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Summer jobs?

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scott-skis
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i'm 18 and i need to save for college next year. any good summer jobs to make good money?
Mar 22 2011 6:37PM
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HitTheJim
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I got 2 summer jobs on lock. Both under the table.
Mar 25 2011 11:34AM
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corona
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if you're decent at any instrument besides guitar, go busking.
over last summer I averaged over 30/hour (split between 2 of us though so 16/hour)
but some days you make a killing. Canada day we played less than 3 hours and made 180 bucks. not too shabby for doing something I love. and it's all tax free. oh and the girls! it's worth it just for the girls. you get the occasional number chucked in the case, and they always pay off
Mar 25 2011 11:38AM
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ImNotARacist
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If you're a pussy
Mar 25 2011 11:38AM
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Tasche
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Go get the V door key worm.
Mar 25 2011 11:40AM
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ImNotARacist
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Poking fun at someone's ignorance is much different.
Mar 25 2011 11:48AM
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arneson
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BAR BACKING
Mar 25 2011 12:28PM
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Rachy
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There are a decent amount of job openings for Woodward at the moment.

They are looking for councilors (not coaches) to deal with the kids when they aren't on snow/in barn. Super fun, free housing and food, and you get barn access all summer.
Mar 25 2011 12:37PM
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yamahabdv
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roughneck on a drilling rig

Mar 25 2011 12:53PM
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Rbamf
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i've had a couple sick summer jobs.  here's the top two:

1)  Skatepark attendant.  Get high, kick it with your friends, skate all day.

2) College Works Painting.  It's an internship.  Look it up if you're interested.  At the time, it was the toughest thing I had ever done; but, I got SO much out of it.  It was a turning point fin my life for becoming a man.


A couple shit summer jobs: 

-courtesy clerk at albertsons
-trails crew
Mar 25 2011 12:57PM
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ImNotARacist
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Take pictures of little kids.
Mar 25 2011 2:10PM
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arneson
Posts: 427 - Karma: 144
Or you could take the job of eleminating little creeps that take pictures of 4 year old kids
Mar 25 2011 3:25PM
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arneson
Posts: 427 - Karma: 144
Or you could take the job of eleminating little creeps that take pictures of 4 year old kids
Mar 25 2011 3:25PM
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ImNotARacist
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I was talking about Photographing city league baseball games and selling the photos to the parents, pervert.
Mar 25 2011 3:35PM
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scratchproteen
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definitely find a temp agency, it probably won't be work you want to do, but they definitely pay you well for your time.


Also look for roofing, its shitty/hot/and tiring but you also get paid bank.
Mar 25 2011 3:45PM
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CAPITA-DEVOURS
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i make alot of money from cutting grass near my town. like hundreds a day.
Mar 25 2011 3:53PM
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monkatizer
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hahaha lol 25-50 for cutting???? i charge 25 for huge acre lawns and include trimming and edging!!
May 3 2011 6:39PM
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BmoChop
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Threads cuz i need a job.
May 3 2011 7:24PM
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D4VE.BC
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If there are any mills in the area (pulp/paper, lumber) apply. I make $32/hr canadian at a pulp mill. Second summer and second year of University. It's hard work when something goes wrong and can have some big risks depending on the area, but it's a great job with lot's of down-time. Hell, I've spent many 12 hour shifts just watching movies and eating in the control room if the mill is running well. Plus, being in an industrial environment is really interesting as long as it's not for the rest of your life. I love working in the lab doing chemical testing

May 4 2011 11:19PM
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YoungJeezy
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Driveway painting? like smearing the over layer on the asphault? i dont do it, but i imagine you make a ton if its like you and a friend
May 4 2011 11:49PM
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monkatizer
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bump for the upcoming summer
Apr 11 2012 11:44AM
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corona
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this summer I got myself on of them fancy shmancy jobs working for the goverment as a biologist
Apr 11 2012 11:47AM
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Chupacabraj
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im going on my 3rd year catering, and even though it pays depending on what you do, you still get all the free food and leftovers you could want, i work out about...lets say 700 or so a month? depending on the month, and that also leaves your winters free for skiing because most catering companies dont operate in the winter
Apr 11 2012 11:53AM
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SkierPT
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I push carts at wegmans. Shout out to any other fellow helping hands out there :D
Apr 11 2012 12:09PM
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Guck
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i worked at a grocery store for a year, they really suck. this summer i'm working for Arizona (iced tea company) i get to drive around a company car and make sales and deliveries. work 40 hours a week over 5 days a week and should be making around $500 a week.
Apr 11 2012 12:11PM
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no_steeze
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i've applied for like 20 jobs so far on cape cod and haven't heard back from any. shit's gheyy. i would work in a bike shop back home but i want to be out on the cape and near my girlfriend so i'm trying to find either a coaching, landscaping, or runner/busboy/valet job
Apr 11 2012 12:13PM
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jkauffman22
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Right now it looks like I'm gonna get the job but dont know for sure. I don't wanna say what I'll be doing yet because people in the area might snag it up but I'd work 3 hours a day....12-3 in the morning and make 100-145 a day I think!
Apr 11 2012 12:21PM
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jkauffman22
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That with an internship at my local hospital too!
Apr 11 2012 12:22PM
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TOAST.
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trek guide. Be zippin around trees for $10/hour plus tips.
Apr 11 2012 12:34PM
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Trojan~Man
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FUCK yeah! just got a job working a the Great canadian bungee! talest bungee jump in canada and states its gonna be dope! :P
Apr 11 2012 1:09PM
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NotoriousT.S.E
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If you can't get a job you can always make an add on craigslist. I did that about this time last year saying i can cut grass, paint etc basic maintenance work and within a couple days i got a response from someone to do woodworking. Iv been making 15 an hour under the table for about 8 months its great, although its only 8-12 hours a week it pays well but i also go to school full time so it works out. Also pretty much get to do my own schedule/ call out whenever I want. I would highly suggest trying to do something like this.
Apr 11 2012 1:19PM
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EastCoast.
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friend gets paid 70 bucks a week to mow 2 lawns that are not even a half acre. Need jobs too but at 15 there aren't a lot open.
Apr 11 2012 1:26PM
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saskskier
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I'm paying to work with child protection for the summer. Stupid social work internships. Nothing beats paying to work 40 hour weeks...

On the bright side I will convocate in fall and my final university class is this afternoon! Stoked!
Apr 11 2012 1:28PM
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Blake.P
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Right now I'm a courtesy clerk at a grocery store, which sucks because I can't start until 2 every day. Ive also got a painting project that will take a few weeks, and then I might look for something at REI or Costco.
Apr 11 2012 1:32PM
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Blake.P
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Also might be unloading bags from airplanes. Shit work but it pays and would have decent hours
Apr 11 2012 1:35PM
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jawnswagg3r
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any creative ideas for jobs that i would have morning hours? no mean to thread jack. but anything from like 4 in the morning to 1 in the afternoon ish? i hate ruining my summer and i'm awesome at operating on 0 sleep. and i thrive off of misery. please any serious ideas
Apr 11 2012 1:41PM
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Mules
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I worked at a kids camp this summer, most of the time it was wicked fun to pretty much relive your childhood but some kids are annoying as fuck. This huge fat kid decked these two girls right in front of me then called me a dumbass, I was like what the fuck he was 6
Apr 11 2012 1:44PM
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Blake.P
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Depending on your age, graveyard shift at a hotel/motel. Just sit at the counter all night and look busy, and help the rare person that comes in
Apr 11 2012 1:53PM
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saskskier
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The last four years I worked for a landscaping company. It was generally an awesome time. I got work with some super good friends, get a good workout (digging, carrying bricks, moving wheelbarrows) and an awkward tan (socks, shorts and shirts) and create some cool stuff.

I loved all the brickwork (patios, water features, walls and driveways), but it's definitely tough work. I highly recommend it. Working in an office this summer is going to be brutal.
Apr 11 2012 4:58PM
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YooperSteeze
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+1 for summer camps! My brother has been a counselor at a local summer camp for 3 or 4 years now, he loves it, and got me a job doing maintenance there this summer. I'm super good with tools and love fixing things plus love the outdoors so its gonna be great. 
Apr 11 2012 4:59PM
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goonsquad08
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i worked ground construction as a manual laborer last summer. made $15 an hour
Apr 11 2012 5:02PM
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Orrin
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I need a job for over summer really badly. I've applied to like 20 different things online and all the replies have said "sorry no vacancies we'll keep you on record blah blah". My biggest issue is finding TEMPORARY/SEASONAL work, i'm at uni from september til june in a different area so I can't go for jobs in my local area that want part or full timers because i'm only home for the months of summer. SO FRUSTRATING :(

MUST. FIND. EMPLOYMENT.
Apr 11 2012 5:19PM
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Jib-Ninja
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Shouts out to someone else who works at walmart. Its part time but u can still get 34 hours a week if u want. I only work about 28 cuz i go to college as well. But i actually fucking love it there. I work with 3 bro's in my department that are my age and its mad easy.
Apr 11 2012 5:20PM
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S-Town_Swag
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Work at a summer camp for like a YMCA they are pretty fun

Apr 11 2012 5:28PM
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naturday
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but they pay no money. you should work at a restaurant, be really nice and make tips. waitressing is the best job ive ever had

Apr 11 2012 8:33PM
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maxgilly
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if you have a nearby largish lake, rent boats or park em. great tips and you are constantly outside.
1.babes
2.money
3.boats
4.water
5.tan
?????
6.profit.
Apr 11 2012 8:44PM
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pat_in_the_hat
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Fighting forest fires. Fun/intense job. Gets your ass in shape. Last summer got to spend a month in new Mexico and a month in Colorado on fires. Pays really well too. Made 18k in three months last year. Lookin like this year will be better, knock on wood
Apr 11 2012 8:46PM
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YooperSteeze
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I'll be making $325 a week working maintenance at a summer camp starting june. You just have to find the right camp!
Apr 11 2012 8:46PM
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ski-racer
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Camp is the way to go. Living and food is covered and I still make almost three grand this summer. All i am going to do is instruct a few activities and some other minor chores on the side.
Apr 11 2012 9:11PM
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KravtZ
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driver for acura
Apr 11 2012 9:14PM
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Jib-Ninja
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This sounds tight...but if you dont have a lake...Lifegaurd is the best job anyone could ever get...mad babes always hitting on you.
Apr 11 2012 9:19PM
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