Self Employed

Advertising Photographer

June 2016 • Boise, ID

What I liked

Choosing my own hours

What I wish was different

Having more experience with scheduling all shoots and personal life

Advice

Definitely get ready to work around the clock there are no set hours

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Au Pair

June - August 2018 • Bilbao, Biscay

What I liked

Living in a different country on my own

What I wish was different

I wish I had take some classes over there

Advice

Being an au pair is a great way to get immersed in a language and learn quickly while making money or breaking even. Try to find spanish classes while over there though.

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Nanny

May 2016 • Falmouth, MA

What I liked

I loved working with these children. All three of them became like family to me over these past years and i will keep in touch with this family forever.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Building Carpenter

May 2012 • Kilgore, TX

What I liked

I like it becuase it gives me a flexible job for the summer and during no the school year so I can take classes or go on vacations.

What I wish was different

I wish that most of the jobs where not outside becuase it is Texas and hot most of the time.

Advice

I would share that you learn how to manage your money in order to not have as many jobs when it is hot and to get most of your money during game the winter.

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Swim Lesson Instructor

May 2013 - August 2018 • Newberry, SC

What I liked

Being self employed, I enjoyed being able to create my own schedule. I have taught swim lessons for many years, so I learned how to be competitive in the market, have a constant return base of clients, and make a suitable profit.

What I wish was different

This past summer was more than likely my last year of teaching lessons, solely so I can focus on an internship more suitable for my career., therefore I wish nothing had been different this past year. After teaching for 5 years privately, I learned, adapted, and created better ways to be a competitor in the market. My first couple of years teaching, I wish I would have known how to advertise and network better.

Advice

Being self employed teaches you a lot of valuable lessons rather you realize it or not. Even if your business is as small as mine was, you can still learn valuable entrepreneurship skills.

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