Human ResourcesDetermination is one of the key human resources used in “The Pursuit of Happyness. ” Chris uses it to achieve many goals for him and his family. His determination makes him stronger and helps him to not give up on getting a better job. Although Chris hasn’t had any degree after high school, his common sense and determination to learn, has helped him obtain this goal, to get a better job.
Trust is something that Chris gives out easily in this film. He trusted an old lady on the street far too quickly, which lead to the negative consequence of her stealing his scanner. Another negative resource in the film was abandonment. Chris was abandoned as a child and the same thing was happening to him now as an adult. His wife abandoned him and his son, giving him the pressures of being a sole parent. Not only did it bring back bad memories but it also made him feel helpless.
Chris didn’t know what was going to happen in the future, but he knew that he would be determined to make sure his son would have a better childhood than he ever did. Non-Human ResourcesWhen Chris’s wife left him and his son, they barely had any non-human resources. They didn’t have enough money to pay for food, rent and childcare. Chris didn’t have a car, so for him to find a better paying job he had to use public transport such as a train, bus or taxi. Without these forms of transport he wouldn’t have been able to sell his scanners, get his son to school and get himself to his new job in the future.
When Chris lost his house, safe shelter for him and his son became a problem. It took him a few days to find a homeless community centre where they both stayed until Chris could bring in more money to find a better place. Needs and WantsNeeds are things that humans must have to survive. Wants are desires that individuals have, although they aren’t necessary for survival.
For many individuals and families, management involves balancing and satisfying needs and wants. NeedsChris’s biggest need was to get a better job, earning a higher income. He needed this to pay for rent, food and a better education for his son. To cut down on costs that he couldn’t afford, Chris put his son in a poor educational environment where he couldn’t learn the skills he needs for survival later on in life. Not only did his son have a bad learning environment but Chris couldn’t afford rent so his son also had a poor living environment for a while. They went from living in a small apartment, to bathrooms, then to crowded homeless shelters.
Food was a struggle because it wasn’t only provided to Chris and his son; it was also given to everyone else staying in the homeless shelter. They would get food with little variety, but it was just enough to survive the nights they stayed there. A little bit of happiness was needed to survive this experience, and Chris and his son showed that throughout this film. WantsChris wanted to be a stockbroker but he didn’t do much about it.
This resulted in his wife leaving because the lack of money coming from his current job; selling scanners. Chris refused to let her take his son and promised to make a better living for them but that wasn’t enough for her. She spent her money on smokes she didn’t need and decided to only care for herself, so she left her son with Chris, resulting in the breakup of their relationship. Chris wanted his wife back and the relationship that they once had but he knew it would never be the same. Chris still wanted a better life for him and his son, so he pursued his dream, on the chase for happiness.
Well-BeingIn the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness,” Chris has many values, attitudes and beliefs that contribute to the development of his goals, as well as enhancing his son’s well-being. Chris has had many positive and negative experiences in the film which have affected his attitude towards situations. When Chris’s wife leaves and wants to take his son, it affects Chris negatively as he was trying to improve her and their son’s well-being. Even though Chris gets his son back, their wellbeing is at poor standards. The negative impacts that happen to Chris and his son don’t destroy them like it would destroy most people.
It only makes them stronger and shows that they can still have a positive attitude in the most negative situations. Chris uses his imagination to create a better experience for his son when they are homeless, making the best out of a bad situation. One of Chris’s main beliefs is; “don’t let anyone tell you what to do, not even me, he says this to his son, as he wants him to live his own life in his own way and follow his own dreams, not someone else’s. The entire experience has made Chris a more positive person as he has made it through the tough times of losing his wife and home by achieving his goals and enhancing his son’s well-being. He pursued happiness and he found it. We All Need a Roof in the RainWell-BeingWellbeing describes happiness, confidence, physical condition and general outlook on life.
It’s about feeling good and taking care of yourself. Individuals and families experience wellbeing when their needs and wants are being satisfied. We all need a roof in the rain has many positive and negative factors that can impact on wellbeing. In the text it shows a homeless man living on the streets in his station wagon.
To this man, his station wagon is not only shelter but it is his home. The man tidies it, and adds decorations to it, treating it like it’s a mobile home. He does this to maintain a sense of independence and dignity giving him a positive attitude towards his well-being. He is almost never around people, just in his own world rolling a cigarette or doing his washing. This can negatively impact on his social well-being, as he might go insane by having no human contact and only himself to talk to. The homeless man is always safe.
He locks himself and all his belongings inside of the car and secures reflective glass to the window. This gives him a sense of security, positively affecting his socio-economic well-being. His belongings that are locked in the car include; clothing, cooking gear, books and bits and pieces he’s collected from the street. His clothes get washed by dipping them in what looks like a Tupperware container, half-filled with soapy water and then dried across the back window. He saves money this way and will have clean clothes that can impact positively on his physical well-being.
He uses the 3hr parking free zone to park his car on the side of the street, always being one step ahead from the parking inspector by changing blocks every 3hrs. This makes his economic well-being positive as he sneakily gets away without paying for parking. Even though the homeless man is moving every 3hrs, his home is still in the same place. That’s what keeps him sane, gives him a positive outlook on life.
He may be homeless, but his well-being might be better than some people that do have a home. Coast ShelterCoast Shelter is a non-for-profit charity based on the NSW Central Coast that has been operating for over 20 years and provides accommodation to over 150 men, women, families and youth every night. Our guests range from those who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness due to a range of factors such as loss of employment, family breakdown, mental health issues, drug and alcohol issues, to those who are socially isolated and disconnected from their family and community. The Coast Community Centre receives corporate support, fundraising activities, donations and an amazing volunteer workforce. The Community Centre is open 7 days a week and provides over 150 free meals each day.
Each volunteer meal provider group contributes the ingredients, prepares and serves their meal. In addition to free meals, the Community Centre provides the following services:- Assessment and referral to relevant agencies- Free Legal Advice every Monday by Central Coast Community Legal Center- Centrelink Community Engagement Officer- No Interest Loans (NILS) for people on low incomes to purchase essential household items- Energy Vouchers (EAPA) to help people having difficulty paying gas and/or electricity bills- Assistance to fill prescriptions for clients experiencing financial hardship- Food Hampers made up from donated items- Rentstart Kiosk provides a link to Housing NSW via fax and phone for Rent Assistance- Shower and Laundry Facilities are available every day- Free shampoo and haircuts every week- Free Podiatry check-ups every three months- Casework support- One off payments for utilities, rent, groceries, etc. – Emergency medical aid, first aid training, ambulance cover etc. – Financial support to resume or commence study or employment- Child care costs and or after school care for emergencies, respite or other appointments- Counselling, psychological and other servicesResearch tells us that many people experience homelessness over a long period and move between different forms of accommodation “refugees, staying with friends and sometimes in rented accommodation. ” It also tells us that some people may only experience homelessness once in their lives and may require only short-term or minimal assistance to resolve this situation. Others may move in and out of homelessness on a more regular basis and may become stuck in a cycle of homelessness if they are not provided with the support they need to get out and stay out of this cycle.
Coast Shelter can respond to homelessness by using a broad approach, focusing on preventing people who are at risk from ever becoming homeless, on resolving homelessness where it does occur as quickly as possible, and on supporting people who have been homeless to prevent them becoming homeless again.
