Building on yesterday’s post, it’s becoming more and more important to consider outside income sources as the economy falters and the job market tightens up. While yesterday we talked about potential side jobs that can provide excellent learning tools and terrific work environments (see: Coal Miner) today we are going to focus on the class of 2008.

As these newly graduated, idealistic zombies start hitting the streets, they will find that the American job market sucks right now. Really. So here at FinancialGab.com, we aim to educate, entertain and mostly educate. So behold the Top 5 “Just ‘Til I Get My Dream Job, Dude” Jobs

1. Record Store Clerk

Why is it that every cool person in the world somehow has spent time working as a record store clerk, when there are about 15 record stores left in existence. Anyways, these brats will probably get part time positions here, raving about the genius behind Vampire Weekend and spending long amounts of time arguing that Pete Best was truly the most influential Beatle. Beware, world.

2. Running a “Profitable Blog”

Who in their right mind would try this? Here at Financialgab.com, we have no qualms about the fact that we will make no money. In addition, no one will read this. But that doesn’t stop 100k of these kids from taking time away from drinking Natty Lights and eating frozen burritos to make the next great political, entertainment and vacation blogs. Oh, they are terrific writers and they have so much to share with the world, with their entire 22 years of experiences and deep thought. But somehow most of these blogs just seem to highlight how much their lives suck and how “disrespectful” their parents are of “their space” (See: Old bedroom)

3. Fast Food Worker

Okay, this only fits in because a lot of these kids were working in fast food to get by in college and I guess they are going to continue that until they move on up to the world. Actually my favorite on the list, provides free food and endless networking possibilities. Starbucks included. On the downside, runs the risk of promotion and ending up 45 years old at a Burger King in Des Moines, IA. We love you Iowa!

4. Working for my dad!

Your not really working, okay? You show up at your father’s law office and spend seven hours reading Teen People while texting your girlfriends on your brand new iPhone (graduation gift!) Your dad asks you to make copies and work with clients, but you just spend all day playing bejeweled and e-mailing your resume to random companies, begging for a job. The most relaxing on the list, by far.

5. Enterprise Rent A Car

Why do recent graduates always seem to work here? On the flip-side, why is Enterprise ALWAYS hiring, no matter the economy or their company’s status? From what I gather, this is an extremely horrid job that requires like 70 hours a week arguing with customers and scanning gas mileages. But I respect that you are trying, fine sir. Just don’t stay long. Might make the Coal Miner position available look enviable