A Lesson In Resourcefullness, Or Stealing, Depending Who You Are.

In case you don't know by now, I work at a grocery store. I make very little actual money at said grocery store which in turn requires what I like to call resourcefulness, but most people might call stealing. So, for your reading pleasure, I have compiled a numerated list to help you all be a little more resourceful.

Change Is Fair Game
Everyone hates coins. Just about any person alive has a place where they throw their spare change, only to forget about it later. Resourceful people like myself take advantage of this.

1. I like to start by scouring my own room. Coins like to hide in THE MOST RANDOM places, so don't be afraid to look in really strange places. Worst case scenario, you're still broke. Best case scenario, you find $25 in change on your floor (true story).
2. If you find the search of your own belongings disappointing, feel free to look in other high traffic areas of your residence, such as the kitchen table, junk drawers, or the dryer (only attempt this right after someone else has done laundry, dryer dollas go quick).
3. Be sure to check the pockets of all out of season clothing/old backpacks, occasionally you will strike gold.
4. After I have exhausted all the change hiding places inside my house, I take my search outside. My family of five owns and drives approximately 6 different vehicles regularly. Cars collect change like it's their job. Check the ash trays, under the seats and any other little compartments you family's vehicles may have. I promise you will not regret it.



If You Argue Long Enough People Will Give You Money For Anything

1. At my work, people are always trying to get rid of shifts. Taking someone's shift is a good way to earn some extra cash, but if you need money immediately this is not helpful. So I try to find people that are really desperate to get rid of their shift. So desperate they would PAY SOMEONE to take their shift. This way not only do you make more money in your paycheck, but you get a little instant gratification!
2. If I just ask my parents for money they always say no. They are firm believers in "paying your own way" and all that crap. I have found a way around this. Find something you parent really really hates doing. For example, my mother hates to cook dinner, so I tell her I'll buy something for dinner (with her money of course!) and cook it if she pays me. Works every time.
3. I have two brothers. They are very lazy, especially after lacrosse practice. This is the perfect time to earn some money. First, I make myself the most delicious looking sandwich ever. I'm serious. This only works with a really mindblowingly good sandwich. Then I just eat the sandwich. In front of them. Until they inevitably ask me to make them one. which I am more than willing to do, for a little monetary compensation.