Recommended first jobs?
 

I'm looking for jobs for this summer and am looking for advice. I'm not very sure of what's out there but I live near a summer tourist destination (lake of the Ozarks) and have mechanical experience as well as a lot of boating experience. I'm basically open to anything, I'm interested to hear some of your first job/summer job experiences :thanks:

Boat tech?


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That'd be hard without any certification :( I'd love to do it but I haven't spent enough time fixing boats to properly do something like that. At one point that was my dream job though (I was like 12 but hey set expectations low and hopes high).

My friend John's first job was working at the marina gas station and he loved it. Got to be outside, people watch, and often customers would tip him in ice cold beers from their coolers. For a teenager this was heaven.

And because this was back in the day before credit card gas pumps, he would always squeeze an extra gallon or two for friends.

Everybody loved him.

Tour vehicle driver

My first summer job was in a movie theater. It only had about 6 actual screens, so it wasn't too busy and the manager always over hired people because he hated doing work. We only made about 6 dollars an hour anyway so if he sold a few movie tickets he recouped his cost for the night almost immediately. He'd also let us smoke pot in the projection rooms, and half the times he'd have his own to bring with him.

I was 16 when he asked me out too, and he was 33. Quite a bit of a weirdo.

Anything that pays you. When I was a kid, I did back yard mechanics, detailed cars, pumped gas, washed dishes, moved used tires for recycling, baby sat, mowed lawns, shoveled snow, laborer, whatever paid me money.

I delivered fliers once and only once. I hate it when people act like they are above a job when that job will give them money that they need. But delivering fliers was the worst pay to work ratio ever. They paid pennies per flyer so after delivering a few hundred fliers you might make a few bucks. I could have made more money buy finding it on the ground at a grocery store.

I had a job interview for KFC once but didn't get that job. The funny thing is, that's the only job interview that didn't land me a job. And now that I'm thinking about it, the job I have now, that I've had for 14 years, is only the second job I've ever had as far as the government is concerned. Weird.

I would suggest getting a job that will give you motivation to improve yourself. My first job was a cashier, which was okay, but then I got a job working at UPS. Loaded semi trailers for 4.5 years. Realized quickly that I was going to finish college, and never do that again... and that's exactly what I did.

Landscaping if you can handle it. Long hours = fat pay, but youll have to really sweat for it.

Wait tables. It's a hard job, and you'll certainly appreciate your servers from then on. You can make decent money at it too.

Find something that can be related to what you want to do in the future. In HS I worked as a small engine mechanic in a local shop fixing lawn mowers, chain saws, or whatever other random stuff came in. Also worked in a machine shop for a couple summers as an apprentice. Had to do a lot of cleaning and grunt work but got to do quite a lot of fabrication and machining as well. LEARNED A LOT! At the time it kind of sucked since I worked harder than all my friends and made less. But now I make more than double what they do due to my experience.

You're going to be in the Ozarks during summer?

Only one job to do. Party.

I'm 18, graduating high school. Thanks for the suggestions so far. Waiting tables won't work very well down here because EVERYWHERE sells alcohol and you have to be 21 to even handle it...My parents would give me the strangest look ever but I've considered finding a landscaping job. I would always complain about landscaping our own house but also, in my experience, doing work for others makes me work a little harder. I've actually done some detailing for money locally, I'm thinking about posting flyers around so that I could do that on the side. As toward doing something mechanical I could possibly get a job at a local repair shop that my stepdad works with a lot, although they keep a small staff and I don't wanna be that one kid who is only working there because of a family connection.

My only question is how do you own an FR-S with no job?

valet cars for a high end hotel/restaurant

I grew up in SE MO and had a hell of a time finding a job after school. I joined the USAF and got out after 6 years. I went to college after that (the gov. pays for it and they pay me each month). It's a great way to get away and get a little direction in life.

It's not for everyone but I am glad I did it.

Wait... You own a frs and never had a job before?
And this is your first car? (assuming)

Holy shit bwah, you're one lucky bastard.
I would say fuck a summer job, party-enjoy life before college. BUT my wealthy friends never had a job before and are now college graduates who can't find jobs for shit. (I feel awful, but it's not like they have any debt so they're already ahead of most)
My first job was at a toy store. (kb toys) than went out, so I worked at American Eagle-boring as fuck. So I left and worked at petland discounts. Than new manager was a ****(and didn't want to scrub shit off the walls anymore) so I left and now work at fye. While also working a shitty office job.
Yep good times.
-petland was fun tho, until like I said-new shitty manager.

And you own an FRS? You lucky bastard...

Anyways here: COSTCO why? -- click the link

http://www.reddit.com/r/AdviceAnimal...ceo_of_costco/

Get a job doing landscaping or working in some type of agricultural environment. You'll have all the motivation you need to finish college. :D

I worked in an olive orchard in Central California for a summer, 95+ degree heat and backbreaking labor gave me a new perspective on the trials of being a student. ;)

I got a WICKED tan though. As long as I left my shirt on. :confused0068:

So here's the story of how I got my FR-S:

I'm not going to lie, my parents are pretty well off; my mom is a lawyer and my stepdad is retired from the oil industry. Where I fit into this is that my stepdad likes cars also and a few years ago we were really into car auctions. Well, we ended up with quite a few collectible cars, including 9 cars from the "Monster Garage" TV show that I idolized as a kid. I've loved cars since before I could talk, and now I had a whole garage full of them to take car of. Well, my stepdad made me a deal last summer: if I could get at least five of our cars in 100% working and sell-able condition they'd look into getting me a new car for graduation. When I got my license at 16 I started driving our ranch truck, a 2004 Nissan Titan. In the past year I've rejuvenated the paint, gotten all 100k maintenance out of the way, lifted it, and fixed all the various issues that came with it (the truck looks almost as good as new now). Anyway, so I also go to a boarding school (another long story) and was back on thanksgiving break. I'm pretty sure I've rambled on the about the FT-86 since it was a concept, and I'd been talking about it constantly since it came out. Because of the deal over summer and because of other work I've done on our ranch, I finally convinced my mom and stepdad to at least look at one. Well, my mom, who HATES sports cars, fell in love with how the FR-S looked in black. My stepdad came with us the next day and loved the car also. This car is an incredible gift and I realize how lucky I am to have it. I love everything about my car and I plan on keeping this car in the best condition possible for as long as it'll drive.

TL;DR The car is an early graduation/birthday/christmas present that I partly earned through working over the past two summers. I'm extremely lucky and I hope that y'all don't feel like I'm just another rich kid getting a new car.

I'm sorry, but there is no love like the "busting your ass and earning the $$$ to pay for it" kind of love.

You'll learn as you get older, maybe.

Don't ever pretend you're something else, because that's exactly what you are. So are a few other people around these parts. Remain humble.

If you want to do landscaping then become a Hedge Fund manager. Go big or go home.

Its great that you dont come off as a brat or someone thats snotty and overprivilaged, thats admireable.

My first job was at a vet's office as a tech. I had zero experience and was paying for school and my first car. If I could give you any advice it would be to try to find a job that you could develop skills in. Although they are honest jobs you won't learn much from waiting tables or flipping burgers. When I was a tech the vet eventually let me administer IVs and even help during surgery.

I'm not in the medical field but my job now, almost 6 years later, will soon require me to give potential life saving treatment to someone which will include giving IVs. The more skills you develop now the better your resume will look later.

:respekt:
Good point actually. I guess I have this picture in my head of what my situation sounds like but in the end everyone comes from somewhere.

Lmao no thanks, I'm horrible at economics. I may have to use that landscaping joke though :thumbup:

More about ripping people off and stealing millions than economics.

My first job was being a Sandwich Artist at Subway in high school. Definitely taught me a few important lessons (how to interact with customers of a business, how to behave professionally, and helped me develop my work ethic). Also taught me to recognize the value of education and how far it can get you in life. I will warn you (as I'm sure you've haerd before OP) that food service is pretty terrible to work in. It will teach you some good lessons though.

In college I worked in a computer lab as a lab tech/manager. It was a much easier and more fun job. If you can get a 'cushier' job like this, I would recommend it, but you probably won't be instilled with the same work ethic from a job such as this.

I'd also recommend job shadowing if you can (networking with people in an existing field and watching/observing them work) as it can give you a good idea of what you want to do college/tech school/etc wise.

I do everything to not. Thank you. That vet job sounds like it was a blessing in disguise for you :)

Whatever you do, do not work at a grocery store as your first job. You'll hate it with a passion. Especially when you go around the parking lot pulling 50+ shopping carts.
Also, don't work at Gamestop either.

Retail.

It will give you a good appreciation for all of the other people that work in shitty retail jobs, and you'll be much less annoyed when you have to deal with them as you're shopping for the rest of your life. IMO everyone should have to work retail at least one holiday. Right of passage into adulthood and dealing with reality, or something. ;)

He obviously appreciates the fact this car belongs to him and worked to earn it. Yes he is fortunate to have it, but that's absolutely no reason to try and make him feel bad about it. Enjoy the car. It sounds like you will take care of it for a long time.

My first paying job was between my junior and senior year in high school. It was at a car wsh. This was back in the days of buckets, soap suds, garden hoses and towels (1951). I averaged $50.00 a week and thought I had died and gone to heaven. What ever you do, try and find something you can have a good time doing.

I went to college straight out of high school. 2 years and no one would hire me in my field for decent wages so I ended up becoming a full time custodian with awesome benefits and good pay with a damn good top out.... I'll be retired when i'm 51 years old. I'm currently 21 and been a custodian for almost 2 years now for reynolds school district. It all depends on what lands in you lap. I also own my FRS out right and just got my fiance a 2013 impreza. She is a manager for subway about to become a district manager with no college education. We are some of the fortunate middle class young adults who worked hard and showed what we were capable of to obtain a high pay grade un college degree employment. Loads of things out there to do. Just keep improving yourself and impressing anyone around you. I think my first job was landscaping in the summer though. Worked my ass off 10 hours a day mon-friday for 12 bucks n hour under the table for my uncles girlfriends sisters company. It's not what you know it's who you know some time. Ask family if their work is hiring. Anything at your age is better then nothing. Also if your young family friends will be more then willing to help you out with a first job. Or go apply at mc Donald's and make min wage.

Student jobs can be scarce depending on your area. Never thought I'd say this, but unless you are able to find something better, McDonald's will usually hire clean looking students and is a good way to stay motivated in school when the summer ends. And, they are an incredibly well run and highly organized business which I admire.


I also happen to be a stockholder.

Lake o Ozarks?

Work watersports/parasailing.

Party and *****. I speak from experience.

One of my first jobs was detailing boats, its not the easiest work in the world, but for a first job it paid well, and got me a nice summer tan for the ladies.....

Sounds like it would be something up your alley

Go for internships. 99% of the time you'll make no money but you'll learn a lot, numerous things you can do. Also looks good on paper.

I know how you feel, i'm 18 and i own a FRS. Bitches be jealous everywhere i turn. :bellyroll:

Not really, but good luck finding a job!


Try asking friends or family if where they work if there is a spot open, a lot of places prefer to keep some workers family oriented...

Most retail places around here only hire people with experience :( There are some awesome stores though, I'm looking into seeing if any auto parts stores are looking to hire someone who'll work for cheap :) Also getting employee discounts on clothes and shoes is never a bad thing lol

Nail on the head. This is a car I've dreamed about since before I could drive and having it just makes the experience that much better :) I do a LOT of detailing on our family cars, so this car is in good hands. Plus, I owned a truck before this, so I really appreciate how convenient this car really is. Oh, and I got all my stupid teenage street racing out of the way with that truck...civics had no chance against a tuned 5.6 V8 hehe ;)