Ask HN: Homeless, Former Software Developer, What Now?

A former software developer who became homeless in 2023 after selling a property and failing to find a new one is seeking advice on whether to retrain in AI and technology or continue with blue-collar work, while struggling to afford housing and care for two dogs with limited funds.

I became homeless in 2023 when I sold a property and hit the road to find another. I never found one and ran low on money. Taking temp jobs has been all I can do since then and I can't seem to save the $2k - $3k it takes to get into an apartment or house. I also have 2 dogs and have trouble finding a place for them while I work. Since I haven't developed since 2023 and am very behind in the technology and AI, should I even try to study up and get a developer job one paycheck could solve my problems , or should I just stick with the blue-collar work and save what money I can? The biggest problem I have right now is where to put the dogs while I work. Many places require the dog to be neutered; one of my dogs is not. I don't have the money for that operation and getting their rabies and vaccinations caught up. Looking for advice on what to do. My gut feeling says get a job through a temp agency and continue tying up the dogs out in the woods while I work. But it just kills me to leave them out like that. I've only got $500, so time is the biggest factor. Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48720665 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48720665 Points: 5 Comments: 1