My dear friend Robert Semands commented on people living in recreational vehicles here in Northern California. San Francisco and San Jose now have the highest rents of any cities in the US. A one-bedroom apartment rents for almost $3,700 per month. We live in a ranch-style home with 1,270 square feet. It would sell for up to $1,300,000 now. Salaries are good for a few highly-qualified people. But not that great for many others,.Some people commute 4 hours per day to get to and from work. One shocking statistic is San Jose State University where 13% of the student body is homeless.
Imagine if you have a good job with benefits but can no longer afford rent. You face a grueling 4 hour a day commute to find affordable housing or you live in an RV so you can keep your job and the kids can keep their schools.If you have slept in a car at night, you know how cold it gets when you turn off the motor. The same goes for these RV's as they have no hookup to electricity or water. Some kids do have nutrition problems and need help.
In places like Germany, the government would help people in this situation relocate to lower cost of living areas. Even California does not do this.
Imagine if you have a good job with benefits but can no longer afford rent. You face a grueling 4 hour a day commute to find affordable housing or you live in an RV so you can keep your job and the kids can keep their schools.If you have slept in a car at night, you know how cold it gets when you turn off the motor. The same goes for these RV's as they have no hookup to electricity or water. Some kids do have nutrition problems and need help.
In places like Germany, the government would help people in this situation relocate to lower cost of living areas. Even California does not do this.
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