Wireless internet is a life saver, especially when it comes with a tall cup of joe. Baristas across the city might hate me for saying it, but a coffee shop can be your new 9 to 5 office. Walk or bike (save on gas!) to your local coffee shop, purchase a drip coffee for about $2 (please, don't forget to tip!) and camp out with your laptop. Lattes and speciality drinks are off limits, since they cost anywhere from $3 to $5 a pop. Drip coffee is a cheaper option for those of us with temporary limited funds. Start sipping on your joe and searching for job. If you treat applying for a job as a full-time gig, you might come out of this unemployment phase a bit faster than you expected.
Chances are you are not the only one in the coffee shop looking for a job. Welcome to Unemployment Cafe! Get your network on and start mingling with other unemployed mates. Ask them where they are looking for jobs and you are certain to find a few websites or resources you didn't find on your own. Keep your eye on that sharp looking businessman in the corner. Maybe he is a human resources manager or knows of someone that can get you an interview with his company.
Disclaimer: I hate on people that don't tip in the service industry. So, if you decide to use a coffee shop as your new office, be kind and show your baristas some love by tipping. Refills are nice too, if you are going to be there taking up space for a while.
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You forgot about options other than coffee like tea and italian sodas. They range between $1.50-$2.00 and are as flavorful as cup of java can be.
ReplyDeleteOn the subject of tips I have to say it out loud: I am a bad tipper myself specially and ever since my 5-month unemployment status it's even worse. So, I need help with that. Any suggestions?