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Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

Waterfront Supervisor 3

May - August 2022 • Hopkinton, MA

What I liked

I loved the people I worked with there and the level of respect I was treated with.

What I wish was different

I wish we had better communication among the hiring staff and the upper administration.

Advice

The best way to do this job is to put your co-workers first. You are a team and if you all prioritize each other the job will be a lot easier and a lot more enjoyable. When someone chooses to be selfish the entire system falls apart.
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Pool manager

June - August 2021 • Springfield, MA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

People might try to scare you away from this job by mentioning how dangerous the location is, but we had no instances of violence all summer. Another nearby facility, which I will not name, is reported to have had over 13 fights this season, some of which involved DCR employees. Springfield pool is plenty safe.
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Beac

May - August 2019 • Salisbury, MA

What I liked

I liked everything about it. The atmosphere with my colleagues and my bosses were incredible. Plus I got to be at the beach all day 5 days a week.

What I wish was different

Nothing I would not have changed anything about my experience.

Advice

This job is not easy, it’s ACTUAL lifeguarding. You do have to make rescues and this job is not for people that are not in good shape. It is physically tiring (lots of running and swimming)
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Seasonal Park Interpreter

June - September 2019 • Horseneck Beach, MA

What I liked

Working on the beach

What I wish was different

More communication with supervisor

Advice

Research as much as possible
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Park Ranger

June - September 2019 • Nahant, MA

What I liked

Great summer job to make money during the summer close to SSU

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Being an authority figure is hard
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