Not having to take care of other situations not involving the kids
Advice
Kids need to be nurtured and not play on tablets all day
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Arc Welder
April 2019 • Apple Valley, CA
What I liked
What I like about being a welder is that I’m able to make my own hours and talk to clients that are interested in creating things that help their everyday life.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have marketed my welding skills more than I did so my name would have been more well know. I’m very hard on myself so sometimes even the smallest imperfections cause me to become discouraged.
Advice
One piece of advice I would share about this experience would be to put yourself out in the world and don’t be afraid to show off your work if you feel that it’s good and if you worked hard on it.
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Pool Boy
May - September 2019 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
I liked the flexibility of the work schedule.
What I wish was different
Access to water and breaks.
Advice
Sometimes you have to work real hard to get the most out of the opportunity.
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Nanny
April 2019 • Bradenton, FL
What I liked
Working with children as I plan to do in the future.
What I wish was different
More flexible hours to have more time to focus on school work.
Advice
Time management is key.
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Nanny
July 2018 - May 2019 • Lynchburg, VA
What I liked
I liked having a flexible schedule
What I wish was different
I wish that I had been able to do more activities with the kids outside the home because they got restless
Advice
Stay on great terms with your employer because they can be a great resource for networking going forward.
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Consulting Analyst Intern
June - July 2019 • Imperial, CA
What I liked
The consulting position was a learning experience that opened new doors for future business and direction for intervention. I specifically enjoyed the idea of being able to make a change or inspiration to make a change in the home as well as the workspace.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have spent some more time with the primary owner rather than his significant other that is his business partner. I did however have the chance to engage with the owners at the personal residence after the internship that made up for the majority of the virtual loss. I wish I had better PV sales associates that were willing to portray a physical model of the future that was bilined with expenses.
Advice
It's hard to convince a business owner that the environment is changing or that the current scenario is not the proper function. Clean air at home is one of the main target areas especially in children environments that is a controversial topic that people take for granted. Do not give up and stick to your facts and knowledge.
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Nanny
August 2018 • Oklahoma City, OK
What I liked
It worked well with my school schedule
What I wish was different
I wish I didn’t have to work so I could have focused better on my classes
Advice
It is very hard to work and go to school at the same time. Be sure to use your time wisely and stay organized.
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Nanny
June - September 2019 • Boulder, CO
What I liked
I like being able to work on a flexible part time schedule in the summer while I continue to take summer classes at CU Boulder.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Nanny
May - September 2019 • Westford, MA
What I liked
I enjoyed working with children.
What I wish was different
I wish the hours had been more consistent.
Advice
When working as a nanny I would recommend setting what you will be reimbursed for before starting as opposed to figuring it out as you go. This includes food, gas and other expenses.
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Nanny
May 2016 • Southampton, NY
What I liked
The work environment is very good.
What I wish was different
24/7 schedule
Advice
Worth it!
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Nanny
May 2018 - September 2019 • Lake Geneva, WI
What I liked
I enjoyed spending the day with the child I cared for and teaching him through play and movies.
What I wish was different
I wish that I watched him more or watched him on days where I was able to bring him places. We stayed in his neighborhood for the majority of the time and were not able to explore.
Advice
A piece of advice is that each kid is different so pay attention to what they like and do not like.
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Babysitting
June - August 2019 • Burke, VA
What I liked
I liked that it gave me skills to use later in life as a mom
What I wish was different
I wish the hours would have been not as long.
Advice
It was a great experience to go through.
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Nanny
January 2015 • Romeo, MI
What I liked
Spending time and making a difference in a family’s and child’s life
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Start everyday with a positive attitude and open mind as to where the day will go.
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Ethnographer
August 2019 • Utila, Bay Islands Department
What I liked
I had a chance to shadow an anthropologist and see how they conduct qualitative research.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have stayed longer.
Advice
One piece of advice I would like to share is to be open minded about other costumes, tradition, and culture.
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Nanny
May 2015 • Seymour, CT
What I liked
I love being able to work with the kids I was nannying for. I found it to be a fun and joyful experience and would love to be able to have the opportunity to do something like this again.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Nanny
June - September 2019 • Stoneham, MA
What I liked
Having a free schedule to bring the kids to do stuff they liked and not being told what to do.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It is a great job to find for just summer in between school semesters.
