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Տヨ∆ℳㄩՏ Feb 8, 2013

im 16 and need to find a job, because im trying to make my own gaming PC. i've thought about mcdonalds, but i seriously don't think i'd do well behind the counter or making the food.... i've been told that i have a job opportunity at an ice cream place over the summer, anyone have luck with those kinds of jobs?

thanks guys....
Ojibwe Feb 8, 2013

Get out the ole shovel and clear some snow.
ᏟᏞᏫNᎬ Feb 8, 2013

Ojibwe wrote:
Get out the ole shovel and clear some snow.

I'm only 14 and have made 2,000$ dollars shoveling snow and mowing lawns for 3 of my neighbors over the course of about 3 years. Believe me, it's worth it and nice to know you worked hard for what you're buying.
Funky Buffalo Feb 8, 2013

SCR3AMINPHOENIX wrote:
im 16 and need to find a job, because im trying to make my own gaming PC. i've thought about mcdonalds, but i seriously don't think i'd do well behind the counter or making the food.... i've been told that i have a job opportunity at an ice cream place over the summer, anyone have luck with those kinds of jobs?

thanks guys....

Don't have too much pride. Take a job where you can get it. Work hard and it'll pay off.
SkyTheLimit Feb 8, 2013

Funky Buffalo wrote:
SCR3AMINPHOENIX wrote:
im 16 and need to find a job, because im trying to make my own gaming PC. i've thought about mcdonalds, but i seriously don't think i'd do well behind the counter or making the food.... i've been told that i have a job opportunity at an ice cream place over the summer, anyone have luck with those kinds of jobs?

thanks guys....

Don't have too much pride. Take a job where you can get it. Work hard and it'll pay off.
👏👏👏👏
Ꭱ3V Feb 8, 2013

Funky Buffalo wrote:
SCR3AMINPHOENIX wrote:
im 16 and need to find a job, because im trying to make my own gaming PC. i've thought about mcdonalds, but i seriously don't think i'd do well behind the counter or making the food.... i've been told that i have a job opportunity at an ice cream place over the summer, anyone have luck with those kinds of jobs?

thanks guys....

Don't have too much pride. Take a job where you can get it. Work hard and it'll pay off.
Well said funky 👍
Տヨ∆ℳㄩՏ Feb 8, 2013

lol, thanks guys. and about the comment on pride: thanks for the advice. if it seemed like i was prideful (this goes to all), believe me, that was not my intent. i actually suffer with self disconfidence(if thats a word) (hence the "i don't see myself doing well behind the counter".... i've screwed up too many times just in talking with a kid im tutoring).

thanks again
Տヨ∆ℳㄩՏ Feb 8, 2013

oh, lol. i see what you were doing there with the pride comment. its like "mindsets to get a job" and everything there is bulletpointed...... okay....
Ꭱ3V Feb 8, 2013

SCR3AMINPHOENIX wrote:
oh, lol. i see what you were doing there with the pride comment. its like "mindsets to get a job" and everything there is bulletpointed...... okay....

He's just saying whether its flipping burgers or working a cash register, don't be ashamed to work any job. There's no dishonor in any job IMO. At least you're working and contributing to society. Good luck bud 👍
🔥Ʈɧḛ⌖Ƥuɳḭʂђeŗ🔥 Feb 8, 2013

When I was 12 I was selling bundles of wood ( 100 logs for $150) I had fun doing it.
Demario Feb 8, 2013

Funky said it best here screaming. The reason is cause your 16 and just entering the workforce. What you do in your career in the future, most times has nothing to do with your first job or first couple jobs through school. Maybe some of your buddies might laugh cause you go work at McDonald's, but this will not be a permanent job. It will teach you a lot. When you start warning your own money off your first job. It's a really good feeling. You ever think about going to a dealership? I started at a dealership when I was 16, and have been involved within the automotive/insurance industry ever since.
Demario Feb 8, 2013

Also check with your school. If I remember right it's called co-op. I'm sure things are different now, but they allowed us to do co-op during our junior and senior year. They allowed me to go to work for half of the school day. For me I loved working at a Chevrolet dealership in school. Driving the new corvettes around, and just the service & body shop departments I worked for had such a relaxed environment. Just some ideas for ya man.
c ⌖😱ᵙǥͨ Feb 8, 2013

its your first job and your 16 so its not going to be your dream job. make sure your getting paid enough/enough hours to meet your goals/needs and that it fits into your schedule so it doesnt take away too much from the rest of your life.
Տヨ∆ℳㄩՏ Feb 8, 2013

Thanks again guys!

there are more than a few things that i learned here than my parents could tell me, so really, thanks. :)
Add: RARE Feb 8, 2013

SCR3AMINPHOENIX wrote:
Thanks again guys!

there are more than a few things that i learned here than my parents could tell me, so really, thanks. :)

Wanna know the truth behind te birds and the bees?
Ꭰаяκεя ᎠιgιтaƖ Feb 8, 2013

Ill be 16 on Sunday. I wish i could go work at a hobby store because my hobby is RC cars,boats, trucks, etc. But the closest one is like 30 min away😕. So im going to Gamestop😜
Demario Feb 8, 2013

Add: RARE wrote:
SCR3AMINPHOENIX wrote:
Thanks again guys!

there are more than a few things that i learned here than my parents could tell me, so really, thanks. :)

Wanna know the truth behind te birds and the bees?
Come on rare, please tell us....