I was able to work in my community and get to know members of the community better while meeting the needs of the children I was tending.
What I wish was different
It would have been nice to have a written contract between me and the family.
Advice
Get to know members of your community. You never know how you can meet their needs with talents you may have.
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Babysitting
June - August 2019 • Circleville, OH
What I liked
Playing with the children
What I wish was different
Not as many babies
Advice
Don't bit off more then you can chew.
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Freelance Graphic Design
June 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Setting my own initiatives.
Seeing my work be appreciated for real-world situations.
The project itself.
What I wish was different
Being able to focus on the work full time.
Advice
Talk to your friends or other networks if you're a Graphic Designer, show them your work. Every once in a while you'll find someone or someone who knows someone that needs to get work done.
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Construction Laborer
July - September 2019 • El Paso, TX
What I liked
The hours
What I wish was different
The weather
Advice
Be careful with insulation
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Nanny
January 2019 • Costa Mesa, CA
What I liked
The summer sun and seeing live bands with friends
What I wish was different
More energy!
Advice
Enjoy what you have and who is with you
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Maintenance technician
April - August 2019 • Clinton, UT
What I liked
It was a lot of fun and learned a lot about how to fix things
What I wish was different
Wish I didn’t have to work outside as much as I did
Advice
Learn all you can, to better yourself
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Independent Tutor
June 2018 • Macomb Township, MI
What I liked
Flexible schedule, good pay, self-employed
What I wish was different
Charging for more than one missed tutoring session
Advice
Manage your schedule effectively and decide how to charge customers ahead of time, and be up front about your policy if customers miss more than one session
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Reading Tutor
September 2016 • Troy, MI
What I liked
Working with students.
What I wish was different
It’s a fun job! There’s not much to change.
Advice
If you have a need for extra cash or a love for kids, this is a good way to spend your summer. Plus you can pick your hours.
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Yardcare
July - August 2019 • Fairfax, VA
What I liked
That i could set my own schedule
What I wish was different
That i got more customers
Advice
That i need to get the word out more
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Laborer
May 2016 • Williamsport, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed getting to travel around the state for work. I also enjoy that type of work so I do not mind it much.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have made a little bit more money.
Advice
Always be willing to try new things to accomplish a goal.
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Graphic Designer
January 2010 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
Sure. I've been doing graphic design for twenty plus years. I'm ready to move on to my English field though
What I wish was different
Advice
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Nanny
May 2019 • Oklahoma City, OK
What I liked
I loved being able to chose my own schedule.
What I wish was different
Some clinents were rude.
Advice
Always set your boundaries!
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Lanscaping
August 2010 • Perkiomenville, PA
What I liked
Boss
Creating my own schedule
What I wish was different
Have a partner to work with
Advice
You have to be able to handle being outside in most weather for long periods of time
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Musician
May - August 2019 • Rockwall, TX
What I liked
Played different venues and set my own schedule. The pay was good
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Be self driven and take initiative to get things done
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Day home provider
April 2019 • Spruce Grove, Alberta
What I liked
Flexibility
What I wish was different
Advice
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Nanny
May 2017 • Raleigh, NC
What I liked
I loved spending time with children.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have gone through an agency
Advice
Know the family you will be working for
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Nanny
June 2013 • Beaverton, OR
What I liked
Working with kids
What I wish was different
Better pay
Advice
Don’t be afraid to say no to jobs
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Pool cleaner
May - October 2019 • Somers Point, NJ
What I liked
Ability to choose my own schedule
What I wish was different
I need more customers
Advice
Invest in good equipment
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Nanny
May - August 2019 • Omaha, NE
What I liked
I had weekends off and time to work on school while on the job
What I wish was different
Advice
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Vineyard Tender
April 2016 • Yoncalla, OR
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
The best advice I have is to not settle for just any job. If you find yourself in work that does not fit with your end goal do not give up. It took me several jobs and several degrees before I came across something that I can see myself doing for the rest of my life.
