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nsl41288 wrote...
A couple tips to save money:If you can't live without internet, downgrade from that high-speed connection and get dial-up or just go to a starbucks or something and mooch off their internet or possibly your neighbors wi-fi.
Get rid of any television subscriptions, TV is for people who aren't looking for a job. You should be constantly looking for work whether its at the unemployment office or in the newspaper or just showing up at some place that interests you.
Be more liberal with the thermostat or simply keep it turned off.
Or move into your buddys place or move back in with your parents and help out with the bills.
Use the bus as transportation or ride your bicycle to get around, gas is way too expensive.
Go on a ramen noodle diet. Cheapest thing you could ever live off of.
I don't mean to be mean but if you are seriously worried about going all hobo then you must cut back spending to just the necessities.
lolz, exactly. Whenever I go out I bring my psp and mooch off of anyone's wifi that doesn't ask for a password. Haha, that's soo the life of a otaku.
I'd totally go on a noodle diet. Thanks for the advice, nsl41288.
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Gambler wrote...
To a certain extent, we are in the same boat. I am currently in search for a full-time job, but I have no idea what position would interest me. However, you appear to have a more pressing issue at hand, namely, that of income. I agree the first few interviews can be quite intimidating. Apply for jobs which catch your attention. Even though it does not guarantee employment, it allows you to gain experience when dealing with interviews.
Good luck dood!
Thanks Gambler, I'll continue to search for a job position that will both interest me in both terms of position and $/hr.
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Pasithea wrote...
Might I suggest having a little yard sale to help tide you over for now? Stuff you don't need or don't want anymore you can sell. Or might I suggest selling a bunch of manga or anime that have saved over the years on E-Bay or something? I did that with all of my manga. I got substantially less money than what I bought it all for (I had about 100 graphic novels and sold them in sets for a little over than half the price of what I originally bought them for.) but still, it's quick cash.
You need to stop buying the things you want and only buy what you NEED (and no, you don't NEED anime/manga so don't pull that one! xD ). You just have to learn to save, save, save especially in times like these.
I am looking for a job for myself right now, but I am lucky enough to not have any bills since I live with my dad and he's nice enough to provide me with the necessities. Although all other stuff like hobbies and games I have to pay for myself.
*Gasp!* As much as I need some moolah, I cannot sell any of my manga or anime which I have spent so much over the years to build my collection. Aside from anime and manga, I also spend my money on soda. I cannot live without Diet Cherry Vanilla dr. pepper. To make a semi-long story short, not on a diet but love the taste. :arrow: Addicted.
And I am lucky also, Pasithea, as I do not have any bills since I live with my parents. Guilty that I'm unemployed, I'll one day repay them. Thanks for the advice, Pasithea.
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mnx wrote...
start a food business.you need some money to start it though.....so you have to do the "trash" jobs for a while.the cheapest would be to run a food stall.
do you live in the states?
i'm tired of seeing hot dog/gyro/kebab/pizza stalls in the states.
you should try something more exotic.
indonesian satay ayam,nasi goreng,and nasi timbel is worth selling.
Haha yup, I live in Alaska. But I think I'll aim towards something that'll give me employee discounts like dvds, since I'd take anime over food any day. 8) Thanks for the advice, mnx.
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theotaku wrote...
I think I have found some motivation to go out and apply to a job. The place is not open yet, since it's still in some phases of being completed. But they are accepting applications. :)Go for it! It's just opening right? Take it while there are still openings! You can't let any job openings slip by for even finding a job is hard enough!
PS
If the job application is finished and this advice is just a useless piece of sh!t, then try being an entepreneur.
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Never ever sell of treasured belongings. Those are the things you eventually will want to spend money on when you got your economy under control, so there is no point.
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if u want money quick, go for a bank job(if u have the multi-language basis)
[suit for interviews, brush ur teeth twice, eat gum, smile almost all the time, comments on how beautiful ur inspector looks(if female), research about the bank u're applying for before-wards(questions will be asked), then blabber about how great the work environment is, shits like that, and just go along, u'll be fine]
if u want a labor job, apply for electronics stores
[casual for interviews, say mostly about the time u spend on computers and softwares, fake that u bought many stuff from the store u're applying for and comment on their quality]
if u want tips, be a waiter
[casual for interviews, be as polite as u can and say that u often take on chores in ur family]
if u want a clean job, go for the public library
[casual for interviews, especially fake how much u love reading, state some of the famous authors(u can memorize them first) and their works, then go into details about how u love a book, from ur point view, state the specs(war-related, fictional, romance or all), don't forget to say u love manga too, they dig people with personalities]
if u want a dirty and manly job, go for construction sites and meat packaging factories
[casual for interviews, fake how much u can lift, at least double the actual weight u can lift(they won't test u, don't worry), say u work out often and is on the school athletic teams]
if u want a talkative job, go for receptionist
[suit for interviews, the job itself is relatively hard, so research about the company u're applyin to, be very talkative, talk about weathers, economy to the cure of cancer, any shit u get ur mind on, annoy the shit outta them, fake that u've got friends all over the world, love to travel and very helpful in ur community]
if u want a legal job
[don't say that u do drugs]
if u want any job
[always remember, act confident and just be urself(even if u're a bit shy, doesn't matter), chew gum before any interviews, use body language, be expressive, and most of all, learn to god-damn smile, use various kinds of smiles, suggestive ones to humorous ones, stupid ones to awkward ones, smiling is most important in establishing any sort of relationship, especially when applyin for a job]
if u want money quick, go for a bank job(if u have the multi-language basis)
[suit for interviews, brush ur teeth twice, eat gum, smile almost all the time, comments on how beautiful ur inspector looks(if female), research about the bank u're applying for before-wards(questions will be asked), then blabber about how great the work environment is, shits like that, and just go along, u'll be fine]
if u want a labor job, apply for electronics stores
[casual for interviews, say mostly about the time u spend on computers and softwares, fake that u bought many stuff from the store u're applying for and comment on their quality]
if u want tips, be a waiter
[casual for interviews, be as polite as u can and say that u often take on chores in ur family]
if u want a clean job, go for the public library
[casual for interviews, especially fake how much u love reading, state some of the famous authors(u can memorize them first) and their works, then go into details about how u love a book, from ur point view, state the specs(war-related, fictional, romance or all), don't forget to say u love manga too, they dig people with personalities]
if u want a dirty and manly job, go for construction sites and meat packaging factories
[casual for interviews, fake how much u can lift, at least double the actual weight u can lift(they won't test u, don't worry), say u work out often and is on the school athletic teams]
if u want a talkative job, go for receptionist
[suit for interviews, the job itself is relatively hard, so research about the company u're applyin to, be very talkative, talk about weathers, economy to the cure of cancer, any shit u get ur mind on, annoy the shit outta them, fake that u've got friends all over the world, love to travel and very helpful in ur community]
if u want a legal job
[don't say that u do drugs]
if u want any job
[always remember, act confident and just be urself(even if u're a bit shy, doesn't matter), chew gum before any interviews, use body language, be expressive, and most of all, learn to god-damn smile, use various kinds of smiles, suggestive ones to humorous ones, stupid ones to awkward ones, smiling is most important in establishing any sort of relationship, especially when applyin for a job]
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theotaku wrote...
biglw17 wrote...
well 1 thing might help.....stop buying anime and mangas if its putting u in brokeville stop lollol yeah, I also buy a crap-load of soda and gas for my car. *Sighs* Even essentials eventually cost ya. :x
well u cant really help that now can u..those thing u kinda need so yea but first thing is get a job...lol(i need 1 to :cry: )
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theotaku wrote...
lol yeah, I also buy a crap-load of soda and gas for my car. *Sighs* Even essentials eventually cost ya. :xYou should patent that car that runs on soda and gas, that could bring in some $$. Anyways, sounds like making a budget for yourself would be helpful, do it and cut out the non-essential stuff!
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Either way, you can't sit around doing nothing.
And you can't be like "I'm scared of interviews" because that shit won't get you through life. Get some GUTS and find some ads in the paper, call right away. Be as confident as you can be. People don't like hiring "I waste money on soda and manga" People want to hire bright people who looks like they can do shit for them.
Dress nice, be clean, and most importantly be positive. A man who can't work, CAN'T DO SHIT. Get a damn job. You have to work. You need a job. Doesn't matter what. Just work.
If your tired of shit jobs, go to school. Yeah its a bitch but it'll get you a damn good job after it.
Effort. Thats what you need.
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I don't want to sound mean or anything but your on your own. You can't always spend your money on anime and manga. You need to save your money on more useful things. Not your hobbies.
And you can't be like "I'm scared of interviews" because that shit won't get you through life. Get some GUTS and find some ads in the paper, call right away. Be as confident as you can be. People don't like hiring "I waste money on soda and manga" People want to hire bright people who looks like they can do shit for them.
Dress nice, be clean, and most importantly be positive. A man who can't work, CAN'T DO SHIT. Get a damn job. You have to work. You need a job. Doesn't matter what. Just work.
If your tired of shit jobs, go to school. Yeah its a bitch but it'll get you a damn good job after it.
Effort. Thats what you need.
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I don't want to sound mean or anything but your on your own. You can't always spend your money on anime and manga. You need to save your money on more useful things. Not your hobbies.