what is your job.

Gxc · 09-22-2004, 08:35 PM

Well im probably going to have to start working but i dont know what kind of job would be good for someone in high school, well acually i know of some jobs but nothing i would want to do. But what does everyone do here and do you like it?

Vaskez · 09-22-2004, 08:44 PM

I doss around and I like it...unfortunately only for another 10 days or so

Stormymystic · 09-22-2004, 08:48 PM

hmm, I do not actually work now, but there are some ok jobs you can do while in high school. working at fast food joints are the best really...

ok seriously, I do not know what is good to work at as a teenager, because once you strart working, you lose your weekends off, no matter if they say you can have them off or not...

aleph_null1 · 09-22-2004, 08:54 PM

Are you at all into computers, Gxc?

I got my CCNA from the community college when I was in high school, and got a part time job as an assistant network administrator at the same college

That was good work -- hard, but awesome money. I made way more money in high school than I'm getting now...

Bungleau · 09-22-2004, 08:58 PM

Restaurants, retail, manual labor, services... if you want, go to your local mall and start asking for applications. I did that in my youth, and in one afternoon, with only stopping in at around thirty stores (one after the other), I got two jobs -- a food store and the movies.

One suggestion: print up a sheet with your basic information (name, address, school background, references, etc.) to bring with you. That can save you a lot of time in filling out applications.

Note: Don't ask if they're accepting applications. Instead, ask for an application. Minor sales technique, but you don't want to ask a yes/no question unless you know the answer already.

T-D-C · 09-22-2004, 09:09 PM

I work for a large Antivirus company, however if you are in school usually the Fast Food or Retail markets will be good for you.

If your into computers try some gaming or computer shops.

If your after anything that pays then fast food. (sure the pay won't be much but its more than your getting at the moment)

Just type up your references and go round to places you would like to work part time and ask to speak to the HR manager or and in your refrences to the store manager.

[ 09-22-2004, 09:15 PM: Message edited by: T-D-C ]

Chris of the Dale · 09-22-2004, 09:28 PM

I used to work on a ranch and at a gas station, good work, decent money.

Felix The Assassin · 09-22-2004, 10:47 PM

I worked general construction during the summers after school and before football camp. During the school year I worked at a warehouse part time, real good pay, like twice what the other kids made at fast food. How far are you from a big airport or air freight terminal? You can make double digits x 4 hrs working hard. Or you can make minimum x 6 hrs working in a hot kitchen. The options are yours.

SecretMaster · 09-22-2004, 11:17 PM

Go into retail and supermarkets. And get jobs before the summer, before college students come back and take all the needed jobs.

Also, if you can't drive yet, and your parents live on a hectic schedule, get a job preferably near your home so you can
a) walk when you can't get a ride
b) make the trip quick for your parents.

Most part-time jobs offer discounts for family. So, it is always to your advantage to get a job at the local supermarket to save money on your food bill. Or any other frequently shopped area.

Dron_Cah · 09-22-2004, 11:35 PM

School, man, just school. Did work at a factory, though, but you cant put in the hours you need to, to make that worth it.

09-22-2004, 08:35 PM	#1
Gxc Elminster Join Date: August 29, 2004 Location: Usa!! Age: 36 Posts: 411	Well im probably going to have to start working but i dont know what kind of job would be good for someone in high school, well acually i know of some jobs but nothing i would want to do. But what does everyone do here and do you like it? __________________ [img]\"http://img83.exs.cx/img83/3858/Gxc.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

09-22-2004, 08:44 PM	#2
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	I doss around and I like it...unfortunately only for another 10 days or so __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

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Stormymystic Knight of the Rose Join Date: April 8, 2003 Location: Arkansas Age: 48 Posts: 4,442	hmm, I do not actually work now, but there are some ok jobs you can do while in high school. working at fast food joints are the best really... ok seriously, I do not know what is good to work at as a teenager, because once you strart working, you lose your weekends off, no matter if they say you can have them off or not... __________________ [url]\"http://stormymystic.deviantart.com/gallery/\" target=\"_blank\"> [img]\"http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/3968/stormyvx6.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /></a>

09-22-2004, 08:58 PM	#5
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Restaurants, retail, manual labor, services... if you want, go to your local mall and start asking for applications. I did that in my youth, and in one afternoon, with only stopping in at around thirty stores (one after the other), I got two jobs -- a food store and the movies. One suggestion: print up a sheet with your basic information (name, address, school background, references, etc.) to bring with you. That can save you a lot of time in filling out applications. Note: Don't ask if they're accepting applications. Instead, ask for an application. Minor sales technique, but you don't want to ask a yes/no question unless you know the answer already. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

09-22-2004, 09:09 PM	#6
T-D-C Ironworks Moderator Join Date: October 26, 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 43 Posts: 4,415	I work for a large Antivirus company, however if you are in school usually the Fast Food or Retail markets will be good for you. If your into computers try some gaming or computer shops. If your after anything that pays then fast food. (sure the pay won't be much but its more than your getting at the moment) Just type up your references and go round to places you would like to work part time and ask to speak to the HR manager or and in your refrences to the store manager. [ 09-22-2004, 09:15 PM: Message edited by: T-D-C ] __________________

09-22-2004, 08:54 PM	#4
aleph_null1 Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Honolulu, Hawai'i Age: 40 Posts: 837	Are you at all into computers, Gxc? I got my CCNA from the community college when I was in high school, and got a part time job as an assistant network administrator at the same college That was good work -- hard, but awesome money. I made way more money in high school than I'm getting now...

09-22-2004, 09:28 PM	#7
Chris of the Dale The Magister Join Date: September 20, 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 127	I used to work on a ranch and at a gas station, good work, decent money. __________________

09-22-2004, 10:47 PM	#8
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 61 Posts: 3,608	I worked general construction during the summers after school and before football camp. During the school year I worked at a warehouse part time, real good pay, like twice what the other kids made at fast food. How far are you from a big airport or air freight terminal? You can make double digits x 4 hrs working hard. Or you can make minimum x 6 hrs working in a hot kitchen. The options are yours. __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

09-22-2004, 11:17 PM	#9
SecretMaster Apophis Join Date: October 19, 2001 Location: New York Age: 37 Posts: 4,666	Go into retail and supermarkets. And get jobs before the summer, before college students come back and take all the needed jobs. Also, if you can't drive yet, and your parents live on a hectic schedule, get a job preferably near your home so you can a) walk when you can't get a ride b) make the trip quick for your parents. Most part-time jobs offer discounts for family. So, it is always to your advantage to get a job at the local supermarket to save money on your food bill. Or any other frequently shopped area.

09-22-2004, 11:35 PM	#10
Dron_Cah Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: March 2, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 37 Posts: 2,637	School, man, just school. Did work at a factory, though, but you cant put in the hours you need to, to make that worth it.

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