Allowed me to learn new skills in construction and home maintenance and also how to build pole barns.
What I wish was different
More working hours available.
Advice
It’s a good trade for any person to learn.
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Baby Sitter
June - August 2019 • Macungie, PA
What I liked
I liked that the kids were a little older and we spent a lot of time outside or at the pool
What I wish was different
I wish the kids did not fight as much
Advice
Get to know the kids
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Nanny
May 2015 • Kansas City, MO
What I liked
Loved spending time with the family that choose me!
What I wish was different
None
Advice
I would recommend this job to anyone in college it is a great experience
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Nanny
May - August 2019 • Worthington, OH
What I liked
Flexibility, employers
What I wish was different
Less hours
Advice
The best experience ever
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Nanny
June 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
Part time, flexible
What I wish was different
More hours
Advice
Good time management!!
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Home health aid
May - August 2019 • Fruita, CO
What I liked
Working with the person helped. She was amazing and really made me see life through completely different eyes.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Dogwalker
May 2019 • Warwick, RI
What I liked
It was a great new experience to work with animals!
What I wish was different
Nothing at all!
Advice
Cherish every opportunity to network and build your resume!
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Nanny
June - August 2019 • Sacramento, CA
What I liked
I loved working with the kids and teaching them math/reading skills.
What I wish was different
Wish I took a childhood development class before hand.
Advice
Learn the Reggio Emilia Approach to teaching and working with children. Take a childhood development class
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Nanny
May - September 2019 • Charlotte, VT
What I liked
I love working with children, and being able to save up for the school year.
What I wish was different
I wish I had taken more time for myself, I was working over 40 hours a week so I didn't have time for fun.
Advice
Taking care of kids is fun but it's a lot of hard work!
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Nanny
May 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Easygoing job, low stakes, calm
What I wish was different
Disliked the parents
Advice
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Construction Carpenter
June - August 2019 • Champaign, IL
What I liked
It paid well
What I wish was different
It was more organized
Advice
Learned a lot about tools and how projects are gone about for construction.
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Daycare Aide
July - September 2019 • Forest Grove, OR
What I liked
Interacting with others on a personal level, aiding in development of children
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure to want to learn and exercise patience
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Nanny/Maid
May - August 2019 • Portland, TN
What I liked
It was pretty rewarding
What I wish was different
Advice
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Nanny
June - August 2019 • Portage, MI
What I liked
It was a relatively easy job if you like to work with children age 7 and below
What I wish was different
nothing! it’s perfect!
Advice
Always be prepared to be stern with the kids whenever you need to
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Construction
May - August 2019 • Austin, TX
What I liked
Hours
What I wish was different
Na
Advice
Hard work
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Landscaper
June - August 2019 • Suffolk, VA
What I liked
Being outside
What I wish was different
Hydrated more
Advice
Work early and late rest midday
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Nanny
July - August 2019 • Chico, CA
What I liked
Good pay!
What I wish was different
Less hours
Advice
Nannying pays really great and allows you some free time at work
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Nanny
May - August 2019 • Nashville, TN
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Nannying is a very difficult job because these parents are entrusting you with their children and have high expectations while they are gone all day. It takes a lot of patience, communication, and responsibility to handle this job.
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Cna
August 2018 • Tallahassee, FL
What I liked
Very fulfilling helping elderly
What I wish was different
Coworkers
Advice
Do you best even when it gets hard, treat every person with dignity and respect regardless of how much physical/cognitive function they have, treat everyone with the respect and Kindness would expect for yourself or your loved ones
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Nanny
March 2019 • Boise, ID
What I liked
I love working with kids. It’s a fun job and has flexible scheduling.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could use this as reference to my future midwifery career. I also wish I had the ability to practice my Spanish more.
Advice
I think this is a very rewarding job. My advice would be to do something like this in order to practice patience and compassion.
