The children are funny people. Seeing a change of shy students when the summer starts, to being bright and bold when the camp ends.
What I wish was different
I wish I didn't work as much. I work work here from 8-5:30, then work nights from 6-11pm and weekends. I didn't give my all to the kids because some days I would come exhausted.
Advice
If you do not like kids, do not work at a camp. Kids are hilarious, but the need to know/see some one cares for them. Not someone who is just there for a check.
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Front Desk Receptionist
January 2016 - August 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
Environment, helping & working with patients
What I wish was different
Treating staff fairly
Advice
Be quick to listen & slow to speak
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Parking Attendant
January - August 2019 • Charlottesville, VA
What I liked
Having time to do homework while at work.
What I wish was different
I would have liked a job that paid more.
Advice
Parking attendant is a great job while you’re in school but not during summer break, when you don’t have homework.
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Care giver
June 2019 • Long Beach, CA
What I liked
I spent my summer caring for my nephew and continue to do so while I finish school. I like being close to family, and I love being of service.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been better prepared mentally for the work load.
Advice
Always take the opportunity to serve your family, even if it means putting your other goals on hold. Heavenly Father will bless your life and guide you to where you need to be.
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House Painter
March - August 2019 • Arkadelphia, AR
What I liked
Meeting new people!
What I wish was different
The work hours.
Advice
Be ready to get dirty!
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Retail
May - July 2019 • Tupelo, MS
What I liked
They were able to work with my schedule.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Janitor
May - September 2019 • Rigby, ID
What I liked
I liked the people I worked with.
What I wish was different
I wish I worked more hours.
Advice
It helped me build more experience.
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Registered Nurse
May 2019 • Manassas, VA
What I liked
My ability to connect with patient and learn new things
What I wish was different
More cohesiveness among staff members
Advice
You better be ready to absorb new knowledge. Nursing is a fast paced career
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Dog caretaker
July 2019 • Temperance, MI
What I liked
Getting to experience working with dogs (and in a large amount). I saw what it is like taking care of dogs being cared for for dog breeding. Also, I loved seeing the newborn puppies.
What I wish was different
Getting to work a little more.
Advice
You have to be confident and not afraid to firmly tell the dogs to get back as you are going into a pen by yourself with about ten large dogs.
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Marketing and Distribution
February 2018 - September 2019 • Memphis, TN
What I liked
I liked working with artists. I feel I had a real world experience.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have done more.
Advice
Sit down with the artists and ask th what is it they want.
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Building contractor
May - August 2019 • Boston, MA
What I liked
Getting hands on experience with a small business and actually learning the trade rather than doing the small work.
What I wish was different
I worked on only commercial real estate when I wished I worked on residential.
Advice
Don’t go into it with high hopes, you never know what kind of jobs you’ll be doing when you first start out.
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Nanny
June - August 2019 • Rockford, MI
What I liked
I liked the flexibility I had as a Nanny. It allowed me to be able to take some time off but also make a good amount of money during my short summer break.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had a more consistent schedule.
Advice
Make sure you find a family that fits for you and that you are honest about how much you charge.
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Nanny
June - August 2019 • Helena, MT
What I liked
I liked how inviting the family was and also when I took care of the kids we would playschool. I played the teacher most of the time since I was an adult.
What I wish was different
They lived closer, but it was fun driving out there.
Advice
Always be patient! :)
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General Internal Medicine Doctor
March 2019 • Bellmore, NY
What I liked
Getting experience in a field that I am interested in.
What I wish was different
Nothing. I learned a lot about the realities of working in a doctors office
Advice
Always be willing to learn something new and have an open mind
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Baby Sitter
November 2015 • Saucier, MS
What I liked
The kids I sit for.
What I wish was different
Not a thing.
Advice
Never grow up.
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Flor care tech
October 2018 • Atkins, AR
What I liked
Weekly pay, extremely flexible hours
What I wish was different
Earlier in the day.
Advice
Work smarter not harder.
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Nanny
May - August 2019 • Omaha, NE
What I liked
I loved the flexibility of the job.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Other
May 2014 - August 2019 • Melville, NY
What I liked
Very nice and encouraging environment
What I wish was different
N/a
Advice
Stand up for yourself and your staff
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Taxi
May - August 2019 • Raceland, LA
What I liked
I liked that I got paid different ways.
What I wish was different
I wish each person would have asked me how was I doing instead of just asking for a ride somewhere.
Advice
I would advise others to make sure your monetary belongings are picked up.
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Babysitter
October 2016 • Butler, PA
What I liked
Majoring in elementary education, this is great practice for me.
What I wish was different
Long hours with a steady rate—no raises.
Advice
Always be prepared for the unexpected! Have extra tricks up your sleeve and lots of activities for the kids.
