<p>On the common application is asks about work experience and I want to put that I worked for my dad. Is there anything wrong with that? Should I just leave it blank?</p>
<p>I don't think it should be that much of a problem. It probably looks better if you're not employed by your parents but I'm sure its perfectly fine.</p>
<p>what was the nature of the work? you obviously don't have to say it was for your dad if the job seems reasonable by itself.</p>
<p>Can you just write the company down? It may look like you were given the job, so make sure to highlight your accomplishments at that job so it doesn't look like you just skated through. I worked for my dad for a summer, and I know it's hard work regardless, but just make sure you clarify that.</p>
<p>I don't think it looks bad at all, as long as you actually did work.</p>
<p>Unless it's a sheer fabrication or just chores around the house, there's nothing wrong with that. If it was a real job, then it was a real job. Just word it correctly so the reader clearly understands it. Good luck to you</p>
<p>We live on a farm and my children "work for their dad." My son wrote his main essay about growing up and working on the farm. He even asked his dad to submit a letter of recommendation. Son got into every college he applied to.</p>
<p>Similarly, my D for the past two years has worked for me, in that she's been my go-to person when I've needed a break from caring for my mom (alzheimer's) who's lived with us. Mom passed away a few weeks ago, but up until that time, my D was her caregiver when I needed a weekend away with my husband or a night out for dinner and a movie, and I paid her. She worked several hours this way, and if anyone knows anything about mid/late stage alzheimer's, this was not a cushy job. She handled everything from bathing, toileting, feed, dressing, giving medication, companionship, etc. and several times the past few years she did it for several days in a row so that I might have a break. The rest of the time -- daily living -- she was g'ma's grandaughter, and, of course, helped out, but only because she loved her g'ma and not as a paid caregiver. Because of this "help" she afforded me, I discouraged her from holding another job, on top of her other school EC's, volunteer tutoring, and church activities, as I needed her flexibility. Not trying to hijack OP's thread ... but I have the same concerns for my D. </p>
<p>zebes</p>
<p>BTW, now that Mom has passed away, my D has secured part-time continuous babysitting and tutoring jobs that will begin at the end of Aug. However, some of her applications will be due before these jobs begin.</p>
<p>Zebes,</p>
<p>I am sorry for your lost. Your daughter sounds like a wonderful person. Many adults would have a difficult time doing what your daughter did for her grandmother.</p>