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The younger
me worked many jobs leading up to and through college. I believe there’s
something to be learned with each experience. Here is a snapshot of my
experience:
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In my very
first job I worked as a police cadet. My group of about eight teens, was
assigned to work at a senior citizen residence. We went to the grocery store
with the residents and did errands for them. I learned to ride the city bus to
work and how to manage money.
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At the end
of summer camp, I worked as maintenance staff at the Michigan State Fair for
two weeks (that was the duration of the fair). I was paired up with another
girl and we monitored the trash in one of the buildings. On this job I learned
to work with a partner and stay on task, even when no one was watching.
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While
working my first full time job, I moonlighted as a caterer’s assistant
occasionally. I learned to make delicious stuffed mushrooms. One of my favorite
and easy desserts to make was toasted coconuts sprinkled over vanilla ice cream.
