<p>What are some good summer jobs for a person that's going to be a sophomore in 09-10?</p>
<p>do you want something related to your major/potential future job or are you just looking to make money?</p>
<p>I can’t wait for summer, I’m writing a paper so sleepy and bored, you should get a desk job, it’s simple, you can go on facebook and no one will know.</p>
<p>You can go on a trip abroad if you have the moolah (but that may be why you’re looking for a job haha:D)</p>
<p>Camp counselor. It takes absolutely zero qualifications (other than, generally, being of a certain age).</p>
<p>Also, lifeguard. Although you do have to be certified.</p>
<p>Wait tables!</p>
<p>I did it last summer, had a nice time partying with my coworkers and flirting all day, but hated it by the time August rolled around & couldn’t wait to leave. </p>
<p>Then I started working retail and thus started PRAYING for my old job back because it was utter hell. haha</p>
<p>Working at a Summer Camp is very easy stuff. Though depending the kind of camp, you may be stuck with 30 5 year olds for 8 hours a day. (Made for an interesting summer…)</p>
<p>Is it recommended to get a summer job or even a job while at college your freshman year? What if you’re in-state or out-of-state?</p>
<p>I’m doing research. I’d be doing something less boring but I want a good resume when I’m done school.</p>
<p>I wish I were in your position.</p>
<p>I’m doing an internship, research, a fellowship and summer classes.</p>
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I wish I had some of that. I’ve been trying. It might happen this summer, but I’m not yet sure.</p>
<p>My kids have generally made good money referreeeing in various sports leagues</p>
<p>I don’t mean to hijack this thread, but do any of the summer camps that you guys worked at hire high schoolers?</p>
<p>The camp I worked at hired at 16.</p>
<p>Taking a summer class at a nearby college and doing a research position at another college. Both are unpaid, but at least it’ll be something.</p>
<p>doing lifeguard certificate in US is a joke. Each institution has different standards and they try to become THE standard one. It seems like American Red Cross is doing quite well though.</p>
<p>Yes lifeguard pays well. Some people think it’s an easy job but if you actually do your job properly it’s quite stressful but it’s far better than getting major incidents.</p>
<p>For nursing students: Work as a nursing assistant. Call nursing homes in your area, and they will most likely be hiring, and at least half of them don’t require certification.</p>
<p>Everyone else: Work at Best Buy. I know that sounds odd, but I’m a high school senior who has been working at Best Buy a bit over 8 months, and it’s a great company to work for! There’s something for almost everyone, the pay is great (I started at 17, with basically no previous retail experience, no expertise and whatnot getting $8.50/hour), and it’s really flexible. Plus, keeping your job is easy in school because if there’s a Best Buy in the city you go to school in, they can transfer you, no re-application or anything…And to stay on the payroll, you only have to work once every 3 months, although most stores make you work at least once a month…But, people do that. There’s a guy in my department who literally works once a month and has for quite some time</p>
<p>Tree Planter</p>
<p>If you really want to make money, you should caddy</p>
<p>Try finding a paid internship in the field you want to pursue. This will help you gain experience for when you actually have to find a job after you graduate. Some might be boring office jobs, but at the same time they are flexible with your schedule unlike retail jobs.</p>