Forcing 16-year-old son to work this summer. Been researching best summer jobs for high school kids. I'd like him to keep doing it part-time during the school year, but we'll see.
There are a lot of considerations: what pays the best, what's easiest, what's hardest (build character), what will make him understand that he needs to excel in school, what looks best on a college application for an elite school, what will be the most "fun," what will teach him humility and/or hard work ethic, what makes him feel like he's contributing to society or community, what skills might he pick up that will serve him the rest of his life (working on cars, knowing what a check engine light means, etc.).
What was your best summer/part-time job in high school and what did you learn or how did it serve you? Or what did your kids do that you thought was good for them?
@bradstevens daughter is life guarding this summer. She’ll have it all this summer
Forcing 16-year-old son to work this summer. Been researching best summer jobs for high school kids. I'd like him to keep doing it part-time during the school year, but we'll see.
There are a lot of considerations: what pays the best, what's easiest, what's hardest (build character), what will make him understand that he needs to excel in school, what looks best on a college application for an elite school, what will be the most "fun," what will teach him humility and/or hard work ethic, what makes him feel like he's contributing to society or community, what skills might he pick up that will serve him the rest of his life (working on cars, knowing what a check engine light means, etc.).
What was your best summer/part-time job in high school and what did you learn or how did it serve you? Or what did your kids do that you thought was good for them?
Melon fields. Will learn more than 4 years of college
If he’s lucky he’ll get a degree while working
@bradstevens lifeguard. Pays decently, learn important skills and may work with Wendy Peffercorn
Thank you for reading Hoosier Huddle
Not many melon fields in Chicago.Forcing 16-year-old son to work this summer. Been researching best summer jobs for high school kids. I'd like him to keep doing it part-time during the school year, but we'll see.
There are a lot of considerations: what pays the best, what's easiest, what's hardest (build character), what will make him understand that he needs to excel in school, what looks best on a college application for an elite school, what will be the most "fun," what will teach him humility and/or hard work ethic, what makes him feel like he's contributing to society or community, what skills might he pick up that will serve him the rest of his life (working on cars, knowing what a check engine light means, etc.).
What was your best summer/part-time job in high school and what did you learn or how did it serve you? Or what did your kids do that you thought was good for them?
Melon fields. Will learn more than 4 years of college
If he’s lucky he’ll get a degree while working
In all seriousness it’s a really good job for a HS student and they’re always looking for people to do it in the winter at places with indoor pools.
Thank you for reading Hoosier Huddle
Not many melon fields in Chicago.Forcing 16-year-old son to work this summer. Been researching best summer jobs for high school kids. I'd like him to keep doing it part-time during the school year, but we'll see.
There are a lot of considerations: what pays the best, what's easiest, what's hardest (build character), what will make him understand that he needs to excel in school, what looks best on a college application for an elite school, what will be the most "fun," what will teach him humility and/or hard work ethic, what makes him feel like he's contributing to society or community, what skills might he pick up that will serve him the rest of his life (working on cars, knowing what a check engine light means, etc.).
What was your best summer/part-time job in high school and what did you learn or how did it serve you? Or what did your kids do that you thought was good for them?
Melon fields. Will learn more than 4 years of college
If he’s lucky he’ll get a degree while working
If you’re wanting him to get some life skills then sitting on his ass looking at bikinis will cover some of it
Unless . . .
Caddying. Life guards don’t do shit.
Caddying is humbling. You get shit on by your clients, need to learn when to pipe up and provide an opinion, and you have to haul one or two bags around for 18 (36 if you are lucky) holes. Pays well, all cash. Sets him up for future internships.
I worked retail. That is boring ass work, but you also learn how to deal with people and situations.
Caddying or even just working in the bag room at a (decent, or better) golf course. But usually only kids who play golf are interested. Was a fun job and made decent tips.
Lifeguard seems boring as hell. The ones at our pool always look like they are struggling to stay awake.
I think working in the restaurant industry is probably the most fun I had, but that was more college aged. Good earnings, hard work... You go home tired. Have to learn to deal with a lot of different people and think quick (if you're any good, at it). Lots of hookup potential with coworkers, which can be a positive.
Not many melon fields in Chicago.Forcing 16-year-old son to work this summer. Been researching best summer jobs for high school kids. I'd like him to keep doing it part-time during the school year, but we'll see.
There are a lot of considerations: what pays the best, what's easiest, what's hardest (build character), what will make him understand that he needs to excel in school, what looks best on a college application for an elite school, what will be the most "fun," what will teach him humility and/or hard work ethic, what makes him feel like he's contributing to society or community, what skills might he pick up that will serve him the rest of his life (working on cars, knowing what a check engine light means, etc.).
What was your best summer/part-time job in high school and what did you learn or how did it serve you? Or what did your kids do that you thought was good for them?
Melon fields. Will learn more than 4 years of college
If he’s lucky he’ll get a degree while working
I assumed 'melon fields' was just a description of the pool scene at the local country club.
Worked at a grocery store. Cut meat. Worked the meat counter. Stole beer. also worked nights at one of the last drive in movie theaters.
worked finish grade landscaping during summers in college. 12 hour days. 6 days a week. Was always in shape. Great tan. Made a shit ton of money for the time. Broke by Christmas every first semester. Good times.