January 2009
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MASS EXODUS.
As much as we’re happy to commiserate with other 405-ers, we must tell you that there are better unemployment clubs to be in. New York provides the lowest bebefits in the northeast, despite having the highest cost of living. So if you live/work in a neigboring state, apply for unemployment there.
Oh, did we mention that NY’s unemployment system has run out of money, so the Garden State is...
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“BROKE ASS BROOKLYN BRUNCH.”
Perhaps you live in Brooklyn. If that’s the case, one of my buddies tipped me off to a brunch goldmine for you: The Lovin’ Cup Cafe, serving brunch for only $6, noting itself as “The Broke Ass Brunch Recession Special.” Jackpot! View the robust menu here. Bonus: live jazz will accompany your incredibly inexpensive brunch. Is this Heaven?
For the Manhattan-based 405-ers in need of a solid brunch...
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20 HEALTHY FOODS UNDER $1.
From The NY Times: “Getting the most nutrition for the least amount of money means hanging out on the peripheries — near the fruits and veggies, the meat and dairy, and the bulk grains — while avoiding the expensive packaged interior… Although that bag of 99 cent Cheetos may look like a bargain, knowing that you’re not getting much in the way of nutrition or sustenance makes it seem less like a...
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LET’S TALK ABOUT FAIR, THE CAREERBUILDER FAIR.
Fair is a word you’ve probably been battling with since being let go. “It’s not fair”… “I didn’t get a fair warning”… etc, etc, etc. Enough about what’s not fair. You’re where you are now and that’s that, end of story. Time to move on to the next chapter of your life, so let’s talk about a good kind of fair, The Career Builder Fair, coming to New York City this Thursday, January 29th. If you’re in...
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GET CARDED.
One of the best kept secrets in the city is the Public Library system. If you have to cut back on your Netflix and Amazon habits, you can replace them (somewhat) with a library card. You can check out books and movies, and you can even reserve them on-line and they will notify you when they are ready to be picked up. Best of all, the library is free, it offers internet access and a bunch of other...
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UTILIZE THE F & C WORDS.
Once you’ve been a 405-er for a bit and utilized all of the initial F-bombs and “C U Next Tuesdays” that come with getting laid off, you’re two new favorite F & C words should be Free and Cheap. It’s time to be frugal. No one said you have to completely stop living the comfortable life you’re used to, just live it… smarter. Discover the best deals in the city for everything you need, browse...
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REMINDER: CLAIM YOUR WEEKLY $405.
One would think we wouldn’t still need to be reminded for something as important as this, however simply put, we’re not used to having to submit anything for pay. We used to work our daily jobs and get a paycheck every 2 weeks or so, most likely through direct deposit - automagically, like clockwork. That being said, it’s a new week, so let this serve as a reminder. Make sure you claim your weekly...
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GENERATION Y IS THIS HAPPENING TO US NOW?
Generation Y-ers grew up being told, go to a good school, study hard, and you’ll get a good job where you can work your way up the ladder. Well, turns out that wasn’t completely true. MSNBC just reported some lovely findings. “With the unemployment rate skyrocketing, employees under 30 have the most reason for worry. Joblessness is far higher among younger people than for those later in their...
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NEW GENERATION OF THE 405 CLUB.
As the newest generation of The 405 Club, circa 2008/2009, we felt it was necessary to recognize our predecessors back in 2002 who coined the term The 405 Club in all it’s brilliance. According to The New York Times article “Party Like It’s 1999” by Katherine Rosman (Oct 2002), the term and thus the “exclusive” club, formed from a group of recently unemployed Wall Street...
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AS SEEN IN...
Media & Press inquiries please contact 405club@gmail.com.
4/23/2010
Online & TV: “Ask Asa: Job Clubs Help Unemployed Meet, Successfully Compete”
4/5/2010
Online: “Why the Fight for Financial Reform Needs to Get Much More Personal”
“Unemployed? Join The Club, Group Says” (8/30/2009)
Video & Print:...
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About Us.
Garrett Dale and Jose Gonzalez. Photo by Antoine Doyen.
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See The 405 Club in the news + Press Information
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On January 14th, at about 4pm, one Tufts and two UPenn unemployed graduates got together to eat some BBQ, throw a few beers back over a Cash Cab marathon and here was born The 405...
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FIRST THING’S FIRST.
So you were among the thousands of people to get the pink slip over the holidays. After sending out the obligatory “its been real, keep in touch” emails to your colleagues and friends, the first thing to do is hit the local bar and take the edge off. After you shake off the hangover, you need to get a few things taken care of so you can be a member in good standing of The 405 Club.
1) Know your...