–> L.A. is among the ten worst cities for unemployment benefits.
–> If you applied for the entry level gig at the production company where Assistant Atlas works, you probably didn’t get the job… here’s some of the reasons why.
–> New to my blogroll: The Hollywood Temp Diaries dishes the dirt on the perks of temping, the cost of living in “temp time,” and a brief guide to becoming a temp, not to mention a directory in entertainment industry focused temp agencies in Los Angeles.
–> Speaking of temping, if you’ve just been assigned to a temp gig with a nightmare boss, check to see if The Slack Mistress may have left a “File 666” on the computer to help you survive.
–> That help wanted ad for a server at the hep new Culver City restaurant promising “High Volume” and “High Tips?” Eater L.A. farts in their general direction.
–> Now hiring (via CraigsList): Female athletes with muscular legs; piano movers; non-flakey dog walkers; “mock” students; Asian egg donors; Jewish egg donor; and anonymous sperm donors.
I have to admit to reading craigslist for its entertainment value. The “best of” section just cracks me up, unscripted Jerry Springer rants, tales and OMG’s all over the place.
I read Missed Connections when I’m bored or looking for a story idea. There, I said it.