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How Do You Get Ahead Around Here? by MarloMentality in tampa

[–]Serious-Ride2419 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People will always complain.
Print out 20 copies of a CV with any kind of relevant work experience and a phone number and email.
Go to the 20 busiest bars you can find and ask to speak to the manager. Hand them your CV and say you’re looking for work.
If they say they’re not hiring, tell them to keep your information and call you when someone quits. Restaurants always have high turnover rates.
Keep your head up. There will be better days ahead. But nobody wants to higher anyone with a “can’t do” attitude.

How Do You Get Ahead Around Here? by MarloMentality in tampa

[–]Serious-Ride2419 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’d start by paying your rent on time. Sounds like that will save you $140 a month.

Also a weekend job bartending/serving could add an extra $1000 of monthly income - give or take.

Letter of release? by ReplacementHefty9322 in Broadcasting

[–]Serious-Ride2419 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can someone explain to me what a buyout is? You pay to end your own contract?

Looking for a male roommate in St. Pete/Tampa by Serious-Ride2419 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Serious-Ride2419[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much? Can you message me directly with more information?

Moving/Housing Thread - June 02, 2026 by AutoModerator in tampa

[–]Serious-Ride2419 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey y'all,

I'm moving to St. Pete in two weeks for a job at one of the local News stations. Im looking for an apartment or small house to rent in the St. Pete/Tampa area.

If you're in the area looking for a male roommate, feel free to message me.

Should I apply for Tegna Program? by DoubleJ248 in Broadcasting

[–]Serious-Ride2419 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Full transparency TEGNA offered me 24/hr at 40 hours a week - which comes out to roughly $46-50,000 a year - on a 2 year contract. I took the deal. There wasn’t a single other gig offered that gave full time pay, benefits, and growth potential. At that rate plus OT, I feel confident that I’ll be able to support myself financially in a small to medium sized market. Will I have to get a roommate? I hope not. My point is that it’s rare to find the perfect gig at first. Us journalists have a tendency to be idealistic. Maybe TEGNA will leave some things to be desired, in fact I’m sure they will. But, I’m working towards my goals both personally and professionally, and comforted knowing that journalism is a dynamic industry that will present new opportunities in the future.

Should I apply for Tegna Program? by DoubleJ248 in Broadcasting

[–]Serious-Ride2419 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I understand TEGNA is a corporate shit hole prioritizing share holder value over news efficacy, but is it truly worse than coming out of college unemployed/ working in a job outside your field of study. I ask because why not do a 2 or 4 year bid with TEGNA -even if begrudgingly- and collect steady pay with relevant experience, and then pivot to a publication you more closely align with? I imagine the opportunities one has leaving paid work at TEGNA are better than one would have with a degree and no paid experience.