I liked becoming close with the family and taking the kids to do fun activities all summer.
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Construction Worker
June - August 2019 • Muscatine, IA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Working with my hands was fantastic, and I gained a lot of practical skills
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Baby Sitter
May - August 2019 • Arlington County, VA
What I liked
Being around kids everyday was super fun and relaxing. Didn’t even feel like work to me.
What I wish was different
The only thing I wish I did more of was teaching. I could’ve left a bigger impact on the family i worked for.
Advice
You must be patient and forgiving. Remember that you’re dealing with children.
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Nanny
June - August 2019 • Ellicott City, MD
What I liked
I liked the flexibility as I was able to take a family vacation.
What I wish was different
I wished I had a clear break as it was 11 hours a day.
Advice
I would advise to get to know the children well before committing to a summer so you are sure it’s the right fit.
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Landscape
September 2018 - July 2019 • Orem, UT
What I liked
Being outside and working and feeling accomplished at the end of jobs.
What I wish was different
Better pay and more days worked
Advice
Be careful when you get a pay change and make sure you can live off of it.
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Nanny
July - August 2019 • Rancho Mirage, CA
What I liked
I loved being able to work with a child. She was 18 months old and being able to watch her grow and develop in the short amount of time was amazing and helped me to know that I want to go into occupational therapy.
What I wish was different
I wish I could’ve stayed longer or started earlier!
Advice
Always have activities to help the child grow and learn more.
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Nanny
January 2018 • Coralville, IA
What I liked
The ability to schedule activities they way I wanted. The responsibility.
What I wish was different
Flexibility of hours
Advice
Network as much as possible, it’s how I got the role I did!
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Live-in nanny
August 2017 • Park City, UT
What I liked
I learned so many "life skills" in this job. It has made the transition to college not only manageable, but easy.
What I wish was different
My schedule was never set. I was required to be very flexible with my hours and the days that I worked, which were unpredictable.
Advice
Park City is an excellent place to nanny, just be aware that there are a plethora of options and super competitive wages. Don't be afraid to explore options before committing to a job!
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Nanny
August 2016 - September 2019 • Penryn, CA
What I liked
flexible hours
What I wish was different
i wish i had more hours
Advice
Great summer job for students!
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Veterinary assistant
May - August 2019 • Marshfield, WI
What I liked
It was good hands on experience.
What I wish was different
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Advice
It’s always good to get experience in your future field to really determine if it is a good fit for you.