16 Foolproof Tips for Surviving Funemployment

13. Postpone paying your student loans.

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You can put off paying your student loans for at least 6 months. You’ll probably be on your feet by then, and even if you’re not, that’s plenty of time to make a backup plan.

 

14. Talk to people.

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Talk to old professors or that chick you met at a happy hour who has a killer job. You’ll be surprised what networking can do for you.

 

15. Don’t compare yourself to others.

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It’s really easy to look at Sally and Johnny and their Facebook posts about their amaaaaaaazing jobs and get jealous. Don’t. Different paths for different people, friend. Plus, they probably actually hate their jobs, because everyone is a dirty liar on social media. Who thinks investment banking is fun, anyway?

 

16. Take deep breaths.

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Hang in there! You’ll be alright.

 

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Written by Mary McCaw

Mary is a freelance writer and editor. She's based in San Francisco, but lately, home is wherever her suitcase is. If you really are what you eat, she is at least 50% pizza.