It is incredible to me that humanity can have such an overactive ability to recognize patterns that you start seeing patterns when they aren't there. It leads to superstition and suggesting certain dates are more 'unlucky' than others, something some people tend to take very seriously. I promise, as far as I'm aware, there is nothing particularly bad about Friday the 13th, no matter what has happened on that date before.
Usually, when I end up somewhere new, it doesn't come with a check, new tech and a place to live. Not complaining though, even if $5000 in California is barely enough to get a cup of coffee, I'll happily take it. Who knows, might use the check to hit the lotto and afford a burger or two. On second though, nah, my luck is crap.