, this is gonna be a controvertial one here) is the military, because thats just what lots of reddit threads mentioned, and like it would be an immediate exit from a toxic household, and yes, that would mean enduring an institution thats also kinda toxic, but thats only a few years and you’re free, and its much more predictable. Except they dont accept anyone with depression and you have to prove you’re “fine” for probably 36 months to even get a waiver. So that’s crossed off as an option.
Jobcorps, well thats for low income families, and being a dependent means your parents income is what counts so i dont qualify
Americorps NCCC, well that seems seasonal and the next thing doesnt start till like months later (not sure if I’m even reading the website correctly)
Ngl I lowkey just thought of enlisting so once I finish that, next time we meet, I could stand in front of my toxic brother just staring at him menacingly, like whatcha gonna do, fight with an ex-soldier? Not to mention the prestiege of veteran status. And btw its only 1% thats acrually ever gonna face real combat so its not like WW1&2 trench warfare, its mostly just logistics, and like a civillian job, you’d be contributing to shareholder value anyways so there isnt really much of a “moral highground” either way, except working a retail job or some shit is very demoralizing but military has the reverance. And also
But anyways I’m not eligible anytime soon anyways. I doubt I’m even “manly” enough for it.
Bruh idk what to do really, you know that one movie, Parasite where like they work in a rich person’s mansion and that shit. I’m not a fan of rich people but like I lowkey wanna like just “housesitter” and chill in some nice mansion with great views, and maybe even find secrets and become a movie plot. (edit: okay this part I’m half joking, its more like a fantasy daydream of “I get to be in a movie plot” probably unrealistic for someone that never been in proximity of high wealth)
I’m in Philly, PA btw.
(Also should I pack light with just a backpack and just one or two change of clothes and laundry often or just carry every clothing I could fit in a suitcase?)
Military is the fastest means to your end. As for the depression bit, you’d have to fake it until you make it.
Jobcorps in Philly doesn’t have living spaces. If you were to give it an attempt, you would have to move to a different facility that does offer living assistance.
A bit slower but more likely is going to be joining a trade. Carpenters claim to want more members, but they’re kind of terrible with keeping people working, plumbers usually need people, electricians definitely need people, and the masons have the deepest need for workers.
Unethical advice: look on Craigslist or other job seeking site for a canvassing job. It’s much easier if it’s political. They will sometimes give a list of addresses, residents age, political affiliation. Look for an elderly lady 70+, and do your canvassing thing, ask if they would possibly have a room you’d maybe be able to use/rent in return for your help around the house. Explaining whatever your going through briefly may help.