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Will Code 4 Latte: Homeless Woman Looks For Programming Work On The Streets

Posted: June 26, 2012
Will Code 4 Latte: Homeless Woman Looks For Programming Work On The Streets

Homeless woman insists that she will program for a latte

A homeless Australian woman has taken to the streets to try and find work using her iPhone 4, laptop and the closest wifi hotspot according to MSN.

Adelle Hartley studied Mathematics and Computer Science, but after her work contract ended six months ago she can no longer afford a place to live, leaving her only with her iPhone 4 and laptop to update her website and Facebook page.

“I’d rather be connected than have a place to stay,” the 39 year-old told NineMSN.

Hartley does admit that some people get angry when they see her “Will Code 4 Latte” cardboard sign that she holds on the streets accompanied by her iPhone 4.

“I don’t think people usually look close enough to see my mobile, when I use it, but one guy came up and yelled at me the other day.”

“It’s not that expensive to have a mobile these days. I’ve held onto it because people who know me sometimes get in touch with work,” she said.

“But it’s not really comparable. Renting is also just not an option for me at the moment.”

However, Adelle does say some people are very understanding of her situation, with one guy even offering up vacant office space for her to use and try and get back on her feet.

“A guy recently let me use his vacant office and WiFi till the end of his lease so I was able to work from there,” she said.

“Generally people are nice, and every so often I get approached by someone with some freelance work.”

A spokeswoman from Mission Australia told NineMSN that technology on the streets is a growing trend that actually makes sense if you think about it.

“It’s probably not common to have a laptop on the street, but the amount of people we see come through with a mobile is certainly growing,” she said.

“And more than ever they will spend a little money to use the internet.

“People should not pass judgement if they see a homeless person with a phone — on the streets it can be very wise to have means of contact.”

What do you think of Adelle Hartley’s “Will Code 4 Latte” sign along with her iPhone and laptop use despite being homeless?



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7 Archived Responses to “ Will Code 4 Latte: Homeless Woman Looks For Programming Work On The Streets ”

  1. Anonymous
    Jun 26, 2012

    My best friend makes $375 per hour on the internet, working from home few hours daily just using the Google! I have joined too recently and already made $1000, just last week! For more info visit url.az/careertrends.

  2. Anonymous
    Jun 27, 2012

    WoW…. The other evening, I was walking out of Walgreens here in LA, and a homeless guy, stinky, dirty, and looking undernourished, He was bumming, asked if I had any change to spare (I really didn't, now-a-days I only carry my debit card, and hardly ever have any "spare change" in my pockets. He looked of Indian decent, and I actually felt bad for him, well until, as I was getting into my car I looked back at him lying on the ground next to the garbage can, and this guy whips out a brand new iPhone, and is texting? Then he pulls out a pack of Marlboros, and a chromed zippo lighter? WTF? Didn't say anything, but sure glad I didn't have any "extra" change either! I believe everyone should have and live how they wish, but I also have a problem with people living off of society and buying high end electronics? GET A JOB!, or SELL YOUR iPHONE…… then you may have a nice place to stay and eat.. Albeit just for a few nights, but if you start working, doing ANYTHING, maybe you won't be sleeping next to a garbage can! CANNOT HELP THOSE THAT DON'T WANT TO HELP THEMSELVES!

  3. Anonymous
    Jun 27, 2012

    Sure you did?? Any chance you can get to advertise?? BRAVO "THATS" using your head, Jacka$$

  4. Anonymous
    Jun 28, 2012

    You might be surprised at how many homeless people actually do have full time jobs.

    Then again, you might not. But if we pretend that homeless people are just people who "DON"T WANT TO HELP THEMSELVES!", then it makes it easier to pretend that the plight of the working American is going to the dogs.

  5. Anonymous
    Jun 28, 2012

    *isn't going to the dogs*

  6. Anonymous
    Jun 28, 2012

    She is actually doing the right thing by staying connected. How exactly can she get a job if she has no phone??? As far as the cigs, maybe a friend gave them to him, maybe he traded something to another homeless person for them. The lighter? Probably not worth enough to sell and may have sentimental value. So he should sell the phone and sleep in a motel for a couple of nights and then be left with NO WAY for an employer to contact them????

  7. Colin Waddell
    Jun 28, 2012

    Pretty sure she acquired those possessions while gainfully employed, and hasn't had to resort to pawning/selling them yet as they are her main source for providing income.