I was homeless recently, he's right London is not the same, worse place to be homeless, if things go well for me I will get my own place soon, but as always it comes down to money, I wish this man well, I hope he stays safe out there.🙏
seems, most industrialism/capitalism has done is increase the human population, and taxed natural resources in order for humans to now 'afford' housing.
I don’t care what you celebrate at this time of the year or if you don’t celebrate at all this is a prime example of why we need to be grateful for what we do have I hope this man finds some peace ✌🏽
You’re right nobody deserves to be homeless especially the hard working people that can’t make ends meet! With that said if drugs, alcohol, and other addictions are involved then that will make you homeless. So many people end up homeless due to bad choices in life and I hope that they realize a change towards better will most likely end homelessness.
Government don't give a F*** So many abandoned buildings/houses, It's hard to get back on your feet when they can't shower or have a address or if they lost their belongings, Its hard for them to get an ID or social security card, So its hard for them to get a job, I pray for the homeless 🙏❤🙏❤🙏
Add in alcoholism, drug addiction or (mental health problems) and you have a nasty cocktail of problems to overcome. Rough sleeping is easy, dealing with the council is a nightmare. You get referred from one place to the next without any significant change or improvement in your lifestyle.
Actually washing is easy, you use soap in public toilets. I use the liquid hand soap on my hair with a plastic cup. You can hand wash clothes easily and hang them on trees to dry in good weather. However without an address your in trouble and worse still you need an email address these days.
I know Paul .I had a fruit stall in Tooting SW London and remember Paul with his window cleaning round. Years later I helped to feed homeless people and used to see Paul occasionally. A very nice soul . May God bless and protect hom
This video is a few years old. I have not been to the UK since the pandemic. I hope to get back again as soon as COVID permits and a charity brings me over. You’ll find many videos from the UK on this channel. Someone of the best people I have ever meet are sleeping rough, sadly.
Totally agree with you fella. I'm currently homeless. Have been for 4 years now. Long term realtionship broke down. I signed house to my ex and kids to do the right thing now iv lost completely everything and stuck. I don't drink and I don't do drugs. I live on £147 a month from the government
@@JohnDoe-pu5gk well technically its 147 a fortnight as my payments are split up to try and help me out with payments of my van..... But I'm left with around £15 each fortnight so that about £30 for the month
@@D.O.T.U.K I’m sorry to hear the situation you’re in especially at this time of year. Do you have any work skills which will allow you to get a job? Are there some social service or charitable organisations you could seek help from. It often seems people are more willing to help If you can work out a plan to slowly get your life back on track and let others know that’s what you want.
I truly commend Mark for posting this sweet man's story. Homelessness has no color, no race,and/or ethnic group. This can happen to anyone. I hope that this sweet man will find his piece of safe haven and hope that he will make it. 🙏 🙌
Great guy. It's true, if you get free you spend free. If you don't work hard for the money, you don't appreciate it as it should be appreciated. To depend on generous souls is costly to your pride and dignity. To maintain either through an experience like this is commendable.
Seems like this man quite enjoys the lifestyle and free money. In his mind, it seems the positives (money, not having to work for someone else) outweigh the negatives (uncertainty, sleeping rough).
His third wish was to break down the barriers for him and people like him to be able to work. He was the barriers removed so he can work and others like him .
If your earning £20 to £80 a day and living on the streets your not doing to bad but when the pandemic hit, his life must have be rough. As a employed rough sleeper in a small town, thankfully I've never needed to beg but can't imagine getting more than a couple of pound a day, at most.
Paul sounds a very educated well mannered nice man, i wish you were back in Ireland there isn't a window cleaner to be seen you would certainly clean up money wise I think they charge 40 to 60 euro per house 🏠
An in the meantime billionaires buy their fifth, 10 bedroom villas, the prime minister spends tens of thousands of public money on "his" flat refurbishment and there ara luxurious town houses, completely empty in the centre of London. There's no justice left in this world.
My man your right it's the drug addiction people that will steal everything you got !! When you sleep it's terrible now and your life means nothing to them,,you need to team up with someone
Capitalism has raised more people out of poverty than communism/socialism could ever dream off. Take a look at Venezuela, they moved away from Capitalism and now some of their citizens eat from garbage trucks to survive. ruclips.net/video/9RyzqCn1HYw/видео.html
No one should be homeless there is trillions upon trillions money for the none stop war machines to devour and destroy countries all over the world. Homeless exist because the governments we pay taxes into the money goes into the world Terrorist Health world Organizations United Nations genocidal Criminal Psychopaths who are pulling the strings of the world.
It is a different view of what I see in the USA. I am just waiting to see something more in depth about the "under the bridge, sleeping with addiction" and not the sunny side of homelessness that this channel does not go into. I never see the dirty reality of Kensington, Philly or the means of what causes its always blaming society for not doing more to help. It's not a good take on what is really going on out there.I follow and support many outreach people and do some myself but its not all hello and here are some socks .. How you doing three wishes you will never receive bull shit.
Definitely worth its 10 minutes in this "Festive" Season Enjoy this man's wisdom and wonder who is fitter to survive the rough times ahead , you or him . . . Food for thought 👊
Maybe he meant; cut out the competition for work, the bureaucracy, the fill it out in triplicate mentality, the jump through all the hoops, then get your hopes up, then hurry up & wait, only to have ones hopes dashed & coldly rejected. Like a caste system, castes far too many out.
Hey man, i think maybe on his third wish, he meant; cut out the competition for work opportunities, cut out the bureaucracy, the fill it out in triplicate mentality, the jump through all the hoops, the get your hopes up, then hurry up and wait, only to have ones hopes dashed & coldly rejected by an elitist work ethic, that like a caste system, castes too many out, leavening them with little real hope to return to a main stream carrier.
To beg is not free money. Just like prostitution. I think its also addictive to "score" money on the street, its like gambling you never know when you hit the jackpot, but you get a dopamine rush if someone gives you money. You always search for that guy who gives you 50 dollar.
I want to let you guys know it doesn’t matter how poor or how rich you are in this world but what you need is Jesus Christ he loves you to died for you on the cross and he is The only way you can get to heaven not by works or asking forgiveness but what Jesus Christ did for you on that cross so you can can be forgiven. Repent and trust in Jesus Christ and remember by grace you are saved🙏
I am very grateful that I listened to this interview of a honest man. I want to donate enough money for him to get a hostel for a night or two. Thank you for sharing this.
parents need to be careful when planning kids because they could turn out homeless if they aren't taken care of, my parents still help me out financially that's the reason im not homeless and im 28 with a good career and resume but things are just so expensive including rent
The only way to stop homelessness is to give jobs to people. Problem with some homeless people is that they choose to be so because they don't want to work. Or give excuses. Not all. Some are in mental issues and abuse or being fired.
that is not true. Homelessness is far more work than having a job, and there is never a day or vacation days. A homeless person has to work hard every day just to survive. Walking miles to get food, water, or find bathrooms. You can't lock a tent, so there is no security. People and police harass homeless people constantly. If you are sick, you still have to recycle or panhandle to get money to survive. There's NO laying in bed to get better. Imagine living without bathrooms or showers, and no privacy. HOMELESS PEOPLE ARE NOT LAZY! Again - homelessness is far harder than any job! The leading cause of homelessness is the lack of affordable housing and lack of a living wage. In America, minium wage has not changed in 12 years while rents continue to skyrocket
@@InvisiblePeople Never said they were lazy. Sometimes it's a choice. Of course sometimes its something worst. But you can't deny having jobs readily available would not be a good solution. It's whether they want to work. Eventually you can save enough to afford housing. Never said being homeless was easy. Who would even think that. But working and waking up and being responsible is different. As hard as homelessness is, it's far more convenient on their own time and terms. Not saying they are deliberately lazy, but I have spoken to a few, and some refuse even food from me and just want money straight up. So it depends on the situation. It's different if someone was laid off and unable to find work.
@@elizabethd5264 maybe it was food they didn't like. Maybe there were allergic to it. Maybe they already ate. Maybe they needed something only money can buy. What is it about poverty that you expect people to take whatever YOU want to give them, instead of what they actually need? The only choice in homelessness is if we are going to fix the affordable housing crisis and help get people the support they need.
@@InvisiblePeople So you are saying getting jobs for everyone is not the way? And they should remain homeless and just get support ? Are you trying to keep the funds going on for this channel or what. Yes they need support, but in long term, it is always better to be self sufficient, eventually.
You are doing such important work with your channel! People often walk passed homeless people, being in a hurry or embarrassed by the situation. You make us see those people, by taking the time to speak to them and learning about their lives. Your videos made me more humble, grateful for my own life and privileges and more determined to help those people. Everyone deserves a home. Thank you and keep doing what you do best!
This guy is being honest, at least. I must admit, I am a bit annoyed at him. I am homeless myself, sleeping in a tent, not far from where I work. No easy money for me, I work for every penny I have, no hand outs from the public for me, I don’t ask for it nor do I want it. I used to help a young homeless guy with money, but stopped because he always had excuses as to why he could not get work. I don’t want anyone becoming dependent on me or anyone, better he stands on his own two feet. And if they don’t want to, then they don’t deserve it. I will help someone, but they have to put in some effort themselves or they will never be off the streets. A lot of the guys don’t want to be off the streets, they just want the hand outs and don’t want to get up and go to work on time, like the man in this video.
@@TimTatarsky I am in Bristol, been sleeping in in tent, going from one agency job to another since Dec 2017. Currently working for DPD, who I thank are a great employer. I could get a flat, somewhere, but just don't want the stress of paying endless bills and mounting debt, which is what drove me to homelessness in the first place. The last flat I rented had a damp problem, and I hated living there. I have found that asking family to use their address as a care of address, to gain employment is the best way to go while homeless. I was thinking about getting a camper van, but I am not happy with what I am seeing happening with green initiatives, petrol and diesel seem to be on their way out, and second hand vans are rocketing in price, along with parts, so am staying in a tent for now. I hide my tent in a rural area. I found a great spot, a tiny wood, next to a motorway with a river bank cutting off access to the back, where no one goes anywhere near.
Maybe they have a tough time holding jobs. They might have issues getting on well with others because of bad experiences they've had. We never really know and everyone's situation is different.
Mark , you are so rude to this kind man .You laughed at his opinions and interrupted him several times . He agreed to speak to you, and you will go on to make money off his interview on your channel. He will earn nothing or benefit in any way from this.
I saw this guy on the tube a long, long time ago, late at night leaving central London. I ran onto the carriage before the doors closed behind me & I can tell the guy I passed had been drinking (stank of booze). After the tube doors closed he started yelling out. I thought he was yelling at himself or everyone present - couldn’t work it out, which was uncomfortable as I was on my own, I decided next stop I’d change carriages.. but in the space of 2mins it turned out he had it in for another passenger. I looked around & there were two other people in the tube carriage, plus him. Not anywhere near him! They avoided looking at him, me too. Then just as the tube was about to stop at the station, he completely walked up, crossed the carriage & punches this man (a business man minding his own business) right up into his nose and breaks it. I heard the crack. The man was in total disbelief - a grown man writhing around in pain and crying his eyes out. Totally unexpected. Traumatised. This wise guy kept ranting about Londoners being better than what they think they are.. I managed to drag the man off the train carriage before the doors quickly shut again & steered him toward exit escalators. I ran up the escalators to get help. No guard. The victim was devastated and just wanted to go home. I called the police when we got to ground level but they took forever to respond. This guy got away. I swore I’d never forget his face and here he is. Drugs or being so sloshed you can’t think straight in my experience creates monsters. The actions these people do to themselves and others in this state is truly horrifying.
I saw Red76 on the tube once and he was crawling across the floor making dog noises. People were freaking out. I remember, he slowly crawled towards one paralyzed woman, just to lick her shoes. It was TERRIFYING. True story look it up
There is no reason for homelessness to exist anywhere in the world, if man can go to moon and back you can end homelessness. The question is who will be selfless and sacrifice to make it a reality. I pray this man has shelter every night ,that should be a basic human right
He can start by stop spending his free money in pubs and rather use it to pay for a place to sleep at night, his priorities are fucked up, he is in this situation because he wants to be in it, I have no sympathy for bums like him. Free money...hard earned money for others.
He looks like a very sociable person he seems very approachable. When he started talking about easy money I thought hold on Its not easy money its really hard money I think he wants to be around socialising with people because he is afraid of being alone the more places he frequents the more familiar he becomes with other patrons. This familiarity offers him a kind of protection & belonging but he stated later that more much should be done for the homeless & the housing shortage
I watch a lot of these interviews with homeless people. Paul definitely seems one of the more genuine, positive and good people I've seen. Wish him the best.
God keep you safe my friend... I'm currently living in a tent in Michigan.. Lost my wife to the China virus, and, I, myself, am handicapped... Things should never be like this for anyone, meaning, No One!!, should ever be homeless....
Please go to the department of social services for help. A social worker there can hook you up with a temporary shelter while securing you an apartment, food stamps, medicaid and there are churches that will give you food and others that will serve you meals. St. Vincent de Paul’s will give you free clothing, coat, hat and gloves. God bless you and give you a bright future 🎄
I am homeless living in Plymouth UK 🇬🇧 for 4 years now. I need a break. I don't drink I don't do drugs and I don't beg. Hope this guy has a great Xmas given the circumstances. I receive £147 a month from the government, straight into my bank account. and that's to tax and insure my Mazda Bongo van to sleep in at night. But I'm left with no food or clothing, and hardly any means to be clean. I was in a long term realtionship for over 20 years, and when it ended I signed the house over to my Ex and Children, I cannot get help from anyone, I dread waking up every day as I fear no hope at the age of 43, I'd much rather going to prison if I'm honest but I'm being good so I'm always in my Children's lives...... I wish everyone the best of luck that's in the same situation as me.
@@patrickglennon6834 was self employed. List everything when I lost my partner 😢 fighting to get it all back. Beginning with a flat or house to rent with help from houseingbnenifit to begin with if I can.
I have lived out of a truck and worked construction, saved money and moved on. Obviously you have been through a lot, I am not making judgement, hang on as best you can.
People don’t realize how expensive it is to be homeless!! It is more expensive to be homeless than being housed for everyone. Without a home it costs about 100 a night for a hotel and 450 for a cheap apartment a month. It costs at least 1 for a coffee to keep the body warm and energized and 5 for a month in a home. You see it is very challenging to be homeless and tests many many ways in life. It is sad and very sad.
@@64simon true, but you can volunteer, take up a new skill, or just go to church to feel included. There are positive ways to curve loneliness. I was there before and now I am a mom. I spent many many Christmas ALoNE and that would really hurt. The past 2 Christmas I had my child and it is so nice . Merry Christmas
So basically stop giving him money so he can dig deep and actually earn and value his earned money ?? Good guy but seems like he’s in that lifestyle because he likes “easy living” more ?? Hmm
I run a distribution point for the magazine called The Big Issue, if he or any other person you might interview want too, they can sign up and start selling the big issue and they have the infrastructure to help them access services
@@ibiza1290 then you never saw me over the last three months, I get your point about the high lever of immigrants don't the big issue, but that being said, I know plenty of people whom aren't immigrants doing it, and they buy their magazines off me at the distribution point I run in Bishopsgate. But I sincerely wish you and your loved ones a happy Christmas.
You know you don't mean that about EVERYONE.... Now you KNOW some people don't deserve a home, or even a life, right? (Yes, I'm being sarcastic, for certain reasons.) Some people who have been convicted of certain crimes, whether they actually did those things or not, are treated differently, no matter if their debt to society has been paid in full. I know someone who was convicted of something he didn't do, simply because he was young, and signed a confession after over 9 hours of harassment by the LEOs questioning him. Now his life is completely ruined for the rest of his life, and he's been homeless for over 4 years, and because of the wonderful, God fearing hypocrites in the area where he lives, he'll most likely die homeless, especially after just being diagnosed with a progressive respiratory illness, and sleeping rough. So I have to believe that most of the time, most people mean (especially all those God fearing church going hypocrites) that only SOME people deserve a roof over their heads. And yes, I'm angry that certain people have to live in these situations, because things seem to work differently for them, for some reason. The person I'm referring to is actually my son, who I try to help as best I can, just to try to help him survive, because he's actually given up on himself, due to his situation, and is becoming severely depressed, and isn't even trying to take care of his medical condition now, because he said why should he care what happens to him now, he doesn't have a life anymore. For a Mom, it's the hardest thing to hear your child say, even if he's an adult. And, before you ask, I can't even allow him into my apartment, because it's a government run building, so he isn't even allowed in to visit me.
@@janicem9225 "God fearing?" If they put on a shirt that says "church" and it has a cross on it, then they help everyone but the homeless, they're not God fearing. Even the book of James talks about that. Chapter 1, if someone knocks on your door to ask for a coat, and you tell them "Go forth and be warm," and then you shut your door in their face, what good does that do? That chapter says. Give them your coat, then they will "be warm." These "church" people you're talking about need to hear that. But, just know that the people you're referring to aren't EVERYONE in the church. It's just THOSE church people. That's a bad group in the church. Also, the reason you're so angry about it all is because he's your son. You love your son. I'm sorry he was falsely convicted. But, most people should have a home. If you're going to say someone does not deserve a home, only say that about convicted murderers. Not about groups that you don't like. And, be just as angry at the government as you are at the **cough **cough "church." It's not fair for them to not allow you to have visitors, especially when he's your son. It's not like you're letting people move in who aren't on the lease. It's not like you're throwing lavish parties with whomever attending. Direct that anger equally to the government, for that, as you are the church, for not helping your son. It's a government run building, but it's also your home. You should be allowed to have visitors in your home. Especially family. Especially for Christmas or birthdays. That rule is not fair. Just because it's "government run," they think they can make whatever rules they want, no matter how unfair, and unfortunately, the only thing we can do about it is not live there if we don't like the rule.
All the best to all the homeless people out there. Thank you for sharing. As some of us thing about taking our last breath, some of us also think about taking our first step onto the streets to sleep and these stories help prepare us as well as the comments too.
I am so humble where I sit in my corner of the world, where sleeping on the streets is basically a choice. All my best to Paul and everybody else out there.
@@Richard_Straker Anybody on minimum wage should be able to rent a home surly the boomers did and had money at end of week to go Social club for a drink along with raiding kids what happened Richard why is society so expensive today for the next generation, could it be that the boomers are the only generation to have robbed their children generation. ?
I’m sceptical that lack of affordable housing is even the problem here. It would need to be free for some of these people and that comes with stipulations they don’t wish to comply with. I don’t think Generation Rent’s inability to buy is in any way linked to rough sleeping.
@@Richard_Straker Absolutely garbage the conservatives sold of council housing via right to buy most with a 85% discount now look a housing crisis, now look the youth have to pay £1200 a month the boomers have robbed their children and created a housing crisis also they have voted for Brexit which will destroy the youths future as well, the youth will have to pick up the mess left behind.
This guy is a handsome silver fox. All he needs is his lower tooth fixed and throw him in a suit and he'd look like any successful guy. Just shows we're all the same at the end of the day. I hope this man finds some blessings in life because he seems like a good man.
I wear mark Darcey of London and no one knows I'm homeless. Thankfully I'm in work but if I loose my job I'll be in trouble, no one will give to a beger in a £250 suit.
$8.00 night is not bad at all,, IT EQUALS THE BEST SITUATION IN THE USA WITHOUT ALL THE RED TAPE.... AND ITS ALL IMMEDIATE WITH no PROGRAMs , NO HOMELESS PERSON NPO CORPORATION BUISINESS INVOLVEMNT,... The BEST SITUATIONs in The USA IS WHERE you have subsidized housing WHERE market value of The apartment IS made UP AND funded by STATE, FEDERAL and LOCAL governmentS .. USUALLY THE charge TO THE person IS A third of their income which usually is about The exact same, $240.00…..
I'm a working class citizen and I completely understand where he is coming from @7:00 , it is natural that people like being better than others and people see homeless people as "lower" than them.. its a shame.. but people are a55holes. It makes working class citizens feel superior.. just like bosses in management feel superiors to minimum wage employees.. or CEOs feel superior to managers.
It's called "learned helplessness". Very quickly, people lose their ability to continue to fight and just content themselves with terrible conditions. It's especially common in people who had rough upbringings, due to neurotransmitter changes that situation causes.
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I was homeless recently, he's right London is not the same, worse place to be homeless, if things go well for me I will get my own place soon, but as always it comes down to money, I wish this man well, I hope he stays safe out there.🙏
Capitols in Europe are very cold. And not only the weather. Lived one year in Stockholm and i cant imagine being homeless there.
When was homelessness good?
@@abdurahmanmohamed3378 Who said good?
Amen God bless you and your family and your love ones!
@@SuperMustseetv I guess he was replying to the other person about homeless in Europe.
I wish that everyone on the planet can afford a house, better to say, a home !
AMEN GOD BLESS EVERYONE AND EVERYONE'S FAMILIES AND LOVES ONES!
I wish that to
seems, most industrialism/capitalism has done is increase the human population, and taxed natural resources in order for humans to now 'afford' housing.
If only the greedy people that have billions of dollars wished that.. or if society as a whole cared to do something about it/
Forget affordability, homes should be freely available. Plenty of empty homes to go about, private sector and profit motive is what's causing this
I don’t care what you celebrate at this time of the year or if you don’t celebrate at all this is a prime example of why we need to be grateful for what we do have
I hope this man finds some peace ✌🏽
Beautiful comment 👌 ❤
Nobody deserves to be homeless. I hope this man can get back on his feet one day. This channel is a blessing to spread awareness.
You’re right nobody deserves to be homeless especially the hard working people that can’t make ends meet!
With that said if drugs, alcohol, and other addictions are involved then that will make you homeless.
So many people end up homeless due to bad choices in life and I hope that they realize a change towards better will most likely end homelessness.
There are people who deserve to be homeless
Amen God bless!
@@alexandersmagin4769 those are the very exception of the worse human beings
@@wethepeople7629 thats america ! i live in germany and the state takes care of you . pays your rent and you get 400€ to live monthly
He seems like a sweet, fun soul. I hope he is warm and safe tonight and every night after. Thank you for sharing his story, Mark. ❤
I like Paul. I could have talked to him all night.
@@InvisiblePeople the Irish are grown to talk mate
Come to USA Paul.
@@oyenations162 Does he need the clot shot first ? .Paul is a lost cause .He can not be helped .He loves being homeless and the easy money .
Government don't give a F*** So many abandoned buildings/houses, It's hard to get back on your feet when they can't shower or have a address or if they lost their belongings, Its hard for them to get an ID or social security card, So its hard for them to get a job, I pray for the homeless 🙏❤🙏❤🙏
Add in alcoholism, drug addiction or (mental health problems) and you have a nasty cocktail of problems to overcome.
Rough sleeping is easy, dealing with the council is a nightmare. You get referred from one place to the next without any significant change or improvement in your lifestyle.
Actually washing is easy, you use soap in public toilets. I use the liquid hand soap on my hair with a plastic cup. You can hand wash clothes easily and hang them on trees to dry in good weather.
However without an address your in trouble and worse still you need an email address these days.
Everyone deserves a safe bed at night
no. not everyone. people are different
Everyone.
@@sadil.i.p nope
@@alexandersmagin4769 Everyone but convicted murderers.
@@jasongates- murderes must be in jail not on the streets. people make wrong choices and find themselves on the streets. that's deserved
I know Paul .I had a fruit stall in Tooting SW London and remember Paul with his window cleaning round. Years later I helped to feed homeless people and used to see Paul occasionally. A very nice soul . May God bless and protect hom
I recognise him aswell! I'm from tooting was thinking I was crazy seeing him here
Thanks for making the UK apart of the campaign. Much respect 🇬🇧
This video is a few years old. I have not been to the UK since the pandemic. I hope to get back again as soon as COVID permits and a charity brings me over. You’ll find many videos from the UK on this channel. Someone of the best people I have ever meet are sleeping rough, sadly.
@@InvisiblePeople well I am grateful for the input and the hard work you do, bless you 🙏🏻
@@InvisiblePeople To many homeless in the world,I been there myself back in 90's in Raleigh NC and Greensboro NC.
@@InvisiblePeople totally agree buddy. Are u coming back to the UK.
I live in London, I do give to the homeless, you never know what’s brought them here. I wish people would have more empathy. All the best Paul
Totally agree with you fella. I'm currently homeless. Have been for 4 years now. Long term realtionship broke down. I signed house to my ex and kids to do the right thing now iv lost completely everything and stuck. I don't drink and I don't do drugs. I live on £147 a month from the government
@@D.O.T.U.K £147 each month? Is that after uve payed things? Cos you should be getting alot more than that.
@@JohnDoe-pu5gk well technically its 147 a fortnight as my payments are split up to try and help me out with payments of my van..... But I'm left with around £15 each fortnight so that about £30 for the month
@@D.O.T.U.K yeah it's not easy mate. I was homeless for 5 years, in different hostels which I hated. Hope you get sorted and merry Christmas 👍
@@D.O.T.U.K I’m sorry to hear the situation you’re in especially at this time of year. Do you have any work skills which will allow you to get a job? Are there some social service or charitable organisations you could seek help from. It often seems people are more willing to help If you can work out a plan to slowly get your life back on track and let others know that’s what you want.
I truly commend Mark for posting this sweet man's story. Homelessness has no color, no race,and/or ethnic group. This can happen to anyone. I hope that this sweet man will find his piece of safe haven and hope that he will make it. 🙏 🙌
(((Hugs)))
@@InvisiblePeople HUGS BACK TO YOU AND HAVE A VERY BLESSED AND HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON,TOO!!!!
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I hope life gets better for you man. I have been in your situation . Best of luck to you. I hope you find a place of your own soon .
People have changed too much they rude now with everything everybody with any kind of situation it’s a hard time for everyone
deffo agree with you
That’s very true, they’ve become selfish and entitled.
Great guy. It's true, if you get free you spend free. If you don't work hard for the money, you don't appreciate it as it should be appreciated. To depend on generous souls is costly to your pride and dignity. To maintain either through an experience like this is commendable.
Seems like this man quite enjoys the lifestyle and free money. In his mind, it seems the positives (money, not having to work for someone else) outweigh the negatives (uncertainty, sleeping rough).
His third wish was to break down the barriers for him and people like him to be able to work. He was the barriers removed so he can work and others like him .
If your earning £20 to £80 a day and living on the streets your not doing to bad but when the pandemic hit, his life must have be rough. As a employed rough sleeper in a small town, thankfully I've never needed to beg but can't imagine getting more than a couple of pound a day, at most.
Paul sounds a very educated well mannered nice man, i wish you were back in Ireland there isn't a window cleaner to be seen you would certainly clean up money wise I think they charge 40 to 60 euro per house 🏠
this guy Paul seems very smart yet humble, sad he has to live this way
An in the meantime billionaires buy their fifth, 10 bedroom villas, the prime minister spends tens of thousands of public money on "his" flat refurbishment and there ara luxurious town houses, completely empty in the centre of London. There's no justice left in this world.
Paul seems to enjoy parts of it,
Have a safe 2022 Paul
Where are the community shelters?
God bless all of these people if i turn to homeless some day ill not be a good one 😵
Nobody deserve to be homeless..!
🙏🙏🙏
I've never heard the "easy money" phenomenon explained like that. That was a bit of education for me.
London has become a cesspit. Homeless shelters are rife with hard drugs and crack cocaine is prevalent. Shame on such a rich country.
Way worse here in the States.
Hmmmm, the guy doesn’t really want to be housed , he’s happy begging and boozing.
My man your right it's the drug addiction people that will steal everything you got !! When you sleep it's terrible now and your life means nothing to them,,you need to team up with someone
He is From the Iraq
Nob head don’t like him .. easy money
Now I know why capitalism is so bad.
Capitalism has raised more people out of poverty than communism/socialism could ever dream off. Take a look at Venezuela, they moved away from Capitalism and now some of their citizens eat from garbage trucks to survive. ruclips.net/video/9RyzqCn1HYw/видео.html
your democracy stinks .
now he's exploiting the homeless of london. wonder if he even hooks them up.
No one should be homeless there is trillions upon trillions money for the none stop war machines to devour and destroy countries all over the world. Homeless exist because the governments we pay taxes into the money goes into the world Terrorist
Health world Organizations United Nations genocidal Criminal Psychopaths who are pulling the strings of the world.
amazing how a man made construct like money has one person sleeping on the streets and another living in luxury
It is a different view of what I see in the USA. I am just waiting to see something more in depth about the "under the bridge, sleeping with addiction" and not the sunny side of homelessness that this channel does not go into. I never see the dirty reality of Kensington, Philly or the means of what causes its always blaming society for not doing more to help. It's not a good take on what is really going on out there.I follow and support many outreach people and do some myself but its not all hello and here are some socks .. How you doing three wishes you will never receive bull shit.
Definitely worth its 10 minutes in this "Festive" Season
Enjoy this man's wisdom and wonder who is fitter to survive the rough times ahead , you or him . . .
Food for thought
👊
Maybe he meant; cut out the competition for work, the bureaucracy, the fill it out in triplicate mentality, the jump through all the hoops, then get your hopes up, then hurry up & wait, only to have ones hopes dashed & coldly rejected. Like a caste system, castes far too many out.
Hey man, i think maybe on his third wish, he meant; cut out the competition for work opportunities, cut out the bureaucracy, the fill it out in triplicate mentality, the jump through all the hoops, the get your hopes up, then hurry up and wait, only to have ones hopes dashed & coldly rejected by an elitist work ethic, that like a caste system, castes too many out, leavening them with little real hope to return to a main stream carrier.
Why don't govt make tiny homes for these people?
Interesting discussion. Paul is aware of his role and the game that is played. The game should change.
do you want to make a video about homeless ppl in Turkey?
If you can't manage yourself from alcohol and drugs, you can't be grateful for what you have.
To beg is not free money. Just like prostitution. I think its also addictive to "score" money on the street, its like gambling you never know when you hit the jackpot, but you get a dopamine rush if someone gives you money. You always search for that guy who gives you 50 dollar.
Northern Canada is not good being homeless at - 40 and more.
It's horrible, stay alive
Hello. Does anyone like Tommaso Campanello's "City of the Sun" and can it be used for our time?
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I want to let you guys know it doesn’t matter how poor or how rich you are in this world but what you need is Jesus Christ he loves you to died for you on the cross and he is The only way you can get to heaven not by works or asking forgiveness but what Jesus Christ did for you on that cross so you can can be forgiven. Repent and trust in Jesus Christ and remember by grace you are saved🙏
Stay closer to Lord Jesus , bro.
A score equals 20 pounds. It also equals 20 years.
He can make £80 a day? That's more than I've ever made after tax
He make more money than me
I am very grateful that I listened to this interview of a honest man. I want to donate enough money for him to get a hostel for a night or two. Thank you for sharing this.
parents need to be careful when planning kids because they could turn out homeless if they aren't taken care of, my parents still help me out financially that's the reason im not homeless and im 28 with a good career and resume but things are just so expensive including rent
tarumlüg rutangisnetauq Programmierer der Master K. I. !!
I hope Paul gets all the help he can, hopefully he get a flat soon, 😁👌👍
I like this guy he's quenuine, some homeless are drug addicts, this guy is a decent man.
So if some homeless are drug addicts, they’re not decent?
And what the f@#k is wrong with addicts??
The only way to stop homelessness is to give jobs to people. Problem with some homeless people is that they choose to be so because they don't want to work. Or give excuses. Not all. Some are in mental issues and abuse or being fired.
that is not true. Homelessness is far more work than having a job, and there is never a day or vacation days. A homeless person has to work hard every day just to survive. Walking miles to get food, water, or find bathrooms. You can't lock a tent, so there is no security. People and police harass homeless people constantly. If you are sick, you still have to recycle or panhandle to get money to survive. There's NO laying in bed to get better. Imagine living without bathrooms or showers, and no privacy. HOMELESS PEOPLE ARE NOT LAZY! Again - homelessness is far harder than any job!
The leading cause of homelessness is the lack of affordable housing and lack of a living wage. In America, minium wage has not changed in 12 years while rents continue to skyrocket
@@InvisiblePeople Never said they were lazy. Sometimes it's a choice. Of course sometimes its something worst. But you can't deny having jobs readily available would not be a good solution. It's whether they want to work. Eventually you can save enough to afford housing. Never said being homeless was easy. Who would even think that. But working and waking up and being responsible is different. As hard as homelessness is, it's far more convenient on their own time and terms. Not saying they are deliberately lazy, but I have spoken to a few, and some refuse even food from me and just want money straight up. So it depends on the situation. It's different if someone was laid off and unable to find work.
@@elizabethd5264 maybe it was food they didn't like. Maybe there were allergic to it. Maybe they already ate. Maybe they needed something only money can buy. What is it about poverty that you expect people to take whatever YOU want to give them, instead of what they actually need? The only choice in homelessness is if we are going to fix the affordable housing crisis and help get people the support they need.
@@InvisiblePeople So you are saying getting jobs for everyone is not the way? And they should remain homeless and just get support ? Are you trying to keep the funds going on for this channel or what. Yes they need support, but in long term, it is always better to be self sufficient, eventually.
merry christmas everbody !
You be surprised who living on the street
This could be anyone of us. Be kind to each other, and do what you can locally to help your fellow humans.
You are doing such important work with your channel! People often walk passed homeless people, being in a hurry or embarrassed by the situation. You make us see those people, by taking the time to speak to them and learning about their lives. Your videos made me more humble, grateful for my own life and privileges and more determined to help those people. Everyone deserves a home. Thank you and keep doing what you do best!
This guy is being honest, at least. I must admit, I am a bit annoyed at him. I am homeless myself, sleeping in a tent, not far from where I work. No easy money for me, I work for every penny I have, no hand outs from the public for me, I don’t ask for it nor do I want it. I used to help a young homeless guy with money, but stopped because he always had excuses as to why he could not get work. I don’t want anyone becoming dependent on me or anyone, better he stands on his own two feet. And if they don’t want to, then they don’t deserve it.
I will help someone, but they have to put in some effort themselves or they will never be off the streets. A lot of the guys don’t want to be off the streets, they just want the hand outs and don’t want to get up and go to work on time, like the man in this video.
Martyn I Appreciate your comment. Could you tell more about your situation?
@@TimTatarsky I am in Bristol, been sleeping in in tent, going from one agency job to another since Dec 2017. Currently working for DPD, who I thank are a great employer. I could get a flat, somewhere, but just don't want the stress of paying endless bills and mounting debt, which is what drove me to homelessness in the first place. The last flat I rented had a damp problem, and I hated living there. I have found that asking family to use their address as a care of address, to gain employment is the best way to go while homeless.
I was thinking about getting a camper van, but I am not happy with what I am seeing happening with green initiatives, petrol and diesel seem to be on their way out, and second hand vans are rocketing in price, along with parts, so am staying in a tent for now. I hide my tent in a rural area. I found a great spot, a tiny wood, next to a motorway with a river bank cutting off access to the back, where no one goes anywhere near.
@@martync7436you are strong man being homeless and keep working. Do you live alone at your place or with other people?
@@TimTatarsky Thanks Tim, I am alone here, it's better that way. Can't trust other homeless to not take my stuff.
Maybe they have a tough time holding jobs. They might have issues getting on well with others because of bad experiences they've had. We never really know and everyone's situation is different.
Mark , you are so rude to this kind man .You laughed at his opinions and interrupted him several times . He agreed to speak to you, and you will go on to make money off his interview on your channel. He will earn nothing or benefit in any way from this.
Hey Mark, are you in london currently?
I saw this guy on the tube a long, long time ago, late at night leaving central London. I ran onto the carriage before the doors closed behind me & I can tell the guy I passed had been drinking (stank of booze). After the tube doors closed he started yelling out. I thought he was yelling at himself or everyone present - couldn’t work it out, which was uncomfortable as I was on my own, I decided next stop I’d change carriages.. but in the space of 2mins it turned out he had it in for another passenger. I looked around & there were two other people in the tube carriage, plus him. Not anywhere near him! They avoided looking at him, me too. Then just as the tube was about to stop at the station, he completely walked up, crossed the carriage & punches this man (a business man minding his own business) right up into his nose and breaks it. I heard the crack. The man was in total disbelief - a grown man writhing around in pain and crying his eyes out. Totally unexpected. Traumatised. This wise guy kept ranting about Londoners being better than what they think they are.. I managed to drag the man off the train carriage before the doors quickly shut again & steered him toward exit escalators. I ran up the escalators to get help. No guard. The victim was devastated and just wanted to go home. I called the police when we got to ground level but they took forever to respond. This guy got away. I swore I’d never forget his face and here he is. Drugs or being so sloshed you can’t think straight in my experience creates monsters. The actions these people do to themselves and others in this state is truly horrifying.
Stop making stuff up
I saw Red76 on the tube once and he was crawling across the floor making dog noises. People were freaking out. I remember, he slowly crawled towards one paralyzed woman, just to lick her shoes. It was TERRIFYING. True story look it up
@@abdurahmanmohamed3378 😂
Cool story
It's heart broken to see the people sleep in the streets.
I hope this matter 'll end one day.
The thumbnail looks like a PS4 game
There is no reason for homelessness to exist anywhere in the world, if man can go to moon and back you can end homelessness. The question is who will be selfless and sacrifice to make it a reality. I pray this man has shelter every night ,that should be a basic human right
He can start by stop spending his free money in pubs and rather use it to pay for a place to sleep at night, his priorities are fucked up, he is in this situation because he wants to be in it, I have no sympathy for bums like him. Free money...hard earned money for others.
He looks like a very sociable person
he seems very approachable. When he started talking about easy money
I thought hold on Its not easy money its really hard money I think he wants to be around socialising with people because he is afraid of being alone the more places he frequents the more familiar he becomes with other patrons. This familiarity offers him a kind of protection & belonging
but he stated later that more much should be done for the homeless &
the housing shortage
I watch a lot of these interviews with homeless people. Paul definitely seems one of the more genuine, positive and good people I've seen.
Wish him the best.
God keep you safe my friend... I'm currently living in a tent in Michigan.. Lost my wife to the China virus, and, I, myself, am handicapped... Things should never be like this for anyone, meaning, No One!!, should ever be homeless....
Please go to the department of social services for help. A social worker there can hook you up with a temporary shelter while securing you an apartment, food stamps, medicaid and there are churches that will give you food and others that will serve you meals. St. Vincent de Paul’s will give you free clothing, coat, hat and gloves. God bless you and give you a bright future 🎄
I hope he gets a good night's rest.
He'll rather spend what money he makes in the pub than to pay for a room.
@@MrGoogelaar he's an alcoholic and the only thing he thinks about is his habit, unfortunately.
Making the most of homelessness is dignity's last stand. Amen brother
As usual the 3 wishes of this man who is homeless are selfless. Wishing for peace and love ❤️ and housing for all other homeless
Jesus told us that the poor will always be with us. Homelessness will never end, doesn't mean we shouldn't help people though.
I am homeless living in Plymouth UK 🇬🇧 for 4 years now. I need a break. I don't drink I don't do drugs and I don't beg. Hope this guy has a great Xmas given the circumstances. I receive £147 a month from the government, straight into my bank account. and that's to tax and insure my Mazda Bongo van to sleep in at night. But I'm left with no food or clothing, and hardly any means to be clean. I was in a long term realtionship for over 20 years, and when it ended I signed the house over to my Ex and Children, I cannot get help from anyone, I dread waking up every day as I fear no hope at the age of 43, I'd much rather going to prison if I'm honest but I'm being good so I'm always in my Children's lives...... I wish everyone the best of luck that's in the same situation as me.
Job?
@@patrickglennon6834 was self employed. List everything when I lost my partner 😢 fighting to get it all back. Beginning with a flat or house to rent with help from houseingbnenifit to begin with if I can.
I have lived out of a truck and worked construction, saved money and moved on. Obviously you have been through a lot, I am not making judgement, hang on as best you can.
@@patrickglennon6834 I'm trying lol
Bro try working for uber eats/deliveroo you can make lots of money very fast and easy.
People don’t realize how expensive it is to be homeless!! It is more expensive to be homeless than being housed for everyone. Without a home it costs about 100 a night for a hotel and 450 for a cheap apartment a month. It costs at least 1 for a coffee to keep the body warm and energized and 5 for a month in a home. You see it is very challenging to be homeless and tests many many ways in life. It is sad and very sad.
Having an apartment can be a lonley place for a single person people on the streets will know and even support oneanother
@@64simon true, but you can volunteer, take up a new skill, or just go to church to feel included. There are positive ways to curve loneliness. I was there before and now I am a mom. I spent many many Christmas ALoNE and that would really hurt. The past 2 Christmas I had my child and it is so nice . Merry Christmas
I guess I am realizing how blessed I am to have my child she is my everything. Merry Christmas
@@64simon indeed x
@@64simon you are so right .very well said .loneliness could be depressing and killing too .
So basically stop giving him money so he can dig deep and actually earn and value his earned money ?? Good guy but seems like he’s in that lifestyle because he likes “easy living” more ?? Hmm
He is Irish. It’s a rough life to live though. Wishing Paul the best from Ireland 🇮🇪.
Still prejudice against the Irish there?
The government love jihadis more than their own people
Southern Irish
@@jimmieoakland3843 No .
I run a distribution point for the magazine called The Big Issue, if he or any other person you might interview want too, they can sign up and start selling the big issue and they have the infrastructure to help them access services
The Big Issue is only for illegal immigrants these days from what I've seen. Haven't seen a native sell The Big Issue for at least 10 years.
@@ibiza1290 then you never saw me over the last three months, I get your point about the high lever of immigrants don't the big issue, but that being said, I know plenty of people whom aren't immigrants doing it, and they buy their magazines off me at the distribution point I run in Bishopsgate. But I sincerely wish you and your loved ones a happy Christmas.
@@DeanPorterEsq That's good to know. Merry Christmas mate.
@@ibiza1290 wish you well buddy
No matter what this people do or done no one should be on the streets
Spot on
You know you don't mean that about EVERYONE....
Now you KNOW some people don't deserve a home, or even a life, right?
(Yes, I'm being sarcastic, for certain reasons.)
Some people who have been convicted of certain crimes, whether they actually did those things or not, are treated differently, no matter if their debt to society has been paid in full.
I know someone who was convicted of something he didn't do, simply because he was young, and signed a confession after over 9 hours of harassment by the LEOs questioning him.
Now his life is completely ruined for the rest of his life, and he's been homeless for over 4 years, and because of the wonderful, God fearing hypocrites in the area where he lives, he'll most likely die homeless, especially after just being diagnosed with a progressive respiratory illness, and sleeping rough.
So I have to believe that most of the time, most people mean (especially all those God fearing church going hypocrites) that only SOME people deserve a roof over their heads.
And yes, I'm angry that certain people have to live in these situations, because things seem to work differently for them, for some reason.
The person I'm referring to is actually my son, who I try to help as best I can, just to try to help him survive, because he's actually given up on himself, due to his situation, and is becoming severely depressed, and isn't even trying to take care of his medical condition now, because he said why should he care what happens to him now, he doesn't have a life anymore.
For a Mom, it's the hardest thing to hear your child say, even if he's an adult.
And, before you ask, I can't even allow him into my apartment, because it's a government run building, so he isn't even allowed in to visit me.
@@janicem9225 who are we to judge them??
@@janicem9225 "God fearing?" If they put on a shirt that says "church" and it has a cross on it, then they help everyone but the homeless, they're not God fearing. Even the book of James talks about that. Chapter 1, if someone knocks on your door to ask for a coat, and you tell them "Go forth and be warm," and then you shut your door in their face, what good does that do? That chapter says. Give them your coat, then they will "be warm." These "church" people you're talking about need to hear that. But, just know that the people you're referring to aren't EVERYONE in the church. It's just THOSE church people. That's a bad group in the church.
Also, the reason you're so angry about it all is because he's your son. You love your son. I'm sorry he was falsely convicted. But, most people should have a home. If you're going to say someone does not deserve a home, only say that about convicted murderers. Not about groups that you don't like.
And, be just as angry at the government as you are at the **cough **cough "church." It's not fair for them to not allow you to have visitors, especially when he's your son. It's not like you're letting people move in who aren't on the lease. It's not like you're throwing lavish parties with whomever attending. Direct that anger equally to the government, for that, as you are the church, for not helping your son. It's a government run building, but it's also your home. You should be allowed to have visitors in your home. Especially family. Especially for Christmas or birthdays. That rule is not fair. Just because it's "government run," they think they can make whatever rules they want, no matter how unfair, and unfortunately, the only thing we can do about it is not live there if we don't like the rule.
He looks like a young man wearing a mask of an old person. His eyes are young
All the best to all the homeless people out there. Thank you for sharing. As some of us thing about taking our last breath, some of us also think about taking our first step onto the streets to sleep and these stories help prepare us as well as the comments too.
This fellow is in sur ival mode making the best of his situation. Stiff upper lip. If he were to cry or feel the victim, he wouldn't survive
Paul please seek help for alcohol misuse. Life is short enough.
I am so humble where I sit in my corner of the world, where sleeping on the streets is basically a choice. All my best to Paul and everybody else out there.
Talks like an Irishman. go n-ardóidh an bóthar suas chun bualadh leat
This guy is quiet happy beggining
That sucks I think there’s a need more affordable housing
How affordable would it need to be to end homelessness in your opinion?
@@Richard_Straker modular affordable housing could be a solution
To the housing shortage,
@@Richard_Straker Anybody on minimum wage should be able to rent a home surly the boomers did and had money at end of week to go Social club for a drink along with raiding kids what happened Richard why is society so expensive today for the next generation, could it be that the boomers are the only generation to have robbed their children generation. ?
I’m sceptical that lack of affordable housing is even the problem here. It would need to be free for some of these people and that comes with stipulations they don’t wish to comply with. I don’t think Generation Rent’s inability to buy is in any way linked to rough sleeping.
@@Richard_Straker Absolutely garbage the conservatives sold of council housing via right to buy most with a 85% discount now look a housing crisis, now look the youth have to pay £1200 a month the boomers have robbed their children and created a housing crisis also they have voted for Brexit which will destroy the youths future as well, the youth will have to pick up the mess left behind.
What do we do when the outcasts of our society, dont want to rejoin it. We should take a long hard look at society
This guy is a handsome silver fox. All he needs is his lower tooth fixed and throw him in a suit and he'd look like any successful guy. Just shows we're all the same at the end of the day. I hope this man finds some blessings in life because he seems like a good man.
I wear mark Darcey of London and no one knows I'm homeless.
Thankfully I'm in work but if I loose my job I'll be in trouble, no one will give to a beger in a £250 suit.
Seems like he enjoys being homeless
No one enjoys homelessness, but people do adapt even to the point of trying to rationalize and justify it.
$8.00 night is not bad at all,, IT EQUALS THE BEST SITUATION IN THE USA WITHOUT ALL THE RED TAPE.... AND ITS ALL IMMEDIATE WITH no PROGRAMs , NO HOMELESS PERSON NPO CORPORATION BUISINESS INVOLVEMNT,... The BEST SITUATIONs in The USA IS WHERE you have subsidized housing WHERE market value of The apartment IS made UP AND funded by STATE, FEDERAL and LOCAL governmentS .. USUALLY THE charge TO THE person IS A third of their income which usually is about The exact same, $240.00…..
Good Advent Merry Christmas 🎄🕊😻
I'm a working class citizen and I completely understand where he is coming from @7:00 , it is natural that people like being better than others and people see homeless people as "lower" than them.. its a shame.. but people are a55holes. It makes working class citizens feel superior.. just like bosses in management feel superiors to minimum wage employees.. or CEOs feel superior to managers.
It’s surprising how easily people become “accustomed” to dismal situations.
It's called "learned helplessness". Very quickly, people lose their ability to continue to fight and just content themselves with terrible conditions. It's especially common in people who had rough upbringings, due to neurotransmitter changes that situation causes.
opethfeldt Interesting. Makes sense.
Jesus talking through the voice of the poor and destitute
Earth is your home
All the tax money that goes into benefits and there are still so many homeless or people dying after having their benefits revoked.