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Nanny

January 2014 • Naperville, IL

What I liked

Schedules were easy to follow, parents kept in touch frequently but weren’t overbearing, children were well-mannered

What I wish was different

Less time in the car and more time with the kids

Advice

The way you act towards them will shape how they approach different people in a similar situation. Always use it as a learning lesson

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Nanny

May - August 2018 • Logan, UT

What I liked

I liked the one on one experience I was able to have with the kids. I loved watching each of their personalities grow

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more structure in their lives

Advice

It’s never what you expect

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Nanny

June - August 2018 • Gilbert, AZ

What I liked

I got very close with the children and the family, and I got to act as a "big sister" / "cool aunt" to the sweetest kids.

What I wish was different

It would've been cool to be paid more, but they did pay me more than I asked for.

Advice

If you love children and have a lot of patience, I would definitely recommend nannying. It's a lot of work but it's definitely worth it.

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Child Supervisor

May 2017 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

How relaxed it was

What I wish was different

The drive was long and out of my way.

Advice

Patience is very important.

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Nanny

June 2015 - August 2018 • Waynesville, OH

What I liked

Flexibility ie. able to go to the pool and fill out applications while also watching the kids

What I wish was different

Better pay

Advice

I wish I would have discussed salary specifically this past summer because my hourly wage was decreased significantly because of divorce

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Animal Care Intern

August 2018 • San Bernardino, CA

What I liked

I really enjoyed at this internship that I got to interact, feed and observe exoctic animals of different species including white lions, tigers, wolves, raccoons, foxes, coyotes and much more. Many zoos you volunteer at do not allow you to go in the animals cages and interact with animals but at this internship I got the opportunity to be in the cage with a lion, coyotes, wolves and different dog species. Not many people are presented an opportunity to do something as wild as that.

What I wish was different

I honestly would not change a thing and that is why I am still doing this internship and plan to still be a part of this opportunity when the internship has ended.

Advice

If you get the opportunity to follow your passions, take it. Everything else can wait. Because I am interning here I now know what I want to do as a career and that is a zoology. Great things happen when you take risks in life, whether big or small. You have to put yourself outside of your comfort zone if you want to succeed and progress in life.

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Nanny

June - September 2018 • Mercer Island, WA

What I liked

Getting to know my girls.

What I wish was different

Better hours.

Advice

Get to know your family and make sure it’s exactly what you want.

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Nanny

May 2018 • Irmo, SC

What I liked

CHILDREN

What I wish was different

I wish I could have done more

Advice

Find a family who will not just let you watch their kids but who will invest in your life also. Let the parents mentor you, learn from them, and spend time with them as a family.

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Teacher

June - August 2018 • Venice, Province of Venice

What I liked

Being able to help perfect someone's communication skills and teaching while traveling!

What I wish was different

That I was more prepared in Italian.

Advice

Take risks!

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Co-investigator

August 2018 • Corpus Christi, TX

What I liked

I like gathering the data.

What I wish was different

I wish the process did not have such a negative connotation.

Advice

I think everyone should try research at least once in their life.

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Yard Work

May - August 2018 • Sutter Creek, CA

What I liked

Being able to work my own hours based on my availability.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Video Production Assistant

June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I had an enjoyable experience doing odd jobs based in the field of filmmaking this summer.

What I wish was different

Advice

A positive attitude will open doors for you.

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Political Science Research Assistant

May - August 2018 • Rochester, NY

What I liked

I was given a lot of freedom to research within the topics given

What I wish was different

It would have been nice to have had access to the completed projects I worked on

Advice

Hard Work Pays! Employers notice when you work hard, and put in a little extra- even if you know you wont be hired by the company they can be used as a reference and connection!

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Construction Carpenter

August - September 2018 • Saratoga Springs, UT

What I liked

good pay

What I wish was different

more diversity

Advice

hard work

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Home Health Aide

September 2008 • Las Cruces, NM

What I liked

the companionship

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

learn to be patient

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Pool Lifeguard

May - August 2018 • San Mateo, CA

What I liked

meeting families and kids. it feels good to know theyre safe

What I wish was different

i wish i found the jobs myself, but i worked under my friend joey.

Advice

get into it and private jobs are best!

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Laborer

May - August 2019 • Kirkland, WA

What I liked

Camaraderie between other workers, salary, being active and outside, seeing the final edition of the project and comparing it to what it looked like before