Amazon Good or Not
By marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
United States
May 27, 2016 11:21am CST
I was reading how Amazon has bought a building in Seattle and will let some homeless people live there until next year.
Construction will start next year on their campus expansion.
The people who will be living there must meet certain requirements like actively looking for work, doing community service or enrolled in a training program and have a goal for their future.
This is not a picture of the building or the inside of it.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
27 May 16
I think that's nice and gives those who are trying to change their lives around a place to live so they can seek work and find their own place.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
27 May 16
@infatuatedbby
It is a good things for those trying to break the cycle of homelessness.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
27 May 16
@Marcyaz
Yes it's very nice! I'm sure it'll be hard to get on their list though but I like how Amazon is doing this!
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
27 May 16
I used to think amazon was great but they have an agenda in all they do for making money you can bet. likely that is just publicity they seek. they allowed one of their sellers rip me off of 400 plus bucks, then continue to let him sell on there, even tho I proved my case . it hurt not to get the money back but to add insult to injury, he still sells a lot on there. so they are all about the money period.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
27 May 16
@bunnybon7
I know nothing about your dealings with them but people I know have never had any problems with them. Did you say anything about hsi dealings online so people wouldn't buy from him?
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
27 May 16
@bunnybon7 That was my first thought too, what is in it for them. I guess time will tell.
@xstitcher (32270)
• Petaluma, California
28 May 16
I'm glad that they have those requirements, but I wonder how they are going to have people prove they are trying to get a job and such so they don't just get freeloaders there.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
28 May 16
we shall see, motivations are my question, but nice idea
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
28 May 16
@Jessicalynnt
No matter what the motivation is some people will take advantage of this and be off the streets and pulling themselves back up with this help.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
3 Aug 16
@Marcyaz That's great! I am glad something is being done to help those in need around that area. I wish more people could be so generous like that to help others get on their feet.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
30 Jan 17
@VivaLaDani13 I think so too. Plenty of richies have abandoned warehouses collecting dust. They could put it out there for homeless if they don;t have a use for them.Even if for a short period of time until they get back on their feet. Maybe put them on a time period in which they have to do something or risk being homeless again. This way they wont take it as a handout
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 May 16
I think that is an awesome thing that they did! Helping homeless people is something that is much needed in this world.
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
27 May 16
@LovingMyBabies
It is a really good thing they are doing if only for a year. In that time people should be ready to go out and be productive citizens.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
28 May 16
Requirements because they don't want a bunch of people who will not take care of this place as it is just for a year. Not as far as I know they won't be hiring them unless someone has the qualifications for the job. No one will have to live there unless they want to and are checked out.
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@Marilynda1225 (82584)
• United States
27 May 16
It if offers someone an opportunity to get off the streets then I say it's a good move for Amazon
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
27 May 16
@Marilynda1225
Yes I would say I have to agree with you as I also think it is a good move on Amazon's part.
@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 May 16
I think that is a very good thing Amazon is doing.
@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
27 May 16
That is good... Too bad every city can't create something like this.
@jstory07 (139354)
• Roseburg, Oregon
27 May 16
I hope they will take advantage of a place to live and look for work,
@abhinalstrikr (4111)
• India
12 Dec 16
great job by amazon...hoping it turns out to be blessings for the needy