Comments on: How To Protect Your Money From Panhandlers http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/ Good Habits for a Great Life! Wed, 23 May 2012 07:19:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: kevin http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/comment-page-1/#comment-12606 kevin Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:02:32 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/#comment-12606 I think maybe its wrong. But on other hand what does it matter? There are people scamming individuals out of 100,000 at a single time. ( trust me i know, i worked at a huge firm that did just that, clients who sent in 100,000 50,000 of it went to the firm, ect ect). So really, if you could makes someones life better, regardless on whether they are dying, or a drug addict, or just need money. Does it really matter? The point is, IF YOU GIVE SOMEONE MONEY you should feel good about your self for helping a fellow human. We have lost our way. Humans are all about material / money / greed. This is a problem that can never be solved. Why? because as much as you inform people about if they are being scammed or not, there are people that wont hear you. I would rather the "bum/scammer/whatever" scam 100,000 people for a dollar AND BE HAPPY WITH HIS LIFE( and also give those 100,000 people a little piece of happiness knowing they helped "someone in need") Rather then him sell drugs, rob steal murder pillage, or work at a firm that steals $100,000 from people. I think maybe its wrong. But on other hand what does it matter? There are people scamming individuals out of 100,000 at a single time. ( trust me i know, i worked at a huge firm that did just that, clients who sent in 100,000 50,000 of it went to the firm, ect ect). So really, if you could makes someones life better, regardless on whether they are dying, or a drug addict, or just need money. Does it really matter? The point is, IF YOU GIVE SOMEONE MONEY you should feel good about your self for helping a fellow human. We have lost our way. Humans are all about material / money / greed. This is a problem that can never be solved. Why? because as much as you inform people about if they are being scammed or not, there are people that wont hear you. I would rather the “bum/scammer/whatever” scam 100,000 people for a dollar AND BE HAPPY WITH HIS LIFE( and also give those 100,000 people a little piece of happiness knowing they helped “someone in need”) Rather then him sell drugs, rob steal murder pillage, or work at a firm that steals $100,000 from people.

]]> By: Clay Collins | The Growing Life http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/comment-page-1/#comment-1062 Clay Collins | The Growing Life Mon, 05 May 2008 15:22:41 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/#comment-1062 While I don't think that all panhandlers are scam artists (many are folks with mental illnesses that make it impossible for them to simply put on a suit and interview for a job), I think these are great tips that you offer and are probably a better solution than simply handing out cash. Very thoughtful ideas! While I don’t think that all panhandlers are scam artists (many are folks with mental illnesses that make it impossible for them to simply put on a suit and interview for a job), I think these are great tips that you offer and are probably a better solution than simply handing out cash. Very thoughtful ideas!

]]> By: Jeff http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/comment-page-1/#comment-1055 Jeff Sun, 04 May 2008 19:34:01 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/#comment-1055 @sara - Great example! I certainly don't mind helping people that want to work, but it does frustrate me to see so many able-bodied people begging on street corners. It sounds like you have a good approach. @sara – Great example! I certainly don’t mind helping people that want to work, but it does frustrate me to see so many able-bodied people begging on street corners. It sounds like you have a good approach.

]]> By: sara l http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/comment-page-1/#comment-1046 sara l Sun, 04 May 2008 04:10:22 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/#comment-1046 My favorite was a lady near my sophomore/junior year dorm. She walked up and down the block saying she was pregnant and needed money for care. In the 15 months I saw her I never saw a bump. That said I have worked something out with people who approach for actual work. In my last city it wasn't unusual for men to walk around with a shovel after a snowstorm to create extra income for their families. In the winter my roommates and I kept a few bucks around the house and instant cocoa in the pantry for these situations. I give time/money to organizations that I think are doing good work and will pay someone to do specific tasks. Otherwise my dollars are for me. My favorite was a lady near my sophomore/junior year dorm. She walked up and down the block saying she was pregnant and needed money for care. In the 15 months I saw her I never saw a bump.

That said I have worked something out with people who approach for actual work. In my last city it wasn’t unusual for men to walk around with a shovel after a snowstorm to create extra income for their families. In the winter my roommates and I kept a few bucks around the house and instant cocoa in the pantry for these situations.

I give time/money to organizations that I think are doing good work and will pay someone to do specific tasks. Otherwise my dollars are for me.

]]> By: Jeff http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/comment-page-1/#comment-1013 Jeff Thu, 01 May 2008 22:30:14 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/#comment-1013 @Ulla - Glad you got something from the article! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment all the way from Berlin! @Ulla – Glad you got something from the article! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment all the way from Berlin!

]]> By: Jeff http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/comment-page-1/#comment-1009 Jeff Thu, 01 May 2008 19:28:12 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/#comment-1009 Za'ida - That is interesting! I can't imagine renting my children for the purpose of helping someone else to panhandle more effectively. However, I wouldn't be surprised if similar things didn't go on right here in the States. Thanks for adding to the discussion! Za’ida – That is interesting! I can’t imagine renting my children for the purpose of helping someone else to panhandle more effectively. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if similar things didn’t go on right here in the States.

Thanks for adding to the discussion!

]]> By: Za'ida http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/comment-page-1/#comment-1005 Za'ida Thu, 01 May 2008 17:48:20 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/#comment-1005 The worst panhandlers I ever met lived in Abu Dhabi where young women make a regular "business" of panhandling. Often they rent children to/from other beggars... The worst panhandlers I ever met lived in Abu Dhabi where young women make a regular “business” of panhandling. Often they rent children to/from other beggars…

]]> By: Ulla http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/comment-page-1/#comment-993 Ulla Thu, 01 May 2008 09:38:35 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/#comment-993 I like your tips. Here in Berlin, Germany, I encounter a lot of panhandlers, and up to now I either gave them some money or nothing at all. The idea of nutritious snacks is great! I like your tips. Here in Berlin, Germany, I encounter a lot of panhandlers, and up to now I either gave them some money or nothing at all. The idea of nutritious snacks is great!

]]> By: Jeff http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/comment-page-1/#comment-988 Jeff Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:11:24 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/#comment-988 @Ron - Aren't those types of stories so frustrating? I guess there is a lot of money to be made, but where is their pride? @FD - I've given as well and wondered the same things that you have. I hope others will do as you have and stop giving money. I don't want to be callous, but I do want my money to go to those truly in need. People that can work, should get busy. @Periapex - You're right. This issue isn't just limited to countries like the U.S. I have encountered panhandlers many times when I was overseas and I haven't always been clear about how to handle the situation. My heart breaks for those in need, but I don't want to perpetuate problems like you have brought to light. I appreciate all the comments! @Ron – Aren’t those types of stories so frustrating? I guess there is a lot of money to be made, but where is their pride?

@FD – I’ve given as well and wondered the same things that you have. I hope others will do as you have and stop giving money. I don’t want to be callous, but I do want my money to go to those truly in need. People that can work, should get busy.

@Periapex – You’re right. This issue isn’t just limited to countries like the U.S. I have encountered panhandlers many times when I was overseas and I haven’t always been clear about how to handle the situation. My heart breaks for those in need, but I don’t want to perpetuate problems like you have brought to light.

I appreciate all the comments!

]]> By: Periapex http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/comment-page-1/#comment-987 Periapex Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:03:31 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-money-from-panhandlers/#comment-987 We also need to think about when we go away to a poorer nation on vacation. Many times the panhandlers there are kids who should be in school. Giving them anything, whether it is money, candy, or whatever, will encourage them to stay out of school. We also need to think about when we go away to a poorer nation on vacation. Many times the panhandlers there are kids who should be in school. Giving them anything, whether it is money, candy, or whatever, will encourage them to stay out of school.

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