I have been working at my current job for a little over 2 months now and I can say it is the best job ever. What could make a job so fun you ask? It's simple, really, dogs.

After I quit my last job, I knew I had to find another line of work and it had to be something I really enjoyed. I had been dreading going to work every day for the last four years and needed a change. I worked in retail with the screaming customers who "want to see a manager" and I have been yelled at, cussed at, called names, had unwanted sexual advances and had my very being demeaned in so many ways. I was done. I no longer wanted to face the general public, I just wanted to never deal with any of it ever again. Sadly, though, we all must make money and so job searching I went.

That's when I found the most amazing job ever. I barely talk with people who aren't my coworkers, and when I do talk to customers they're very nice and happy. I feel like my work is very rewarding and feel content going to and leaving work every day. There are plenty of jobs out there that don't suck, but living in the midwest doesn't present very many opportunities for fun, creative jobs. I was not looking for this line of work, I just happened to be driving by the place one day and saw a help wanted sign. It just proves that the internet can't help you all of the time, sometimes you've got to venture forth into the real world to get what you want.

So I'm sure you're dying to know what this amazing job is. Well, I work at a doggie daycare. Now, honestly you have to at least like dogs for this job to be a good fit for you, and you certainly cannot be scared of them or it won't work at all. You also have to be able to move quickly on your feet and have some patience, but if you fit the requirements this kind of job will be the best you've ever had!

Dogs > People. It's just a fact. Humans can suck sometimes but most dogs are just happy to be in your company. Truthfully some dogs can get rowdy but in my experience, they usually just don't understand the boundaries of what is okay and what isn't. I have never had a dog be intentionally mean to me, unlike a lot of people I've experienced.

Dog daycare facilities usually have something called "Day Camp," which is basically a fenced in yard where all the dogs play and hang out for the day. Who among us could have a bad day with 25+ dogs surrounding them? I can't!

I certainly enjoy my job and if you're looking for a summer job this one would be great! It can be hard and there is defiantly a learning curve, but I have never felt this confident in myself at a job before. I suggest that if you are job hunting look outside the box, you do not have to get a normal retail job or a 9-5 office job. Go out and find your passion, there is certainly a job or a career to make out of it.