1.) Camp Councillor 2.) Bowling Alley: 2a.) Maintenance 2b.) Cashier 2c.) Short Order Cook 2d.) Bar Tender 3.) Construction Worker 4.) Housekeeping 5.) Overnight Stocker
Numbers 1 & 2 where done in Highschool
Number 3 was after school (took a semester off before I went off to College)
Number 4 was a summer job
Number 5 is current
-------------------------------------------------- I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation
Ref jobs ... ours only worked during quarter breaks, usually retail where he had qorked before. Another possibility, assistant at a physical therapist/sports medicine office. Our son is going that now in the off season and I have been to other offices where there are college and high school players working. They obviously don't do anything that requires certification, but he does get equipment ready, watch to ensure patients are doing their exercises correctly. He enjoys it.
Mary Ann * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 [8/21/08]
Posts: 3937 | Location: Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight ... | Registered: January 02, 2003
This has recently been a hot topic between my son and I...I have been emailing him "jobs" that I have found in the local paper near his college in hopes something would come to fruition...so far this semester we are paying for: 1. Rent on his off campus house 2. his cell phone...they do not have a house phone each boy has a cell 3. his car insurance 4. one bill a month for the house 5. spending $$$ each week...usually $50.00 6. food, food and more food...has a healthy appetite 7. gas for the car 8. and any odd incidental that may arise It seems we are spending mega bucks...he did
make some $$ over the summer but with summer ball his options were limited...so what is a Mother to do...I have thought about an alternative job but at my age it won't pay well...any suggestions would be helpful
To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived-- this is to have succeeded. Emerson
Posts: 772 | Location: Dedham, MA | Registered: December 30, 2002
If he plays in a collegiate summer league, the team will probably offer job opportunities. When my son played in the NECBL, they provided him a job working for the parks and rec in his town. He worked from 7-2 each day, doing outdoor maintanence. He made $10 an hour.
Posts: 547 | Location: The Great Midwest | Registered: February 13, 2004
my guy worked in a movie theatre complex during HS and during college---good money and air conditioned and they were more than willing to work with him regarding the hours
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Posts: 19130 | Location: Manchester, CT USA | Registered: December 26, 2002
My kid came home for the summer in early May, and he had turned 21 in March. He didn't know what he was going to do for the summer when he got here - but I did. I took him down to the dealer's training school where a couple of friends work as instructors. I paid his $149 fee for school and told him he was going to dealer school for 2 weeks. In 2 weeks he got a break-in job working full time. He had about $3000 saved up from his summer job by the time he left in August. In our town we have a temp agency specifically for dealers, and he can work every or any day he wants while he is home on Christmas break. He isn't working now, he seems to be cooling his heels waiting for an opening at a casino that is just outside his college town. Many parts of the country are opening up casinos, it's not just in Vegas.
During high school my son did not work - he played football, basketball and baseball and we agreed that if he could keep his grades up would not expect him to throw a job in the mix. He did have a lot of sonny do chores,like clean out the garage, and basement (hey, come to think of it I miss having him here to do those chores).
In college he worked at a hardware store one summer, and was a referee in a youth baseball league for another two.
Son worked all through HS in the fall, summers when not playing. He began as a pizza doe boy and eventually when he drove he went to delivery, very profitable. Before he was legal age to work, he would wash cars and walk dogs. He always had his own spending money and paid for his own car insurance and cell phone for years. So his adjustment to not working has been difficult. I can't imagine, him trying to work, course schedule and baseball commitments all at the same time without one of those things suffering. He was planning to work at the cape last summer but didn't go, so he went back to school and worked camp and made some extra bucks. He will work this summer at the cape. I am not sure, maybe someone knows there may be a limit imposed by the NCAA for earnings. Anyone know? Freshman year was a lot better than this year as far as spending, living on campus. As far s meals, I found that by taking the commuter plan it is more economical having him eat one big unlimited meal a day in the cafeteria a bit helpful. Our son's school also gives tiger points with buying meal plans that he can use in certain places to help pay for meals. Now we have started loading up the card more this year for budgeting.
Posts: 10706 | Location: South Florida | Registered: July 28, 2003
NCAA ... As of August 1, 2003, student athletes will be allowed to earn legitimate income from on- or off-campus employment at any time without limit, provided the earnings are not generated as a result of the publicity, reputation, fame or personal following the athlete has gained from his/her athletic ability.
Posts: 1691 | Location: Northern California | Registered: December 26, 2002
