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Dishwasher

February - August 2019 • St. Simons, GA

What I liked

the co workers and atmosphere

What I wish was different

the pay

Advice

Work hard and people will notice

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Babysitter

June - August 2019 • Lawton, MI

What I liked

The hourly wage and the kids

What I wish was different

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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Hostess

May 2019 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

I liked being able to have my own money and having free time during the week to work on practicing (I'm a jazz performance major at Temple) so it was nice that I could practice during the week and work on myself over the summer.

What I wish was different

I had to work mainly mornings as well as every weekend, which made it hard to have any sort of social life since all of my friends usually worked during the week doing regular jobs!

Advice

Working in restaurants is difficult in general because it's a very intense and fast paced environment, especially in Philly, so it's important to have thick skin because people in restaurants just want to put the blame on someone, so it's important to not let that get to you, and to just try and do what you can to help!

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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.