Question by A B: Should I college graduate work at Starbucks? At a restaurant?
Here’s my situation: I’m 22 and graduated from a reputable college a few months ago. Now I’m living at home and in the process of applying to medical school. I regret not making many friends in college, because now I’m stuck at home by myself, sad and lonely. I found a job as an SAT tutor that pays /hr, which is great, but I won’t have the chance to meet new people or make new friends, aside from the high school students who I will be tutoring alone in their homes. So, I’m thinking of getting another job in addition to the SAT job where I can meet more people my age. Where should I work? Starbucks? My concern is I have a degree and shouldn’t settle for minimum wage. Or maybe I should for the purpose of meeting people? Or maybe at a restaurant where I can earn tips? Any suggestions? I live in San Jose, California. Thanks :)

Best answer:

Answer by Thomas M
Starbucks pays well over minimum wage, for one thing. You won’t be rich working there, but probably you’d get about /hr.

You shouldn’t consider that some type of work is beneath you just because you have a degree, especially if the only thing that you don’t like is the money. Since this is a temporary thing to supplement your income, and which you’re going to do for social reasons, the money shouldn’t even matter at all.

You could also consider temping or getting into some kind of volunteer work as ways to meet people.

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