LADIES: do you ever worry about becoming a bag lady ?

Question

http://shine.yahoo.com/work-money/even-financialy-successful-women-fear-becoming--bag-ladies---new-study-finds-202424762.html

Answer 1

No. I am older now and do not have that to worry about. But, I do care for those I do see under awnings, on bus benches and on corners. I try and help them, when I can, with food and warm clothing. We have centers that collect old shopping carts just for them so they do not have the burden of having to carry the remnants of their lives from place to place when the shop owners and the law chases them from a secure, warm or dry place. Women should not have to end up that way. A favorite song that comes to mind is "Bag Lady" by Todd Rundgren, (You Tube). A good classic song for the soul. Please be kind to all those who are not as fortunate. :D

@ Anon. You are correct. For whatever reason, anyone can fall to the disadvantages of homelessness. A lot of homeless folks are actually good people and are not criminals, drug abusers or drunks, just unlucky and impoverished. But for women, it is hard to feel safe in a world where the men can group together to keep warm and ladies can be outnumbered and taken advantage of in a group. That is why you see them more in public places, where there are others to see them and know they are there. Yes, men can be Bag People too. :D

Answer 2

Well...at times. I've always been a hard working student when it came to school back in middle school and high school. My motivation nowadays seem to be drifting at times and I become so doubtful of myself and the direction (if I even know where) I'm taking. I feel like I haven't been the person the younger me would think for me to be. I'm worried after college I'll have loans but not a job, not making it far enough to take care of myself and my family because of the many issues and factors in my life which makes me think if I should major in something that is in more demand and guarantees me a job and stability. However, I don't want to be miserable with what I'm doing. A dilemma, would you call it? I'm stuck. And I sure hope I don't end up a bag lady. I've recognized the worth of money and I am mostly a saver. But the whole college thing I'm in the middle of worries me.

Answer 3

Every once in a while. I wouldn't if I were making $200,000. a year

but I understand where those women are coming from. In one year

my ex was laid off and we were in a car accident. Wound up with

the in laws

Answer 4

No, no longer truly. do no longer think of my back could enable me to uncurl after, because it has an inclination to "lock" up. it is severe high quality to think of i'm invisible each and every so often nevertheless; i'm specific numerous human beings could like me to be.

Answer 5

Why is this question only directed towards women? People can become homeless regardless of gender..

Answer 6

no, the thought never even crossed my mind

Answer 7

never