Mixed emotions come along with this time of year.
Spring break has come and gone, the stress of midterms is threatening our sanity and every morning starts out with opening your weather app, desperately hoping for the temperature to magically show signs of spring.
On the plus side, the school year is wrapping up and the promise of carefree, warm, sunny days lies ahead. But the end of the semester can only mean one thing: time to look for a summer job.
The search for a summer job is one of the most critical moments of your life. A bad job could completely ruin what’s supposed to be the happiest season of the year, while a good job can make for memorable time spent with friends and leave you rolling in cash. For those of you stuck without any ideas of where to work this summer, here are some possibilities to look into:
Lifeguard.
Yes, the classic summer job, definitely underrated. If you’re a good swimmer, why not take a lifeguarding class and get paid to spend your days at the beach or pool, sitting in the sun? Even better, you’d most likely only be working during the day so your nights will be free to do what you want. Fingers crossed for a cliché summer love with your cute lifeguard co-worker.
Server.
Serving at a restaurant or bar can be hit or a miss, but if you can find a fun place – even better with outdoor seating so you get to be outside – it could turn out to be a great job. Plus, the tips definitely don’t hurt, and you’ll have cash right away after each shift.
Country club.
Many country clubs hire students to work on their golf courses as caddies or beverage cart drivers. You could spend your day driving around a golf cart offering golfers drinks and make good tips, especially if they’ve had one too many.
Camp counselor.
For those of you who love kids, being a camp counselor is the job for you! If you don’t want to be away for weeks at a time, you could work at a day camp. Doing crafts, playing different sports and enjoying nature aren’t bad ways to make money. Similarly, you could try to find a nanny job. You’re often able to make way more money from babysitting than many other jobs.
Landscaper.
If you don’t mind manual labor in the hot weather, you can work for a landscaping company. It’s probably a good idea to be a morning person, as work often starts early, before it gets too hot. You could also get jobs by starting your own lawn mowing business.
Internship.
This is a good job choice if you can find one that matches your career interest, as it could help you score a job in the long run. Some of them don’t pay, but at least you’re making connections that might help you in the future. It’s a good way to gain experience and add something to your resume. When it comes to a summer job, the possibilities are endless. There are plenty of jobs out there that can be fun and make for a memorable summer, so don’t settle for a job that makes you dread the day.
