Do you have a job?

[EPTriSigma]

We all like a little spending money in college.... Are you working part time or hitting up your parents?

Personally, I do a little of both. I make some money tutoring Chemistry and Math on campus and some working at Jimmy John's. Other than that, I make the monthly run home for some money from the parents.

[KSigkid]

When I was in college I worked at least part time, and was right around 40 hours a week by my senior year. I started out working in the school library and ended up as a preschool teacher at a daycare by the time I graduated.

[epsilon99]

I tried a job for a little while, but my parents made me quit because they did not want me to be distracted.

[MoonStar17]

Originally posted by epsilon99
I tried a job for a little while, but my parents made me quit because they did not want me to be distracted.

I WISH!!!!! i work.. have worked two jobs before while taking 15 credits..
work work work

[adpiucf]

I worked 2 parttime jobs through college, one at the college bookstore, and the other rotated-- one semester I was a student assistant, another I was a nanny, a resident assistant at off-campus apartments and another I worked in retail. Eventually, I wised up, quit and started waitressing. More money in less time.

I wish my parents had given thought to me being "distracted" by work. I had to twist their arms just to sign the financial aid paperwork so I could get my loans on time to pay for classes.

[KillarneyRose]

Originally posted by adpiucf
one semester I was...a nanny

How was that for you? I finished that book "The Nanny Diaries" recently and the main character found that her parttime nanny job quickly took over her life. Is it really so bad?

[PhoenixAzul]

I don't work a "Real job" in school, but I get paid as a photographer for the paper and I'm applying for an editor position. I'm also a notetaker in some of my classes.

At home I work at the YMCA as a Lifeguard and at the Three Rivers Rowing Association as a rowing coach. I also am a freelance photographer.

[adpiucf]

Originally posted by KillarneyRose
How was that for you? I finished that book "The Nanny Diaries" recently and the main character found that her parttime nanny job quickly took over her life. Is it really so bad?

I love that book!

No, my experience was nothing like that! I was more like an after-school babysitter for three little boys. I took them to Little League, doctor's appointments, etc., and played with them after-school, helped with homework, etc. Their parents were super-nice people!

[DeltAlum]

Originally posted by adpiucf
one semester I was a student assistant, another I was a nanny...

Just wondered if these were for the same "children."

I worked for the university TV station and two radio stations when I was in college.

Later, I worked for the University TV station during the week and the NBC affilliate 75 miles away on weekends.

[chopper816]

i work at a bank and play middle limit poker at harrahs to pay bills and save for stuff, its good stuff

[Tom Earp]

First College, mopped, and waxed dorms at College.

Wow, that big buffer was sure fun to run!!!!!!

Some of my guys worked and ran a Pizza Hut, Had to pay for music and My Cigarettes! Oh Well!

Most of the Guys now all work part time jobs!

[TNPhiMu]

I've had a couple of jobs while in school. All through high school and my first summer home I worked at an Aftercare/Summer Day camp at my old grade school. Crap went down, the people I had worked for "went away" and I quit! My sophomore year I worked in the mall personalizing Christmas ornaments in Oct-Dec. Then I worked at an "Early Learning Center" i.e. day care from Januaray to August. Now, I get to work with the big kids, cause I'm at a lawyers' office answering phones and whatnot... pays better and smells a little better than the lil babies!(But I do miss all my little kids... they are a LOT sweeter than the crazy people I deal with on the phone everyday!)

[_Opi_]

I worked throughout college. As an adult, it just feels weird living off my parents..

[adpiucf]

Originally posted by DeltAlum
Just wondered if these were for the same "children."

LOL, now I feel like I'm posting my college resume

no, I was a student assistant for the foreign lang dept. I got to coordinate marketing for the study abroad programs, which was fun! I was an afterschool nanny for 3 boys, age 2-10.

[Pink_Bug]

In college I worked at a child care center beginning my freshman year. By the time I graduated I was the assistant director and the financial manager. It was a great job. Since I was the "assistant boss" I could basically take off anytime I wanted to which was a huge perk since sorority time requirements can be tough during times Greek Week and Homecoming.