55 year old Homeless Man carries 2 Masters Degrees ( Maurice Johnson )
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 พ.ค. 2011
- May 6th 2013 - Update on Maurice! More to come: dannymcglashing.com/update-on-...
This video was featured in Time, Huffington Post, The Blaze ..pretty much everywhere.
55 year old Maurice Johnston lives in Boston, by way of Cleveland. He has a Masters Degree in Plasma Physics from Dartmouth College, and a masters in Electrical Engineering and acoustics from Purdue University. He's worked over 10 years at Lockheed Aerospace & Aerodyne Research Corp. Maurice has taught in Science and physics, and took care of both his parents in their time of need. Maurice is very well spoken, (he sounds like Obama) and is very kind, so why is Maurice homeless.....
Maurice is referenced in the Boston Globe here: bo.st/16HVUQB
Maurice has an in depth "LinkedIn" profile here: linkd.in/lK0bdJ
Maurice' E-mail address is referenced in the video
Hi and Thank You for taking the time to watch this video, my name is Danny McGlashing and I run the 60 Days channel here on TH-cam, I work part time as an all around volunteer in my community. I am currently working on 'The Underdog Network' for people like Maurice, check it out at udnet.org
I can be contacted either on twitter @DannyMcGlashing , on Facebook through this link: on. kxuykS or via e-mail danny@dannymcglashing.com
Thank you for watching this video and please send Maurice all the support you can, preferably a job in his field ;)
Danny
When someone calls you overqualified, that's bullshit. The real thing they are telling you is, "You'll too good and you'll either have my position, or be promoted above me. And I don't want that to happen."
Your comment is wise and discerning.
Generic Asian American Guy this is very true man
No. What they're saying is "If I hire you, and if you get a better, more challenging, better fitting job, you will leave mine and take that. Which is completely fine and we're happy for you, but that brings us back to square one because we will need to spend the same amount of time training a new employee."
There's always two sides to everything.
Or they mean, we can't afford you.
onee what do u mean effort you, the reason you are working for them is do they can pay you what you are promised.
I contacted Maurice through the gmail that he mentioned in this video. He's no longer homeless but he's still looking for a job. I'm glad that he's no longer homeless and I wish him the absolute best of luck. Keep going man!
I do know that some companies, I wouldn't think of aerospace or higher educational institutions being this way though, dislike people in their upper 50's especially 60's because it raises their worker insurance premiums; it's not uncommon for insurance companies or if the company created their own insurance company, for their actuaries to tell the management do something about your older workers because that causes rates to be higher, or if the company owns the employee insurance gimmick, causes higher expenses.
jmitterii2 agism is real.
Ask him does he tutor?
Reina Macarena He has a LinkedIn and his gmail is in the video
Reina Macarena He also has a LinkedIn. Greater Boston area Maurice Johnson
He sacrificed for his parents. Very touching and loving. God will bless Him tremendously!
Yes God will bless him tremendously.
@@catherinesikazwe86 Amen yes he will. He's going to be blessed, GOD is going to bless him for the things that he has done for his dad and mom.
AMEN
@@quintillabatts9472 Halleluia. We praise the Lord.
@@catherinesikazwe86 Amen my sister, GOD, he's who we give our praises to.
I found this guy in facebook. Seems he got a job years ago and has been working since like 2013 or 2014. And he still lives in Boston.
That is great to hear! I hope he’s doing well.
YES!!
That's fantastic! I hope meet him one day!
That's quite good to hear.
This man proves that you can make all the right choices, but yet you can still be a failure.
+scaboi A truly depressing thought. But then again, the pressure to go to college and get a good job is very unnerving so maybe this could be a bonus thought for drop outs
GenoThePassionate No, it all comes down to luck.
GenoThePassionate You can make any path you want, but it still comes down to luck.
GenoThePassionate Luck is the biggest factor. You can work hard and make all the right choices, but still be a failure at life. There's more to success in life than having a good job, a nice house, and a new car.
GenoThePassionate I agree that you shouldn't rely on luck alone, but for some people, that's the only hope they have. Some people work hard, determined, and are dedicated but are stuck at the bottom.
age discrimination is a real thing
Unless they are hired as models that serve........ It's a real thing :(
This man has a masters in engineering and more than likely has decades of experience. What employer would not want that?
Lu Johnson Capitalism is a REAL thing!
And race, and gender. Murika.
Lu Johnson And the fact that Globalism has fucked over the middle class. These greedy cunt multinationals are now outsourcing well educated engineers out of the country. No wonder the economy is garbage these corporations are allowed to ship every single job away and for slave labour salaries in poorer countries.
So after being homeless for several years with a PhD degree and several books published in my field (all peer reviewed), I gave up looking for work and didn't tell anyone about my level of education. But just when I was not expecting anything, I was called from a Middle School, near the place where I was camping, to teach. And is here where I am since 2010: teaching in a middle school. And guess what? I love it. I don't even think anymore about the time when I was teaching kids in Boston in Ivy League Colleges. Teaching at-risk kids was my first job in 1986 (Harlem, NY), and this time I am at home teaching at-risk kids. I am 58 years old!
Have a drink and relax for christ's sake!
Shut up... You probably had a PhD in "Gender Studies" or something of the like...
Let's high-five! Here is another one more or less like you. (I just wrote to Maurice as well.) I did that thing too. If you say you're educated, people think you're crazy or merely joking. So I too had two CV versions, one for kitchen jobs etc but of course then they will say that you likely won't be able to operate their brand of coffee machine, LOL. I am not black, but I am a migrant. Just as bad. Everyone knows we're all thieves and liars. (Okay, I am exaggerating.) My homelessness is a while ago, but I still feel just as stuck as I was back then. 2020 has just started and dammit, I've so had it with misery and boredom and I've decided that 2020 will be different. Because it has to be.
Added on 11 November: My situation had a lot to do with so-called sadistic stalking including extensive hacking. It is quite common for stalking victims to lose their income and home. Unfortunately, the difference between sadistic stalking and strange customs in your host country - if you are a migrant - can be hard to identify. My stalkers still won't leave me alone and I see no other way forward than making a lot of noise about it first and taking it forward by turning this liability into an asset. My two stalkers are probably commonly considered "batshit-crazy" but that is not their fault. Society needs to make more room for these types of personalities.
If it's not that, then English most people are batshit-crazy...
Good for U!
@@angelinasouren Thieves and liar's I needed that laugh!. This is your year. you will be fine!
I volunteered at a homeless shelter in Jacksonville, FL back in 2006. One question that we had to ask people who came in for a bed was how many years of schooling they had. I don't know why, but we just did. Anyway, a volunteer asked a 50-something year old guy that question and he said 24 or something like that. Everyone started looking at him and then each other. The volunteer was like "huh"? They guy said that he went to medical school. I later found out that he was a doctor and his wife left him for another man. He became so distraught and messed up mentally that he started drinking heavily, lost everything, and ended up homeless.
patrisio3 they had you ask that question for statistical purposes. Also a lot of people give up because of a broken heart 💔
patrisio3 I just wanted you to know that I liked your comment
Women ruin everything
I always remember this comment from time to time, thanks for sharing.
Multi Meter yup they do man... love is a drug! A bad break up led me to hating myself and eventually drug use. I am now recovering acknowledge the situation how it had affected me mentally and being positive as possible!
Wow, this man lost everything to take care of his family. He is a diamond. God bless him and help him.
You help him, god wants you to help.
+Rant Therapist You sound like you could do with some help.
cat newman why don't you help him
rxs 13 -because it was 2011- this post 2017
keecefly-You really need to research the signs of Christ's imminent return. They are all there, even changes in the sun, moon and stars. Research evolution and you'll find it's a lie. Don't just believe NOTHING turned into SOMETHING. There is a God and He cares. That is why Jesus died for us and is coming back. Evolution theory is laughable when you really study it (I did). The bible says 'make sure of all things.'
Shit... this guy should be retiring soon, but instead he's job hunting. The future of America worries me sometimes.
Anonymous go to another country its way worse than this, such an ignorant statement..
MACKLEB Many people I talk to are actually planning on moving to Canada depending on how the country turns out
I guess you think this man should be discriminating against.
lucia nguyen What?
Racist white people make America look bad.
Theres something wrong with this world
Yep, I agree with you
and some talk about free education as a form of reparations for blacks PLEASE!!!!! I SAY GIVE THIS STOLEN LAND BACK TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND BLACKS PAY NO TAXES AND JOBS ARE GIVING TO US WITH FIRST PRIORITY
Answer to this is get into another feild like cooking he looks like a eater
say it again
It's GREED. That's what's wrong. 😢😢😢
This is heartbreaking. He seems to be such a sweet person, eloquent person.
Sometimes being too nice isn't a good thing. Sometimes you have to put on your own oxygen mask before you try to help someone else.
this is the age that education isn't respected but your social media followers is your new credit score
Brianna Ravenell what happened to us?
Aaron Grant the millennials happened
Brianna Ravenell yea Brianna that's so true. and you don't even.need a high.school qualification to succeed. crazy.times.ahead.
Typical comment from probably a boomer who earned an entry-level job with a HS diploma and zero job experience. Looking forward to your attempt at a defense to my comment.
Adam Paolella lol
PhD in physics and Masters in electrical engineering from an Ivy League and still struggling. This mans experience has opened my eyes.
Thomas Coy Education isn't everything. You need contacts and experience in the occupation.
This man had 10 years of industry experience in engineering.
Nepotism is a key player in things
They're giving out masters degrees to anyone who will pay for them. And the govt guarantees the loan. He should have been working after 1. He's so dumb he got 2.
@@kmlumd44 Your comment says absolutely NOTHING of value, you could've kept that
I can't believe he's unemployable when he's qualified to teach Physics.
God Bless him.
Compassion&Loyalty
Nothing knew here.
Been going on for years.
As every physics grad know; having a degree in physics is definitely not a golden ticket to employment.
God did bless that guy with a shitty life situation. I don't think he kneels every night thanking that god.
He just probably doesn’t want to teach in public schools.
These people is picky and lazy... illegal mexican earns more than these american themselves... bunch of master degree phd holder has ego problem.... you know those immigrant has phd from their country.. when they arrives in america.. they wash dishes.. janitor.. general work... after a few years.. they own a business... thats call sacrificing.. you have to do something to survive and sustain..
He seems like such a nice person and so very smart...He would be a great teacher and what he did for his parents was wonderful.
Over qualified, under appreciated.
Exactly!!!!!!!
This aim high reach for the sky spent all available productive years hiding in halls of higher learning / try to enter the job market at age sixty with no significant job history , expecting to earn 120,000$ per year . How do you think it was going / copamues promote from within if at all possible . When companies use head hunters they have their own criteria . If your like this old man you wont be getting referred has nothing to do with anything other than his history , his story does not matter .
Thats Life. Deal w it. Too smart to ACCEPT a roofing or fastfood job(s) ?? Their NON SOLUTIONS to temporary problems makes them more comical and the ppl who wouldnt hire them correct. Theyve OBVIOUSLY limited other options available n QUIT..DECIDED TO RATHER DO..NOTHING. fuKem! AZZJAX. GROWN MEN..EXCUSING THEMSELVES..ABSURD. u got "brains" though?..hunh.??
Chris Brown, stop being an idiot. Someone does not spend that long in school with the intention of accepting a Fast Food or Roof job....especially at his age which would be close to retirement age now (62 as this video was done 7 years ago). Do you even understand how difficult a Masters in Electrical Engineering is hard to get? Of course you don't, because idiots like yourself don't value education.
This is why America relies so much on immigrants to produce technological innovations, because people like you give education a second thought when it should be the most important thing in society. The fact that you are able to use TH-cam and respond to comments can be attributed to Computer Scientists going to school. Of course you don't think of stuff like that, because you don't look at all the abstract layers.
Chris Brown, how would taking a menial role actually help him? You also think that fast food outlets want to hire someone that's purely seeking employment to fill time, ie no long term prospect of them hanging around? And can you really envisage a 55 year old, overweight man climbing across roofs?
Seriously I really hope you're never faced with the same situation, as you'd quickly learn your suggestions merely consist of asinine rhetoric.
But I'm guessing you likely dropped out of school early so have little concern of ever being deemed over qualified for anything.
a masters degree and PhD physics. On the streets homeless. No wonder china is now the new economical superpower. They would have put him to work
Yeah, for 40 cents an hour.
Wow you're a genius, I'm sure that's how it works. Why don't I just the $20 in my back pocket, head over to china, and never work a day in my life!
For sure!! Amercia Leaders need to wait up.
Seems as if by design.
yes u are right an 8 year old kid is smarter than most adults from UK US
When I was doing my PhD (1994) with the money I was getting from my scholarship (i.e., $600.00 a month) I had to pay my rent, eat, and pay utility, and send my mother money so she could eat too. That is "the problem" you have when you come from the lower level of society--you must provide for members of your family! You are not just dealing with your own issue, you have to solve you family's economical problems.
Very true! A lot of ppl don't understand that.
i know how hard it is
As a Mexican American adult in my 30 ..I still give 80 percent of my check to my mother .
Because he took care of his parents, God will bless him. If he keeps the faith.
Where was god?
Suave JAE
You sound just like one of them silver and gold preachers. You think Monet is a blessing. There are millionaires that are on their death bed and would give all they have to be as healthy as this guy. Besides, it’s not those who start the race but those who finish with integrity.
Pharoh Monch
What happens if he doesn't keep faith?
I pray he finds a job and gets back on his feet.....decent guy just down on his luck. never judge a homeless person until you know their story
Never judge a homeless person, period.
prayers doenst do shit...
Sad
you're so right...I pray God help him to leverage his life right back n track. Best of luck Sir.
Yes, I believe so myself
Never ever look down on someone, unless you are helping them up.
Love that motto. Thanks.
True
Agreed
Just now seeing this and it's 2020, his story is heartbreaking. I hope he's living his best life now and have the Best job ever.
nequa johnson, me too, if anybody knows what happened to him, please update.
r mor He got a job in 2014 and is no longer homeless. :)
Reminds us not to trust in this world’s system.
@Diz One Only with the LORD’s help! No one can create anything on their own without HIM.
The world system tells us not to trust the world system.
For REAL. It was created by the wealthy to serve and protect the wealthy. That's the truth.
The USA system
God bless him, I wish him well.
+Paul Charles what shit are you trying to say. it's because he's black
+Cool Man ok I'm sorry but in the uk it's like that blacks suffer more. I'm working in the libraries and it's based on nepotism or cronyism we are the first to be laid off.
+Paul Charles you are so right
+Paul Charles and where do you live, wash, store clothes, wash clothes, eat, think clearly? when are u able to forget about what you've lossed, who you've lost? how do u maintain sanity, become hopeful, maintain faith, and while all this is going on, work for yourself and acquire a skill
Saying "god bless" is a way of you telling everyone that you hypocritically "care"...
Go help....do something instead sending useless "thoughts and prayers"
this guy is no bum..if his story is true he is a real man
robb h i never saw him begging for money . Using services of homeless shelter is not definition of bum . A bum lives by asking ( bumming ) money and food from others . A bum us one that chooses that as a viable means of support . Most are notable for using a cup to shake in peoples face as if it were an empty rice bowl .
As far a being a man i would say only that we all have a natural progression from birth unto manhood and then in time we pass that highly productive period of life . We loose our fire and zeal , our eye site fades and we age until we enter our second childhood and then in time we pass on to make room for next guy . This man is definitely on the backside of his productive period . He is not what he once was , what ever that is . He is dwindling and soon he will blink out . Did he ever amount to anything ? Did he accomplish anything like supporting children and a wife ? Did he fulfill the function of life his destiny ? God knows . I know he is over the hill and on borrowed time .
Areal man gets up every morning and goes forth to lay his life down on behalf of his wife and children . This is what manhood id about , serving others and taking care of your own responsibilities .
John Beaver you must be a bum bc you are not working that hard for you to keep trolling. Get a hammer and start working you lazy!
one man said, learning is not a task but the real task is converting the knowledge to cash.
Yes age is a major factor wheh hiring but of course no one talks about it..plus it may be put on ones resume' without one knowing..
Also companies hire looks or attractivenes before degrees..
@@rosannecole4992 the luxury of choice amongst competition.
Then other factors outside skills and education will be made "important".
@@oddballsok Thank You
Sometimes it's not WHAT you know, but WHO you know.
Not just sometimes nowadays Christina.....All The Time.
Yep
@@colorfulcodes have you heard of an UPDATE on Maurice?? It's ridiculousss. I've been trying for a long time now...... NOTHING.
And more often, who knows you!
amazing man ,he gave up everything for his folks...bravo
highly educated, very well spoken, optimistic & positive minded and obviously intelligent.
worked for a major aeronautics & defense company and yet all that still don't matter.
life is very unfair.
Mahmoud Tokura duh..THATS LIFE. DEAL W IT. GET A FUCKN JOB. Doing NOTHING..is the ansewr for SMART GUYS??..cant find a solution to a temporary problem ?? Then your an AZZJAK
Chris Brown, at least learn to articulate yourself before participating in a conversation. You sound like a useless demented fool.
It has less to do with life and more to do with a broken system based on competition and greed.
Itchy Wool Sweater, I completely agree with that.
it's doesn't if you go to college
or university because colleges is just using somebody ideas is about makingvyour own ideas
and making money people that
don't finish high school and become
billionaires
I am just watching this video today in Dec. 2019. I hope he is ok now and back on track. But this video is very heartbreaking. He deserves a good job or hopefully he can start his own teaching facility.
Only in America do we have super educated people who can’t get a job. What a shame we have become
India and Nigeria too
@Reuel T She wrote that comment in 2018. Grab 'Em by the Pu$$y Donnie had been president for two years by then.
That's kind of an American-centered thing to assume. It could likely be like this in a lot of different countries I'm sure. A lot of people in other countries can obtain the education in the first place
South Africa too 🇿🇦
College is a scam
My husband and I had a daughter that lost her job and did not pay the Cobra on her company insurance (she was 31 and didn't think she would get sick) But two months after being laid off she found out she had Melanoma and no insurance. We spent our entire life savings on her care. But that didn't save her, we lost her at 37. Then I became sick and the bill at he hospital was 300K, I was in there a month. Even with insurance we had to pay 20% which was 60K. One year later I was sick again with the hospital bill at 200k, so we had to pay 40K. Then hubby was laid off. He was 63 years old. Nobody wants to hire an old Electrical Engineer. So we retired without savings and still owing about 20K. It is very hard
I pray nothing but the best for him and anyone else that's going through this. God bless you all
Heavensent G. Thank you that was beautiful. I have 2 degrees so I can relate.
Bless your kind heart.
Amen😇
Heavensent G. You idiot the best is in reserve for those who earn it . Life does not give the best to the least deserving for that you only need to buy more litto tickets / why involve God in your stupidity ? You invike the name of God cause you think he is one you can manipulate by sounding pious ? Your an idiot
Wayne Robinson, that's a lie. There are people out there who are born with a silver spoon in their hand, there are those who have to work from having absolutely nothing to gaining something in life. It is well-noted that often those whom are rich remain rich, and often those whom are poor remain poor unless if some odd catastrophe occurs.
So when you say "Life does not give the best to the least deserving" observe what you say before you write it. Because that is certainly true, I can think of a lot of people on the top of my head who do not deserve the riches they have, yet have it. By the way, fix your spelling and grammatical errors.
What a man! Educated, heart educated, strong values and a true gentleman.
His situation is a true symptom of what 's rotten in this world.
Almost 10 years after this post, I'd like to have some news from him.
would love an update on him - hope things are better now
Ik can't believe he's 65 now . I hope he's getting some type of money.
@Tim Terrell what,?
Things are probably worst. Maybe this guy eve died from hunger and cold.. What’s funny about God is that when he really decides to put u down, he just gives u little death day by day… No one can convince me that God is a good tolerant being. He randomly pick the ones whom he decides to torture.
@@pickywolf2728he’s active on Facebook. He’s still alive.
Exactly, the worst thing people do so carelessly and arrogantly is they judge. You don't know someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes or lived a day in their lives. You don't what they've been through, where they came from, and all the things they're battling with. How dare anyone look down upon another in judgment as if you think you know someone's entire life based on a single glance, and think them less than a human being.
Well spoken
but we can judge them for their actions
the unfortunate do not deserve sanctimonious comment.
only God can judge
breakaway2x u
I call this a waste of knowledge. People like this should be given a teacher's job right away when they're unemployed, wasted knowledge is never a good thing in any society.
Proof of how hard u can work and it doesn’t pay off. I’m almost in this mans boat.
Same
.
Hard work paid off back in the 1960s/70s/80s...from 90s up until now, it means nothing.
One day ok next day on street..family and friends dont help always.
@@shannon2748 Nowadays it's about working SMART not just hard...work hard but smart. Orr.. work smart and go hard but it's really in the idea of doing the same thing but ''smart''.. in his case, starting an online channel not per se on youtube but it would kick start...he could do some quick and nice stuff and from there elevate...it may take time but depends on how he'd approach it.
Proof that expensive college is generally a waste of money. It's more who you know.
And what you major in. Physics isn't exactly known for being a lucrative source of jobs. The most common jobs for these people is teaching and research. Getting a gig in research requires a LOT of intellect, work, and patience. Teaching in a high school for him is out of the question mostly because of his criminal record.
As opposed to say, getting a degree in Electrical Engineering, and being smart about your choices in life, you will have a decent paying job and live comfortably.
@@AraluenSparr What criminal record?
If you've kept up with what's really going on as opposed to the propaganda in the media about the fake booming economy, you'd know that most job markets have been gutted as well as anyone over 35 years old (much, much worse over 50) are usually eliminated for consideration regardless of degrees, experience, abilities and willingness.
Personally, I've met tons of older Americans who once worked in such fields as engineering, computers and other supposedly lucrative areas who lost their jobs due to a failing company, downsizing or being kicked out because they were too old for what HR wanted to pay or they were replaced with inexperienced foreigners the laid off employee had to train. Many of them have either been forced into an early retirement or working crappy part-time retail level jobs just to hold them over. It's still very bad out there.
This was filmed in 2011 when things were even worse. Odds are, no matter how hard he tries, he'll never be offered a decent paying job again. They save those for the 29 year olds and even they are having a very tough time. It's bad for all of us unless you are very well connected.
Yes it is always who know
@@astridgalactic9336…...….You are absolutely correct Astrid! I have worked in the business world for 35 years - the last 20 years in Learning & Development. Whilst I am only degree educated, I have a raft of L&D qualifications and was senior manager, lead facilitator and course designer for one of the 'Big 4' Accounting firms for almost a decade. [as part of my job, I was also responsible for designing, delivering and managing the firm's 'Train-the-Trainer' program China-wide].
Although I am 'old' - I am an extremely passionate practitioner of 'contemporary' learning methodologies [such as experiential and accelerated learning] and embrace new concepts with relish. I am also a voracious reader of everything related to the business world - I am fascinated by the impact that new technologies and social media are having, the shift from a product-centric to customer-centricity business model and the dramatic and rapid changes that the global markets are experiencing.
I have given keynotes and seminars on these topics in numerous countries in Asia [where I have lived for the past 25 years] and consider myself an SME [subject matter expert] on many of them. I have helped a wide range of business professionals from fresh graduates and interns, to very senior management and C-suites.
Yet for the past five years - I have been unable to find stable and regular work. I've applied for literally thousands of jobs from Singapore to Poland that [without wishing to sound arrogant] I could do standing on my head. I have had 3 interviews in all that time - and on every occasion the interviewer looked like a 16 year old college student!
I have worked with 'HR, Organisational and Talent Development Heads' in a plethora of major banks and financial institutions who haven't got the faintest idea of what constitutes an effective 'end-to-end' L&D strategy, how to create and manage a high-quality L&D department or even facilitate a workshop properly.
So like you state in your comment - I too, have found myself having to accept crappy and very low-paid work [on a one-off basis] for greedy 'so-called' training companies who offer prehistoric and totally irrelevant content - that is mostly delivered by cretins who would be more suited to stacking shelves in Wallmart! [and that's an insult to Wallmart employees!]
To make matters works, these training companies religiously adhere to the 'Treat your people like shit, pay them peanuts and keep all the money for yourself' Business Model. I roar with laughter when I see supposed 'gurus of business' talking about diversity in the workplace on forums such as Ted, LinkedIn, HBR etc. It's a fucking myth!
I have never felt so demoralised, frustrated and utterly fed-up in all my life. I have no idea how my wife and I will survive - but it saddens me greatly that it's so much more about 'who you know and not what you know' that matters today.
@@astridgalactic9336 This is So VERY true. I was basically forced out at age 58 -9 years ago. Company was deceitful, ruthless and violated several labor laws. Many of the people in my age group were hired as temps etc.
Lucky for me by the grace of God I was able to retire completely. But at first I was left destitute almost became homeless, and what hurt the most and always will is that I did ALL the right, socially and educationally prescribed things and in the end NO ONE gave a damn and even took a certain pleasure in almost destroying me. Never again. I oftentimes think of going to work temp but my body and mind lock up completely.
When I go to gym early in the mornings I see mostly 20 and 30 something's going to work-very few 50 and 60s.
Even the white male friends I knew and sometimes worked with back then now aged 50s and early sixties have reappeared with horror stories of being forced out, laid off, fired, worked almost to death. Most have had to get on disability because the workplace DOES NOT want them AND has used them up so their physical and mental health is iffy at best.
Imagine that.
So I DO NOT believe the lie that the economy is booming except for tech workers and a couple of other sectors. The rest are getting screwed.
respect everyone you meet
ikr
What does it mean to "respect" someone?
Even those not worth a fuck ? Why exactly
I respect those i deem worthy of respect i honor only the honorable . Even a child is known by his works good or bad / honor the bad as you would the good ? Fuck you
Wayne Robinson you're clearly young and naive , " even those not worth a fuck " . Only people that aren't " worth a fuck " are people like you that look down on others because of lack of status or money. Hopefully you grow up to be a little open minded and gain a bit more wisdom.
He took care of his aging parents even with or without the degrees that makes him quite honorable like a person who just served his nation at war. Yap i salute him.
I'm proud of him for fully sacrificing for his parents that's a good man.
Really wonderful man. I hope he is now living in comfort, peace and filled with happiness. He deserves the very best!!
Proof that simply working hard and gaining qualifications does not guarantee success. Even forcing yourself to work for literally nothing for years to 'prove you're not entitled/lazy' or 'get your foot in the door' leaves you downtrodden, with low self-esteem and with the belief that your work is worthless... I think I've been paid three times in the 7 years I've worked. Be careful with 'internships' and 'apprenticeships'. Rent everywhere around me is $3000 for a 1 bedroom apartment with mold, broken windows and no heating.
what city is your location? the rent is very high around you. How do you cope?
Little Wolf Taima Why should we be careful about internships or apprentiships?
Josh Spencer in most internships and apprenticeships, you don't actually get paid, it's really you working from anywhere from 3 weeks to sometimes 3 years, while trying to stay afloat and juggle another job
ItsRoskull But one you become a Journeyman you reap the rewards of of all that hard work LEARNING with your hands for the rest of your life.
Little Wolf Taima a lack of openings signals an opening for a new business... don't depend on others for jobs
Here's the real problem. Higher education trains you to work for others and therefore most college grads tend to end up relying on others. Start your own businesses and set yourselves free my friends!
That usually requires a ton of MONEY to do my friend.
PedalTheGlobe everyone cannot own their own business!
Not that simple. Requires capital, connects, and money. Which ironically, is often needed to get a job. Ohhhhh the irony!!!
The thing is in order to start your own business. You need to work for someone else for a while. The reason is you need to accumulate knowledge, work experiences, money, and connection. Otherwise, you gonna lose your business in a very short period. Also, schools do not teach students how to survive in this society.
Such short sighted people! I started my own private Speech Therapy business with $175!!!!!! That’s it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All it takes is motivation and the ability to fill out an application for the Secretary of State and get a money order! I admit I was once brain washed and programed to work for someone else as well, thank Yahweh for enlightenment!
Teachers are needed. I hope he finds something. God bless!
Wow! blessed is a man that supports his family.
legends live amongst us
Ronnie Santo we live among giant.
Ronnie Santo I sure hope he's teaching.
I like that comment: "Legends live amongst us"
God bless you Brother, How many children could say like u that they took care of their parents. God see your heart, u will get through god bless
Seems like a really great guy. Extremely well spoken. Trying to take good care of his parents. God bless him.
He has a very good speaking voice, sounds very intelligent, surely there is something viable that he can do. Employers check him out.
He's lying
He is too clever & sincere to suit himself in the stupid world. Many rich people are corrupt politicians, prostitutes, selling harmful products, fake religious leaders, money laundering and other illegal, selfish activities.
@@Sayonara301 the guy is lying pls wake up.
Shaun Naidoo you have 1st hand knowledge of your statement? let us know how you actually know this? I also did not realize that this is an old video, wonder how he is doing no? Update on him please.
@@lorebay2593 he was exposed as a fraud a long time ago. He has no degree. Everything he said is lies.
I know how you feel man, I was in the same position, was living in homeless shelters, eating at food kitchens, etc. It was the worst experience of my life. I was lucky and found someone to help me. I got a job, got my own place and finally put my education to use. I've been a software developer for almost 2 years. It's a struggle and I got lucky. Hope you are doing well, I know this is an old video. I sincerely hope you are not in the same situation.
This is just awful. It is mortifying too see this and think of our future. This country is circling the drain
Karate Lebron
Oh yeah, it could be your future. You ever decide you're too good to do any sort of manual labor you might be ass out just like the poor victim of society in this video is.
A spinning side kick won't get you out of it, but maybe a twenty pound sledge hammer and a large can of elbow grease can.
There has always been slugs and arogant people . Some of each category find success in life . Many more honest people approach life expecting nothing but agreed upon wages . Most of these work hard to make them self indispensable to their employer and in time are accounted faithful and beneficial and they rise in value and security . These are the kind business are built upon . If you are young and have collegeeducation it shouldny hurt you unless you have bought into the SJW crap and the entitled mentality that thinks your needs should be provided for you irrespective of any value you bring to the company . These kinds will find them self going down the road kicking rocks until they can get some things strait in their thinking . Nothing is owed you because you went to school don't kid yourself .
Bobby Cigarillo its never been just have a college degree and your all set its just lies people tell you
Omg so true
I showed this clip and some with degrees and positions concluded that it's likely he had a drug problem. That is not a fare conclusion
Maurice Johnson, we are rooting for you or come to the UK, we have a shortage of the 'Real' Science field in our schools, colleges and universities.
Give him a ticket.. and a nice meal!!
whats ‘real’ science?
It is true we do have a shortage of teachers but I would not expect him to travel across the Atlantic for a job. I read on another comment that he isn't homeless anymore but I am not sure if it is true.
I love that guy. He is so deserving of a better life. He put his family,before everything. What an awsome man. God bless you, for showing the world, that you care.
Do we have an update on this guy...? i hope he found his feet..!!
e mail him and find out. the address is in the video
This guy is overweight and probably found a heart attack rather than a job / no one having no experience in life is gonna walk into a great job based on two-degrees . Companies promote from within when possible . Entrance level jobs are beneath this man . I would like to know his honest work history . He wasted his life hiding in school . Maybe he should go back to school . Oh who would pay for that Bernie says he will
Wayne Robinson ; if this guy story is true you're a heartless man and hopefully you will change your mindset because that's sad what you just wrote, and what comes around goes around I hope you realize that
TOP #1 gee usually people of your intelligence usually threaten with God or Karma oh wait you did that already . Most likely his mom and dad mortgaged up their home to keep him in school . He lived with them till one passed and social security of the remaining wasn't enough to keep up and house went to foreclosure . This guy s 30,000$ a year job is and was nothing laborers in cnstruction make more than that / it is possible to waste your productive years in vain empty pursuit and it appears he did . Social security requires you to be vested with forty qualified quarters. Once you are vested you may apply and award will be established based on last five years income . This guy is missing life he is 55 at the time with no history and broken history / if you were hiring your criteria wont allow you to hire him . I suggest he go back to school for another ten years but watch his diet
TOP #1 what i know his everyone always puts their best face forward and his story does not pass stink test . Im not impressed with bullshit stories . I would be more impressed with a better story without him being the hero marked by self sacrifice after hanging out in school for years . What good did these degrees do him ? Now maybe if he goes back and gets another . I actually met a man with five degrees he was a professor at university . Two degrees but no accomplishment or history . When people hire they look at history they look for stability . This guy says he doesn't have that but he has two degrees . You cant eat the degrees and if you are not benefitted by them they were a waste of time . In same space of time it took him to get his degree an apprentice Ironworker will earn 125,000$ this is before he becomes a journeyman . Im not impressed one bit with this guy. Life is passing him by .
He is overqualified - yes it's a thing
I think we attended Purdue together. You never know where life’s turns will take you. Praying all is well
Tears of joy man for u..God will bless u in every aspect of your life.
I can see him as a professor, teaching future engineers. HA! I hadn't even gotten to that point in the video, and it came up while I was typing! I like his calmness and the sound of his voice, and I can see him explaining difficult concepts in a way that makes them clearer and easier to understand. He's a good man to sacrifice everything for his mom, and it's so unfair that life turned around and screwed him for it. I really hope something came through for him and he's in a better place now and has a job where he can use that brilliant mind to its fullest capacity.
John Beaver All the garbage is not in the trash.
margaret thomason
If you're hungry I have plenty of chicken bones left over from last night. Still a bit of cartilage left on them. I must tell you though, no free bum rides here. YOU WILL WORK for them.
This is the problem with these filthy mother fuckers today--- Malfunction in the function!
margaret thomason
Yes plenty of street debris like mauriice johnson littering the streets of the U.S .
I propose fleets of massive mobile Rototillers and garbage compactors to patrol the streets.
Make America Great Again!
John Beaver
Dont waste my time. Will block and will not respond to your type.
margaret thomason
Instead of wasting your time typing up ridiculous nonsense, you should use that time learning how to be self sufficient, bum.
Your beloved bernie Sanders is also a bum.
I am scared for my children. How can you have those credentials and be homeless. This country is holding together by threads.
The united states like any other first world country has never seen the recession and crisis I have living in a third world you have no idea trust me
This is what the communist demonrats want for America!!!! Make no doubt!!!!!
Exactly why I didn't have kids. Foresight goes a long way.
Hildafunk's World bullshit. The problem here is that he risked everything he had and drained his savings when the Bush recession hit. If he hadn’t have done that, he would be laid off and found a job months later. You can’t survive for months on nothing.
instead of aim for something high aim for something basic that is needed by all. plumber and electrician will always have a job.
OMG... First time seeing this video and it's 10 years old. MJ I hope that at this time in your life you are doing well. God bless you for what u did for your parents. I'm writing from The Bahamas.... Sending you sunshine ❤️🙏
This is so sad .. What ever happened over the last few years for Maurice ... I do hope life turned around for him and he was offered a really good position befitting of this man with his eloquence and intelligence .... A lovely lovely person with a lovely soul ....
If anybody knows about Maurice please let me know .... Thank you .......
This is why I find it HARD to believe in karma...this guy...according to his side of the narrative followed all the rules, took care of his parents and seems like an affable guy...and...?
You follow other people and society's rules...well let's just say they were never in your best favour to begin with. Shit hits the fan on your side, they leave you to dry.
Life is not fair all the time, the system in this nation is exclusively biased...this man's circumstances is highly unfortunate, he made sacrifices to take care of his parents, that is a grand quality. He has a brilliant mind, and demeanor. The modern world doesn't want smart people, doesn't want smart people to teach the rest of us. The elites in this world want a large portion to be dependable upon them, and their slaves....
The only guarantee in life is that there are no guarantees. America is still the greatest country in the world though because you can lose it all and still have a second chance and a third chance to make it all back, though, it's just unfortunate that his luck turned out the way it did. The government is supposed to provide a safety net to prevent this sort of situation from happening for people, but he obviously fell through the cracks if he's living on the street. I'm mad that the system failed here, believe me, but I have hope for him in the future. That positive attitude is something all true Americans should have.
How smart is he if he spent about a decade sitting in a class while others spent a fraction of that time and have jobs....
***** In the same field? Your ignorance is showing. Self-taught rocket scientists are your area of expertise I assume, Doctor.
Wow! Age discrimination is no joke! has he considered work in a foreign country?
Lillie Albert Just Shut Up. It's no end to your idiotic comments!!!Have you tried using common sense? How can he afford working out of Country if he can't afford food. A passport and A plane ticket cost money that he doesn't have.
@@eli-huyasharal3913 As well as that most other countries will allow him to come in to visit but not allow him to work unless he's starting up a business and paying them taxes and or/hiring their citizens which is very difficult to do. Good for them; they should watch out for their countrymen first. America really needs to learn that lesson. Till then, they'll continue to kick him to the curb hoping he dies soon.
Yeah, that's the new America for all too many of us. Unlike some other civilized countries, we don't value our elders nor do we place any value on work anymore. Yes, we are conditioned to work, and work endlessly, but more and more fields are gutting any real compensation. The middle class is just about dead. A real shame! It's not all that apparent until you get a good glimpse at the inside of many of these fields or see the casualties, such as this gentleman.
Life experience is a must .
Degrees are valuable ..but at the end of the day its determination to win and suceed..
I wrote him if he can to work overseas like Australia! we need svience teachers regardless of age.
I can support him if he can make it here as long as personal records are clear.
Lillie Albert I am 63 and will be changing my life in 2 years, God willing. I came to Germany through the Military in 85 and after the dog and pony show (Desert Storm) I decided to leave the Military after 10 years of BS. I started by working with the Military, but I hated the structuring, I had just left the Military, I spoke NO Germany, I applied and received a job as Forklift driver through the help of a friend. I was 38. Through many trails and tribulations with my language shortcomings, the economy, and me not feeling appreciated, and undervalued I decided to learn the language, and was given the opportunity to go to a Trade Program to qualify as a Warehouse Supervisor. After 4 years I was a qualified WS but lacked the experience, so I took a position under my qualifications to gain experience. I was 46 and although working through a Temp I pushed it hoping for a Full time contract. After 4 years of hearing the same BS and moving from job to job with 50 things dried up. The Recession hit Germany and jobs were scarce, plus I was no longer young, I thought, not wanting to play the RACE CARD. I was picked up by an US Contractor and after 3 years the Contract ran out and I was jobless again. I applied again for a Temp and was sent to Siemens. But I was given the same run around. Here, after 18 months at one position they have to hire you. I was fired 17,5 months later, but picked up with another Temp and sent to another Siemens for 17,5 months and fired again. Although the pay was great, I had no full time job. Fortunately, my Mother didn’t raise no dummy, and I walked into a Company and asked if they needed help. That was 2013. I was hired not only because of my Qualifications, but because I was American, spoke Americanish, AfroAmerican, and my age!! I was 55 and because of that many Companies are looking for those older, better qualified, reliable workers.I Supervise the shipping and receiving dept. have dealings with the UK, UAE, USA and have 3 Team members. What I am suggesting is that maybe he should go to a English speaking Country, or the UAE and try. There are many Contractors online that, if hired, will send you a ticket and make all accommodations for you. And Saudi Arabia is moving in the future. Mostly the workers come out of India, Pakistan, or the US.The USA is not the end of the World. I commend you for giving your Parents back. It wasn’t so much a SACRIFICE as it was your RESPONSIBILITY, but it did set the clock back a little. America has a treasure trove of qualified workers that are of the older generation, and unfortunately many, through no fault of their own, end up in bad situations. In Europe they have learned to tap into this source and it makes everyone happy. I believe as long as the Brother doesn’t lose himself, through depression, drugs, or alcohol, he will find his happiness. It also goes to show you that an education is great to have, but it doesn’t always pay the bills. Never give up!!
INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!
I hope that guy is ok, God bless him and the uploader.
I can relate to this man as I'm staring at homelessness myself within the next month.. Pushing 30, Master's in Tech and unemployed for going on 3 years. No drug addictions/ alcoholism. Like he said, once you're poor it just get harder and harder to come out of it. There's a whole world out there that's hidden from most people
I’ll be praying for you!!! Don’t give up hope!!
This goes to show that the economy is messed up & ungrateful . This man is blessed with 2 masters he deserves a well paying job
Freedoms Garden So true...100!
AARP can get him a job hard to get a darn job when you are over 50 years old!
Ricardo Santos Wtf...have some compassion he did not say he want big bucks and selflessness is a rarity..you darn nerd!
This was after the Bush recession. He probably has a job now
Your not entitled to nothing but it is sad what his situation is
teacher telling you all gotta do i s go to college you'll get a good job
lies
That's not how it works.
It's about who you know and how much ass you kiss.
you gotta kiss the right ass too.
You don't just get a degree and then sit around and wait for a job.
Wow! He would be a great teacher....I pray he finds a job!
I'm praying for you. Very well spoken!
AWWWWW he did all that for his parents......wow...
Wow is right! That gentleman has a home in heaven.
Wow what a noble man...much respect to him
What a beautiful soul! He will be blessed!!
Forget about the PhD, how are you jobless with a master's degree in electrical engineering?????
Em M It's not hard to believe.
Flexibility . . . ability, to relocate - can be a major hardship
Most of the engineering positions have been outsourced to India.
The PhD actually makes him less employable. Businesses don't like to hire PhDs, because they're too specialized (and expensive). A master's is more than sufficient enough for working in industry.
@@Andreas4696
We love to say only in America
Well only in America 😡
Just the way he talks seems that he is really intelligent and high class. It sucks I wish him the best
And people walk past this literal genius and say to themselves "Bum". Lol.
Tom H 😫😠💔
He's not a genius.
Such a humble, intelligent, and beautiful individual! May God bless him in fortune, health, and finding a job!
This man needs some blessings he deserves it he helped his parents when he could have walked away.
I hope he found work by now.
me too
Speed 7-10 years ahead in time and we will most likely have streets full of homeless degreed people like this good gentleman.
thank you for sharing this, hope this gentleman made it
I hope this man is now doing well, I lost my dad at 19. He seems very swift and smart. It makes me sad because you can tell he’s holding back emotions. I hope this guy shoots for the stars!
I'm from STEM academia and I'm not saying this can't possibly be real but even if it is, it's an extremely rare situation. It's the first time I hear something of this sort. It's pretty rare for people with engineering or physics degrees from fancy universities to not be able to find jobs with salaries starting at least at 60k-70k, let alone become homeless.
+arthurthegreat Did you get a job already and what year?
It happens quite frequently. When you have young kids that come out of college and will work for half that, it's hard for someone over 45 to get back on track. I'm an Engineer with a Master's Degree and 10 years experience. This oftentimes scares managers who think one day this person may take my position. When I interview, I keep it simple. I don't tell them my plans on going back to school or relocating until I know they are on board with what I want to do.
Erick Jordan Yeah me being one of the young ones...I am a young guy with my CS degree...I told them I wanted to design systems...they needed people to maintain the already built system..A code monkey I like to call them. I love the design aspect of the coding.... I usually wait last minute to code. Once done I hate sitting through it looking for a variable I didnt initialize or a variable with similar names being used. (I make mistakes lol) I hate this economy because barely anybody wants to take chances they all are playing it the safe route. I don't want a job where I sit there and maintain somebody elses design.
+arthurthegreat I get to differ...In the Baltimore Washington Metro Area, I was in workforce development with an Aerospace Engineer, and a number of men and women who were from Tech fields, and they had no job, the Aerospace Engineer still has no job. The jobs go to younger people who will take less money, and have the most recent training in tech. Also, they had families, the economy tanked, and what they were offered jobs that did not cover their expenses. But then there is another issue....The guy said it, PhDs can cause you issues in getting a job. It scares the employers away before they even get a chance to consider offering you a job. Either they don't pay you at all what you are worth and need as a living wage, or they don't even consider you because they assume you want to much.
+arthurthegreat It's not rare.
This video is about 3 years old now, I really hope he found a job...so sad.
+cpthemonstergamer
I looked up his LinkedIn profile, and it showed no new job experience after 2010.
So if that is up to date, the answer would be .. no.
Love this guy.. I hope and pray that he is doing well. And by the grace of God he has found a way of means to live a life worth living.
The struggle of this world is real and God bless you for all the good work you put into school
That is so fucking scary. Unbelievable! How does such a kind person and so educated person end up like this?! I'm scared and in tears. I hope he's doing super now
dwreus81 he ended up like that buying into plantation lies . All those jobs ? Were minimum wage and were only for twenty hours per week . Thank democrats for pushing the lies . They destroy what is at hand claiming it will be replaced with something better ??? How fucking smart is that ,? It is not at all . The new should make way for itself because it is better not any other reason period
Lots of ways.. shall I explain in detali the pains of life?
May God bless this man and reward him in this life and the hereafter for his deeds...
He took care of his parents God will bless him, this season will not last much longer for him.
I PRAY TO GOD THAT THIS GENIUS IS BLESSED WITH HOUSING AND A JOB THAT ACCEPTS HIS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE!!!!.
I'm from Canada. Most of the comments here are pretty insane. Like, all but a few people commenting here have a brain. This guy is having (or had) a bad time, difficult situation. From many comments here, I can smell racism, uneducated people making judgment and it is very sad. I would shelter and feed this guy and help him, and I am poor myself but could help him. Some say because he is black he's (of course) a drug addict, an alcoholic or whatever... What's wrong with you Americans? What the fuck...
I agree with what you said but it's just as stupid to generalize a whole country (Although I'm American and yes, most of us are ignorant dumbasses).
You're right, I shouldn't generalize. My apologies for that. I'm still pissed by SOME of the comments. Thank you.
i totally aggree !
What is wrong with "us" Americans is our government and what we allow to fly in our country. I am ashamed as an American!
***** so where u wanna live? europe?
He was going to work for Lockheed Martin? That's some serious business, folks!
This man has my respect!!!!!
Jeffrey Nguyen you may go to work for them as a janitor too.
Yoooooo whaaaat happpen toooo ur boy????? Its 2020 nooooow please tell us this has ended well??????????
Danny god bless you for helping him 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I hope Maurice find him a really good job. Bless his heart!
After everyone this man goes through he still stays positive and keeps a smile on his face.
Everyone says help this man but nothing ever happens
That was back in 11 ..he prolly pulled up and is doing better now
sure hope so
his linkedin account has not shown new job www.linkedin.com/in/maurice-johnson-0b9b4214
Love Jesus smh.america is going all the way to shit.
This Man Sacrificed Everything For His Family, His Mom And Dad, God Saw This Act Of Love… And He Is Humble And Kind Even After Based On His Smile And The Way He Speaks, My God Please Bless His Heart And Soul, Renew These Man To Be Great In His Futures🙏😌❤️
This guy just seems just like a nice guy I bet he can make it again he's a very smart guy I wish him the best God bless you