I get paid to do my passion instead of just having it as a hobby
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Lawn Mower
May - August 2019 • Riverton, WY
What I liked
I loved working for myself and being responsible for my customers and marketing.
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House Painter
March - September 2019 • Middlesex, NY
What I liked
Flexibility in schedule
What I wish was different
More consistent work
Advice
Have good time management skills
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Nanny
May 2015 - August 2019 • Austin, TX
What I liked
Coming up with activities to do with the child, including hiking trips, LARP-style adventures, treasure hunts, dance routines, arts and crafts, science experiments, volunteer work, swimming, and museum trips.
What I wish was different
More communication from parents
Advice
Pre-plan the day's activities, as well as a backup for weather, the kid's disinterest, missing supplies, etc. Also be enthusiastic!
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Private Tutor
September 2018 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
I liked that I could set my own hours, and of course I enjoy teaching.
What I wish was different
There really isn't anything that I wish was different; it was ideal for my circumstances.
Advice
The biggest piece of advice I would share about jobs like private tutoring is to evaluate what your time and expertise are worth, and be firm about it; don't sell yourself short.
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Garden
June - August 2019 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I leraned a lof about entrepreneurship.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time after summer to grow the business.
Advice
Keep an expence journal to keep track of profits and business needs.
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English tutor
May - August 2019 • Hà Tĩnh, Ha Tinh
What I liked
I got to teach the kids how to used English more naturally. As an English learner myself, I struggled a lot when it came it using English on a daily basis. What we learned from textbooks were writing languages. We weren’t taught to have a natural conversations with native speakers, making the interactions sometimes awkward and pull down our confidence, which is one of the most important things in learning to be fluent a language. After my three-month course, the kids were a lot more confident in speaking, as they know so much more in slangs, casual ways of talking, and more importantly social conventions in English speaking countries. I also let them interact with lots of my friends from the US.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a more intensive training couse for the students. I did give out lots of homework while I was away for a short research course during the summer, but I wished I had all three-month with them. Also, I designed all the course materials, so some were not appropriate as they weren’t on the same level with my students’. I would select and design materials more carefully if I am to have this course again.
Advice
If you have never tried to have teaching experience, my advice is that you should at least once in your life. You would learn how hard, frustrated (and sometimes exhausted) to be in a teaching position. It will make you appreciate your Professors so much more. Also, teaching is a great way to revisit your knowledge and have a deeper understanding of any materials. And if you like kids as much as I do, then you should definitely work with them. If not, you could always help the adults in exploring a new thing!
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Research
July - August 2019 • Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga
What I liked
All the different wildlife. It was an eye opening experience
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Yard care
July - August 2019 • Shreveport, LA
What I liked
I loved the flexibility
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Baby Sitter
May 2019 • Escondido, CA
What I liked
Working with kids
What I wish was different
That I worked more
Advice
Enjoy your time with them
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Volunteer
June - August 2019 • Kingston, Saint Andrew
What I liked
The opportunity to help people from my hometown
What I wish was different
I had a longer time to work with them
Advice
If you love it, you won’t have any problems
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Freelance Artist
May - September 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
Working with my passions
What I wish was different
More organized management
Advice
When doing freelance work you need to assess the limits of your abilities and apply yourself strategically!
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Nanny
June - August 2019 • Hilliard, OH
What I liked
It was a nice relaxing job that gave me experience working with kids
What I wish was different
Very long hours and not much to do
Advice
Try everything even if you aren’t sure if you’ll like it
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DJ
September 2014 • Boise, ID
What I liked
Traveling, playing new genres at new venues. I saved up money all year to be able to take the summer off (besides djing) because I was completely burned out. I went to 5 music festivals in California, Utah, and Canada.
What I wish was different
That I worked a little more but the break from work and school was vital. My laptop broke at the start of summer so I didn’t get to produce music like was my goal. I didn’t get my new one until school started again because insurance process was slow.
Advice
If you ever are in a position to save and take time off to heal yourself or travel; do it! You will learn a lot about yourself and the world and everyone needs a break.
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CFO
April 2017 • Twin Falls, ID
What I liked
Generate leads, staffing, and strategize revenue plans
What I wish was different
Hiring different crews and consolidating
Advice
Learn to delegate better
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I started my own Etsy Shop
June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
Creating art and choosing my own hours
What I wish was different
I wish I could have collaborated with another group of artists or shared space, self-starting is a great skill, but it is hard to maintain long term.
Advice
I would say that if you want to start an Etsy shop, first assess if you're doing it for your own benefit or if you're trying to make a profit. If you're trying to make a profit, I might suggest using a company like Amazon which can make orders per request so that you can save the money of the actual printmaking process.
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Advertising Sales Agent
May 2015 • Montebello, CA
What I liked
Making my own schedule and working for myself
What I wish was different
More money
Advice
Remember that working for yourself is tough but you can make it work; the flexibility is the best part of the job
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Ministry Outreach Coordinator
June - September 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I liked that I could be creative, use my gifts and talents, and set my own hours.
