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Old 06-09-2012, 09:37 AM
 
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So far as the porn idea, if you ever want to go into politics or have a big shot job where they investigate your background, that might not be a good idea.

So far as work, if you feel safe and comfortable doing so, perhaps you could go door to door, knock and say you are a broke college student looking for work - cleaning, yard work, etc. (Find a nice neighborhood.) My house is a mess, so if you knocked on my door, I might take pity and hire you on the spot!

Note I remember being in college and not having 50 cents to fill my motorcycle with gas (gas was 50 cents a gallon then). So that is a soft spot for me.

Also these days of TV horror stories, some people are afraid of anyone who knocks on the door. And there are "phony college students" who go door to door. So if you could bring along some of your school work / school ID to show you really are a student, that might help put people at ease. Also suggest they can call the school to verify you are a student.

I could tell just by looking and talking to you a bit. With the "phony" students, you start asking them what they are majoring in and ask about that field, they don't know a thing. Also they are very pushy.

Note: If you can find out where CPA's and accountants live in your area, go knock on their doors asking for work. Maybe the husband will be at work and the wife there. Then if the wife hired you and got to know you... Maybe you would hear "My husband is a CPA! Maybe he could find some work for you?"
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