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5 Thoughts You've Had If You Have A Summer Job
The dilemma of a summer job.
03 June 2019
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Summer jobs are great but let's be real, these are the thoughts that go through your head.
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The dilemma of a summer job.
Summer jobs are great but let's be real, these are the thoughts that go through your head.
Being a Cast Member Accelerates Your Career
The Walt Disney Company was founded over 90 years ago, and has been one of the most illustrious names in the industries of animation, entertainment, film, food, customer service, travel, merchandising, and magic for the better part of its existence. Despite what critics may have to say about size and quality being adversely related, Disney is still a top name when it comes to intricacy and thoroughness.
Growing up, I wasn't satisfied with frequently visiting Walt Disney World. I wanted more than to experience the magic. I wanted to create it for others and give them those memories that only a Cast Member can provide. During my high school and college years, I got the opportunity and was hired to work at Blizzard Beach, and later work at the Wide World of Sports. Both positions were a blast and I fondly remember both the best days and the hardest days.
What I didn't realize at the time was the impact Disney would have on my career path, skillset, and employability. Working for Disney is equivalent to a "Guaranteed" stamp on your resume – employers recognize you as a high-caliber employee with potential. Below are the 5 best reasons why working at Disney will positively impact your career.
Whether you work directly for Disney or one of their third-party affiliates, everyone goes through a day at Disney University. Top-notch teachers lead you through a day of training that involves fun exercises, history, teamwork, and tours that you won't forget. And it's paid day of work! Walt Disney was a firm believer that customer service would be the backbone of his empire, and that stands true today. You may not want to work in the customer service industry, but every industry is customer service in one way or the other. So consider the benefits of learning from a company who sets the standard in service excellence.
As stated earlier, employers love to see the mouse on your resume. Regardless of the position, it shows that you earned a position with a well-respected company who holds their employees to high standards. Disney Cast Members don't just work for the paycheck; they work for passion and love of the company and its mission. Employers want to hire those who are invested in the company and want to make a difference.
If you don't know what you want to do, work for Disney! They offer a variety of jobs: sanitation, managerial, hospitality, food, mechanics, IT, call center, merchandise, entertainment, and more. It's the perfect place to try on a few shoes and figure out what fits best. I didn't know what I wanted to do until my junior year of college, and Disney helped me refine that search. They taught me that I didn't want to be a lifeguard my whole life, nor did I want to work in athletics.
Disney is a big proponent of hiring from within. Especially if you do the Disney College Program. They use that opportunity to scout young talent and offer them lucrative careers – as long as you earn it. Make no mistake, working at Disney is not easy. But if you work hard, listen attentively, and try your best, Disney will want you on their team. Working for Disney offers a wide variety of above-average benefits, so it's certainly worth considering.
The most important part of being a Cast Member is the practical knowledge. Yes, working at Disney will increase your employability, but what about actual skills? Disney is a playground for those who want to overcome challenges and master the art of de-escalation. Guests pay a solid amount of money and expect to be overly-satisfied the whole time. It will be your job to maintain their enjoyment levels, and find solutions when things go awry. Communication, multi-tasking, and patience are the golden trifecta of leadership – capable of solving any problem and turning it into a positive experience.
How I deal with THIRTY kids as a college student.
Well here I am, in my freshman year of college and I have since acquired a kid or two. Well, actually more like thirty, but what's the difference, right? I have been asked, "how the hell have you done this?" and to keep it short and simple, I sent a few emails, made a few calls, and the next thing I know I have become a soccer coach with over thirty kids on my hands.
Remember your first day of school, someone comes up to you and they say "Hey my name is Matt nice to meet you." But you weren't paying attention to Matt. You were eyeing up that cute girl across the room. Then the realization hits you and your like "ahhh shit." What did he ask me? You make a fool of yourself saying "haha me too" then Matt gives you this weird look.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2e2csDIPMw
Yeahhhh, well meeting the thirty kids was kinda, like that minus the cute girl across the room because that wouldn't go down to well with the supervisors when you're surrounded by little kids.
Learning all of their names was the first obstacle of this journey, as you really have to pay attention to them, as many of them are shy when meeting you for the first time, so when we get into a circle to introduce ourselves, they say their name really quick and softly so the spotlight isn't on them.
The next challenge is keeping them focused, especially the younger ones. This involves coming up with a lot of games to play while also having a benefit to their development as a player. It leads to games, such as sharks and minnows, relay races, and, a favorite, wallie. These kept the kids very involved and occasionally I would jump in to have some fun as well.
https://pixabay.com/photos/coach-trainer-flag-football-551584/
Now, one of the toughest parts of my job has to be dealing with parents. I've mostly had good encounters, but it's the bad ones that can really get on your nerves. You ever meet someone uneducated about something you are pretty much an expert in, and they tell you that you are doing it wrong then proceed to tell you in depth how you are doing it wrong and how you should do it better? Well, this is exactly the thing that happens.
Another complication that arises is bullying. I can tell that it happens as some of the better players on the team pick on the players who aren't as talented, and it really breaks my heart to see this. The best way I have found to take care of this problem is really encouraging and applauding the things the kids do well and try to come up with more partner-based games where the kids have to rely on each other and work together to win. This helped them with encouraging each other in a positive way as each group wanted to win and they knew they couldn't win if they argued and tried to do it by themselves.
https://pixabay.com/photos/child-footballer-shot-use-football-613201/
The most rewarding aspect about coaching has to be seeing each kid individually grow along with the team coming together and playing as one. Knowing that each one of them looks forward to practice every week and are enjoying the beautiful game just as much as I do really warms my heart and I wouldn't trade it for the world.
https://pixabay.com/photos/team-of-young-footballers-1493006/
I love being an accounting major and hope to work for a Big Four when I graduate. Both my parents are accountants, and I vowed that I would never follow in their footsteps. Now, I live and breathe it, and I would not have it any other way. Here are 20 truths about being an accounting major.
NOTHING CAN BEAT THIS FEELING! Balancing a balance sheet is addicting.
Just because you like accounting does not make you boring! You know how to have fun too.
Ahh yes the Big Four - the ultimate goal. They are amazing and you want a spot in one so badly.
There are four branches - tax, audit, advisory, and consulting - and within each, there are different sections.
It all depends on how your mind works.
"It's an accrual world." "LIFO the party." "Work your asset off." "Be audit you can be."
It is hard to pass, but at least you only need a 75 - on every section that is.
Nope - just really good at using my calculator and knowing which number goes where.
Your calculator is like your right arm.
Never forget these - you will fail your classes.
Accounting is all about following the rules.
Anything for your future!
So cool to get hands on experience early.
Even accounting recruiting for jobs is structured.
150 credits to sit for the CPA exam that is. You will either cram them into four years or do a Masters in Accounting.
Accounting is an awesome career path! Good luck and thank your awesome accounting professors for teaching you all that you know!
These athletes are consistently pushing me to be the best version of myself, both on and off the deck.
One thing that I have always been incredibly grateful for is my job. The biggest reason for that is because I have found that most people my age hate their job. It is so common to hear someone complain about what happened at work, how late they had to stay out, how gross they felt when they were done, how unappreciated they are, and on and on. Now, I've had my share of jobs that I felt unappreciated at too, and perhaps because of them, I am able to appreciate my current job even more. The job I am speaking so highly of… is a swim coach.
I work 6 days a week, coaching a number of different athletes of all ages and abilities. On a day-to-day basis, through a couple of different programs, I work with children who are simply learning the basics of swimming, floating, and water safety, children who are beginning to develop the fundamentals of competitive swimming, and middle school students who are competing at a more serious level in preparation for high school.
Seeing such a spectrum of swimmers allows me the necessary knowledge and experience to help everyone the best that I can. Sometimes I find myself explaining something to an 8th grader that I learned from watching an 8-year-old, and vise-versa.
These athletes are consistently pushing me to be the best version of myself, both on and off the deck. At practice, I strive to be the best example for them as possible. When they're not around, they live in the back of my mind. I have given too many speeches on diets, work ethic, and laziness for me to ever slack off without feeling guilty.
Being able to not only spend so much time on pool decks but to also get paid for it, is something that I will never take for granted. Everything that is asked of me during any particular season of the sport is something that I genuinely do not mind doing. Organizing meet lineups, planning lessons, practices, and sets, contacting coaches and parents, learning about effective techniques and so many other aspects of the job is actually enjoyable and at times I find myself looking forward to putting in that work. It is not labor intensive, there is plenty of room for flexibility, I practically act as my own boss, and it can even be fun. Not everyone can say that about their jobs.
Above all, the athletes that I work with have found a way to reach me like I never thought possible. The bonds and relationships that I have with students have been like anything that I have ever been able to explain before. Knowing that I am helping to shape a future generation purely by my example and work ethic is both satisfying and acts as a powerful motivator. When I am on the pool deck, I realize that everything I do and say could have an impact on a swimmer, and further, the nature of a particular practice (which I designed) could affect their performance as well. That kind of position has given me the motivation to be the absolute version of myself at all times... both on and off the deck.
Even on the weekends, long after practice has ended, I still have my athletes in the back of my mind, especially my middle schoolers. I have given too many speeches on diets, work ethic, and laziness for me to ever slack off without feeling guilty. All of my swimmers remind me to be the best for myself, even when they are not around. When I'm making plans for dinner, when I am pushing myself at the gym, and when I consider putting off my homework for a cheap distraction, without fail, my coaching side comes out and reminds me of what I would tell they were making the same decisions.
My relationships with all of my athletes have also kept me humble, down to earth, and in touch with pop culture references that I may not have picked up on my own (and there are still a LOT that I don't understand... I'm getting old). Going into a field of college study where professors aren't able, nor try, to relate to their students really hits home and makes me grateful that I can have relevant conversations with swimmers.
Being able to understand another person's point of view is an indescribably powerful thing that not everyone is able to do. It is even harder to understand generations younger than you. So when I consider all of the real-life conversations and dilemmas that my athletes experience outside of swimming, I don't take that insight for granted. Rather, it is important to use what I know effectively and attempt to build an even stronger bond. In my time coaching, the best performances have come from the swimmers who feel the most comfortable and confident on the team and with the coaches.
Every practice offers a lesson. Every meet brings a new reward. Every athlete brings a new reason to keep going.
I look forward to every single day. My job is amazing and it changed my life. Even if I were to stop now, the time that I have put into the pool has already changed and molded my personality beyond alteration. If any of you reading ever have the opportunity to pass along knowledge of something that you already love... I highly recommend doing so.
Helping and teaching someone to share similar passions is like nothing else in the world. Don't tell my boss, but I would do it for free. I will always be grateful, and will never take what I have for granted. I love my job.
Nobody is good at everything. Leave your arrogance behind, and embrace the strengths of others. The collaborative achievement will speak for itself.
Alright, everyone. Bring it in. Huddle up. We've got to talk about something important before getting back out there. This is serious. It's about how important teamwork is.
I'm not here to treat you like a baby or lie by saying everything is going to be okay. Right now, I am giving you the cold, hard truth. You cannot expect to do well out there on the court, the field, or the job site if you don't get used to the idea of playing together as a team. Doing anything completely by yourself is harder and will take a lot more time than doing it would doing it with a team.
We cannot spend the rest of our lives just trying to outdo someone else! Competition is inevitable, but there is a time and a place to try to overcome the challenge of squaring up with another individual. When we're giving everyone else a chance to make use of their strengths, the final outcome will be spectacular.
No matter where you go or what kind of people you end up working with, everyone has their own strengths. Understand that there is NOBODY that is good at everything. You cannot be a show off all of the time. Leave your arrogance and your stubborn mindset at home and get ready to pass the torch to somebody else. When everyone works to the best of their ability, the well-rounded and the collaborative team effort will speak for itself in the end.
Why? Because everything you do in a team is preparing you for the next time that you need to be on a team. The lessons and experience you take with you from high school competitions will translate to collaborative projects in college, which will give you the ability to perform well in a professional setting.
Help one another when they are down. Be encouraging. Offer advise. Push each other. Know when to ask for help. Commit. Show up on time. Give it your best every single day. Do not cut corners. Do not miss a step. Stay focused. Watch the clock.
REALIZE THAT YOU ARE NOT THE STAR OF THE SHOW.
If you are only thinking about yourself all of the time. You will lose all of the time. Maybe not in a sport, but somewhere else. People with the biggest egos only care about the thing that they think they are the best at, which inevitably causes them to slip up in other aspects of adulthood.
Learning to lose is important. How you handle a loss is what builds character. Moreover, realizing when you are wrong is part of what makes very great leader stand out. Everybody makes mistakes, but not everybody admits when they do.
These habits that you build and find success with will come in handy everywhere. Being a good teammate will turn you into a great member of society.
Remember to be patient. Be honest. Forgive. Help a stranger. Take time to make a difference.
Don't run your mouth. Your actions will speak for themselves.
You WILL NOT BE SUCCESSFUL if you are unable to collaborate with a team.
There's more in you than you realize. Work harder. You will not be great if you are alone.
Is that understood? Now, let's get back out there and show them what we're made of. Hands in. "Go Team" on three. 1! 2! 3!