Even the most diligent can run 15 minutes overtime at the parking meter. I am not the most diligent.
I have managed to keep my misdemeanors to fewer than 5 a year but that’s still the price of a great pair of pants or a few networking events… which got me thinking: why do I willingly pay parking tickets instead shelling out for networking events?
Parking
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Networking
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Takes time and money
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Takes time and sometimes money
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Lines the coffers of city hall
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Lines the coffers of professional organizations
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No visible reward or thank you
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Potential gains and thanks
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Annoying
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Can be annoying
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Pesky unpaid tickets limit my ability to get a city parking pass or my driver’s license renewed
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Without a network, I might not do as well in my career (or generate the cash to pay the parking tickets)
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Can be done in private /solo
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Can’t be done solo but can be a private one/one
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Takes 10 minutes
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Takes at least an hour
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No transportation required if paying online or by mail
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Can increase chances of getting a parking ticket if you drive to the event
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I’m still a believer in building community and networking is a valuable tool. However, this week, I’ll probably just pay my parking ticket. J
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