what would be the best summer job for me?
i am 15 but i really don't like the idea of working in a fast food joint i would rather be a stock boy or something like that #summer-jobs
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Domonic’s Answer
Hi Luke. So, the good thing about summer jobs is that a lot of places will have a lot of openings, because while fewer people will be in school, more people will be traveling, on vacation, or just have more time to go out and about. This leads to more opportunities for summer work. No need to worry about working somewhere if you don't want to, because there are a lot of options.
If you wanted to focus on retail like you mentioned, a lot of retail and department stores like Walgreens, CVS, PetCo, and most stores you'd see in the mall will be looking for people. Most will work with your schedule so you can still have a social life and be able to enjoy summer while earning some cash. I can tell you that Walgreens is somewhere I have worked at before, and while it isn't glamorous, I was able to get good hours while maintaining free time over summer.
If you wanted to be outdoors, I'd recommend looking at water parks, public parks or even becoming a sports official. I've worked as an Admissions member at a water park, a part-time lifeguard, and a soccer referee before. These allow you not only to get outside while earning your money, but can lead to other opportunities as well.
There are plenty of other options, but these are some good places to start. The main key is finding somewhere that is A: easy for you to get to, B: somewhere that will work with your schedule, and C: somewhere you will enjoy working.
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