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Places to work for the summer?

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Dragon365

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Hey everyone, I'm 17, and I'm looking for a summer job in my small town. It looks like I've been turned down for camp counseling, and I had to quit at a supermarket because the hours didn't fit with my school schedule back in the winter. Oh well, that job would've been crap anyways during the summer and winter. The only thing I can think of is trying the computer shops in surrounding towns. Any ideas?
 
Originally posted by: MaxDSP
caddy at a golf course maybe? heard they get good pay and the tips are nice
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That would be my advice.
I did that all through HS and a bit afterwards. Healthy, outdoors, and good exercise.
Some of the guys I caddied with didn't even report their earnings to the IRS. - Imagine that!

 
Originally posted by: Cyberian
Originally posted by: MaxDSP
caddy at a golf course maybe? heard they get good pay and the tips are nice
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That would be my advice.
I did that all through HS and a bit afterwards. Healthy, outdoors, and good exercise.
Some of the guys I caddied with didn't even report their earnings to the IRS. - Imagine that!
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Not bad, but there are only about one or two golf courses around my area, and I don't have any golf experience whatsoever. The exercise does sound good though - I can use the workout!

You see, the real problem here is the crappy town I live in - but I won't bore you with those details 🙂.
 
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Originally posted by: Dragon365
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Why not working on Ibiza for the summer? 😀
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Uh, what is the point of that website? Is it for a town or something?
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You don't know what IBIZA is???

OMG PEOPLE!!!

Edit: IBIZA, an island off of the eastern coast of Spain. Ibiza is the PARTY/CLUBBING capitol of the world! The best DJs, the finest women, the 24/7 party from June - August.
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Oh yeah, a 17 year old is going to find a lot to do in clubs - anyways, the airfare is probably too expensive - my family isn't too rich right now.
 
Originally posted by: Dragon365
Hey everyone, I'm 17, and I'm looking for a summer job in my small town. It looks like I've been turned down for camp counseling, and I had to quit at a supermarket because the hours didn't fit with my school schedule back in the winter. Oh well, that job would've been crap anyways during the summer and winter. The only thing I can think of is trying the computer shops in surrounding towns. Any ideas?
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I hope you had better luck than I did, it is very tough to find computer jobs in today's market, and even more difficult for a teenager with little experience (even if you posess certifications like in my case) The important thing is to be persistent, and to dress nicely, even when I was just dropping off applications I wore a shirt and tie, for interviews arrive early, be prepared and polite, and answer their questions as best you can. You may try applying at Compusa etc, even if they don't have work available, they hold your application for 30 days in case they have an opening. Staples is a bit harder, their application asks for 3 previous work experiences, 3 personal references, and 3 work references. I had only had one prior job, so I don't know how much weight they gave my application, I never heard back from them. Also on small to medium size companies, if you drop off an application, do a follow up call, ask them if they received your application, if they would like you to come in for an interview, or if there is anything that you can do to increase your standing. I got a job at the Florida Department of Corrections doing tech support/computer repair, and new computer installs. The pay is pretty good, and the experience is great, you definitely deal with a whole different range of problems in the work environment than you do at home. Thankfully I am paired up with a guy that has been working there for a while, they all seem like cool guys, and will really answer any questions I have for them. There are about 1500 computers that we have in our system that we do tech support on, and I really like the way they have everything set up (they have a network drive for application install files with keys for all of the valid users, they have a database of all computers with serial numbers, where they are and what they have in them both hardware and software, they also have images for each model computer in the building, so if something gets totally hosed, or if we are setting up a new computer, we simply install via the network the image, couldn't be easier.) The only down side is I can only work about 30 hours a week, the upside is I get mondays and fridays off heh. I know this was a long post, but basically what it boils down to is be persistent, and take what you can get for now. Also, you may not want to hear this, but you really should have started looking earlier, like a month before summer started (unless your summer hasn't started yet?)
 
Originally posted by: DaiShan
Originally posted by: Dragon365
Hey everyone, I'm 17, and I'm looking for a summer job in my small town. It looks like I've been turned down for camp counseling, and I had to quit at a supermarket because the hours didn't fit with my school schedule back in the winter. Oh well, that job would've been crap anyways during the summer and winter. The only thing I can think of is trying the computer shops in surrounding towns. Any ideas?
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I hope you had better luck than I did, it is very tough to find computer jobs in today's market, and even more difficult for a teenager with little experience (even if you posess certifications like in my case) The important thing is to be persistent, and to dress nicely, even when I was just dropping off applications I wore a shirt and tie, for interviews arrive early, be prepared and polite, and answer their questions as best you can. You may try applying at Compusa etc, even if they don't have work available, they hold your application for 30 days in case they have an opening. Staples is a bit harder, their application asks for 3 previous work experiences, 3 personal references, and 3 work references. I had only had one prior job, so I don't know how much weight they gave my application, I never heard back from them. Also on small to medium size companies, if you drop off an application, do a follow up call, ask them if they received your application, if they would like you to come in for an interview, or if there is anything that you can do to increase your standing. I got a job at the Florida Department of Corrections doing tech support/computer repair, and new computer installs. The pay is pretty good, and the experience is great, you definitely deal with a whole different range of problems in the work environment than you do at home. Thankfully I am paired up with a guy that has been working there for a while, they all seem like cool guys, and will really answer any questions I have for them. There are about 1500 computers that we have in our system that we do tech support on, and I really like the way they have everything set up (they have a network drive for application install files with keys for all of the valid users, they have a database of all computers with serial numbers, where they are and what they have in them both hardware and software, they also have images for each model computer in the building, so if something gets totally hosed, or if we are setting up a new computer, we simply install via the network the image, couldn't be easier.) The only down side is I can only work about 30 hours a week, the upside is I get mondays and fridays off heh. I know this was a long post, but basically what it boils down to is be persistent, and take what you can get for now. Also, you may not want to hear this, but you really should have started looking earlier, like a month before summer started (unless your summer hasn't started yet?)
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Nice post, but next time use paragraphs!

BTW - How old are you?
 
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Originally posted by: Dragon365
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile Why not working on Ibiza for the summer? 😀
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Uh, what is the point of that website? Is it for a town or something?
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You don't know what IBIZA is??? OMG PEOPLE!!! Edit: IBIZA, an island off of the eastern coast of Spain. Ibiza is the PARTY/CLUBBING capitol of the world! The best DJs, the finest women, the 24/7 party from June - August.
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No, Ibiza is the gay man's paradise, you fool.
 
Originally posted by: Dragon365 <
Not bad, but there are only about one or two golf courses around my area, and I don't have any golf experience whatsoever. The exercise does sound good though - I can use the workout!

You see, the real problem here is the [crappy town I live in - but I won't bore you with those details 🙂.
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You only need one.
You really don't need experience - this isn't rocket science.
Town I grew up in had ~5,000 people.

Good luck whatever you decide to do.

 
Originally posted by: PCMarine
Originally posted by: DaiShan
Originally posted by: Dragon365
Hey everyone, I'm 17, and I'm looking for a summer job in my small town. It looks like I've been turned down for camp counseling, and I had to quit at a supermarket because the hours didn't fit with my school schedule back in the winter. Oh well, that job would've been crap anyways during the summer and winter. The only thing I can think of is trying the computer shops in surrounding towns. Any ideas?
Click to expand...

I hope you had better luck than I did, it is very tough to find computer jobs in today's market, and even more difficult for a teenager with little experience (even if you posess certifications like in my case) The important thing is to be persistent, and to dress nicely, even when I was just dropping off applications I wore a shirt and tie, for interviews arrive early, be prepared and polite, and answer their questions as best you can. You may try applying at Compusa etc, even if they don't have work available, they hold your application for 30 days in case they have an opening. Staples is a bit harder, their application asks for 3 previous work experiences, 3 personal references, and 3 work references. I had only had one prior job, so I don't know how much weight they gave my application, I never heard back from them. Also on small to medium size companies, if you drop off an application, do a follow up call, ask them if they received your application, if they would like you to come in for an interview, or if there is anything that you can do to increase your standing. I got a job at the Florida Department of Corrections doing tech support/computer repair, and new computer installs. The pay is pretty good, and the experience is great, you definitely deal with a whole different range of problems in the work environment than you do at home. Thankfully I am paired up with a guy that has been working there for a while, they all seem like cool guys, and will really answer any questions I have for them. There are about 1500 computers that we have in our system that we do tech support on, and I really like the way they have everything set up (they have a network drive for application install files with keys for all of the valid users, they have a database of all computers with serial numbers, where they are and what they have in them both hardware and software, they also have images for each model computer in the building, so if something gets totally hosed, or if we are setting up a new computer, we simply install via the network the image, couldn't be easier.) The only down side is I can only work about 30 hours a week, the upside is I get mondays and fridays off heh. I know this was a long post, but basically what it boils down to is be persistent, and take what you can get for now. Also, you may not want to hear this, but you really should have started looking earlier, like a month before summer started (unless your summer hasn't started yet?)
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Nice post, but next time use paragraphs!

BTW - How old are you?
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Heh - yeah it went on a bit longer than I had originally intended - I am 18. Working this summer before starting UF in the fall 🙂
 
im a teacher's assistant at a university, its extremely slow, i sit here and post at these forums all day. you could try working on a campus, or a video store. i wouldnt work at a food joint though. how about bestbuy or compusa? if you choose retail places, make sure they give good discounts, like bestbuy on car audio stuff.
 
Originally posted by: PCMarine
Originally posted by: DaiShan
Heh - yeah it went on a bit longer than I had originally intended - I am 18. Working this summer before starting UF in the fall 🙂
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How's the pay if you don't mind me asking?
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It is pretty good, I get $10 an hour, the only problem is I can't work more than 30 hours a week as they don't have the budget for full time, not to mention I am getting more than the other people in the OPS program (other personelle services, it is kinda just summer work, the others are doing data entry at 6.50 and hour) Right now they have me at 24 hours a week tuesday wednesday and thrusday, which means I get monday and friday off, which is nice, but I would rather have more money. My supervisor in OIT said that he would try to work something out where he could hire me out of his departments funding so that I could work 40 hours a week just for the summer, but no guarantees 🙁
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Is the money important? At your age look for something fun & interesting ... one thing that always looked cool to me, although I never did it, was working as staff in one of the big national parks. Probably pays for crap, but you get room and board in some of the most amazing places in the country. You're probably to late to get into that for this year though.

beyond that, jobs I had over summers in H.S. & college:
farm labor ... bailing hay, etc. ... it'll get you in shape
temp sevice: everything from loading tractor trailers to building huge water slides to clipping those stupid size tags onto clothes hangers ... definitely a mixed bag, but very flexible.
Camp Instructor ... ok this one already bombed for you
whitewater guide ... substitute mtn bike, tour, etc. if you have any appropriate skills
 
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