So you've moved out to the big city and you're ready to meet new and like-minded people. You could try to attend every social networking event out there, but let's face it, being a full-time schmoozer can become daunting. And while there's no doubt the internet is changing the way we meet and communicate, it still doesn't compare to meeting people the old-fashioned way: face to face and fully clothed. Let's also imagine you haven't landed any work yet. Nothing can make you feel lazy quite like free time can. A solution: take a class.

Job hunting is stressful. Whether you are unemployed or just looking for a better job, the uncertainty, the waiting, and the rejection can plunge even the best of us into a bottomless pit of despair. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average period of unemployment is 39 weeks. I know it’s hard - I finished school in January 2010, and didn’t get a single job offer until November. It was rough, but I learned how to keep my sanity.

It is pretty irritating when you set your mind to do something, and then for some reason are unable. Some thoughts and self-doubt creep in. Instead of focusing on the task at hand, you end up with negative self-evaluation and self-talk, and rationalize your non-action. So what happens between the stage of planning and organizing to the stage of execution and doing? How is it that some individuals are able to get started on tasks and complete them, while others hesitate to even begin?

So our title is a little corny, but it's a big week for Spring holidays. So far we've celebrated Passover and now…get ready for it…Earth Day and Easter are coming up! Yes, we may be holiday junkies, but oh well. We're too busy checking out the fun events around town to worry about it.

Going back to school can be a big financial investment. We've already gone through application costs, so now we'll turn our attention to some of the big ticket items of attendance. Though these expenses can be significant, they should not deter you from enrollment. The whole point of gathering this information is to make school do-able for you. With a little preparation, you can budget better (or even get scholarships!) for an over-all less stressful experience.

We gave you some general advice about finding legal counsel earlier this week, so now it's time for labor law 101. Why? Because whether you're currently employed or between gigs, it's important to know what rights and protections you have as a worker. The group most vulnerable to abuses is usually the poorest. That's right — it's probably you considering climbing up that 10 foot ladder with out any safety equipment. For rent money, we sometimes agree to do crazy things. Knowing the basics can keep you safer (and maybe making more money).

Sometimes you just get bored. When picking lint out of your belly button loses its appeal, consider talking to a stranger. We're not talking about anything too crazy. But mixing up your social circle, if only for a few minutes, can be a good way to blow the dust off the old brainbox. Exercise caution (because that's just smart), but check out the possibilities of talking to someone new.