[Phil153]

It comes down to what matters to you. You've got the rest of your to be an office stiff. While you're in your 20s, doing what you want and meeting hot girls is pretty much priority, TBH this preppy stuff just sounds like BS to me. I went through a similar phase after college, I hated the work I was qualified for and couldn't stand a 9-5, so I swallowed my pride and went and worked in a club. Yeah it's a drop on the social scale, and some people do think less of you for it (especially if you were a preppy [censored] before), but those people are usually old way before their time and probably not worth the trouble.

Dumb question: why aren't clubs an option? If you're not shy they're such an easy way to meet people. I don't understand the point of getting a job just to meet people if you already have one. Also, your other ideas (volunteering, etc) suck.

edit: also, bar >>>>>> mall. If you live in a touristy place, resorts are great as well.