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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So I have a sibling with serious depression and borderling personality disorder/dependency issues. Cannot self-motivate, but will do excellent work if directed or managed closely (got through law school but to a large part b/c of our mother giving her coaching and encouragement 24/7; smart but feels empty and about everything, i think the lack of sense of self of bpd).

Lost current job, looking for another, thinking of moving back hometown and just working at starbucks (we think they have ok medical insurance?).  Any insight on that kind of job? How flexible are they with scheduling, or do they tend to dictate shifts (I kind of expect this but don't know).

We can't afford to support sibling, so if no job, there is no one else to care for them or for them to go.  I guess they end up on medicaire, and ss disability,  maybe staying in section 8 housing?[/quote]

OP, first, kudos for trying to figure out how to help your sib.  That's good.  Second, depending on your hometown/state will determine your sib's access to Medicare, SS disability, Section 8, etc.  First, Medicare is only available for seniors.  Not clear that your sib's condition would qualify for Medicaid.  One has to demonstrate profound disability for that.  Mental health is considered, but, alas, folks not sympathetic to depression.  Very tough to get SS disability - and bureaucrats, backed by Congress, believe most unemployed folks are lazy as opposed to having physical and mental challenges that may preclude ability to work (in addition to there not being enough jobs for the able-bodied).  Section 8 waitlists are super long and nearly impossible to ever get off on in major urban areas.

Not saying this to discourage you, but to be realistic in that your sib's best bet may be a position w/o a lot of flexibility in beginning.  [/quote]

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