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Rank: Frosh
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Joined: 3/7/2008
Posts: 26
Location: New Brunswick
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Having a job was never really an option for me because I play on 4 different sports teams for my school, plus I'm on Student Council, and play on a pick up volleyball team on top of everything else. I gave up thinking about getting a normal job, so I applied for the Canadian Forces. Currently I work with the army.. and its great. I only have to work one night a week, and one weekend a month. Then in the summer I get to work full time for the military and it pays incredibly good. So not only can I work my sporting schedule around the one thursday night a week that I work, but i also got to meet lots of new people, stay in shape, and have a lot of fun at the same time.
"It is wise to direct your angers toward problems; not people- your energies toward reasons; not excuses"
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Rank: Frosh
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Joined: 3/8/2008
Posts: 5
Location: Kitchener
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if there is a kumon in your area, i would suggest applying for work there
it is a good atmosphere and looks great on a resume
also, hours are short and usually during good hours
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Rank: Frosh
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Joined: 3/8/2008
Posts: 7
Location: Vancouver
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^ i work at kumon currently, its a nice place but it does take some time out of your school life. I suggest working only one day a week for high school students.
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Rank: Frosh
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Joined: 3/9/2008
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There are also jobs available that are short-term or jobs you can do at home or online - but be careful with these...there's a lot of scams, especially when it comes to 'work from home' jobs!
Another good part-time job while taking courses is tutoring...especially if you can help tutor classmates, because then you are learning as you go, too. 'They say' that you learn concepts more thoroughly when you are teaching it to someone else. Tutoring pays well and can be very flexible.
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Rank: Frosh
Groups: Member
Joined: 3/10/2008
Posts: 5
Location: Newfoundland, Canada
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i wish somewhere would hire me....  whats a good part time job for a high school student?
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Rank: Frosh
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Joined: 4/8/2008
Posts: 31
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I work at Wendy's and they give you an availability chart every week. You fill it out and put what hours you can work and they are really good with accomadating you. The hourly rate depends on the province. I recommend checking it out.
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Rank: Senior Student
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Joined: 3/12/2008
Posts: 130
Location: Owen Sound
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allurabartlett wrote:i wish somewhere would hire me.... whats a good part time job for a high school student? -Make a realistic yet professional-looking resume -Take, say, a Saturday off to wander the area (if you are in a town/city) and head to every place which seems interesting to work at, ask them if you could drop off a resume and possibly talk to the manager (or just the resume part, w/e) -Wait for response It REALLY helps if you have a contact in the workplace that the owners/managers like though. One of my best friends worked a Bluenotes (now in Military Co-op) and they loved him. Once I told the manager that he's one of my best friends, they were like "OH! We know you!  " and the job is ... 
~~~Accepted offer to Ba Honors English @ Carleton Univerity, Ottawa ~~~
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Rank: Senior Student
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Joined: 3/12/2008
Posts: 130
Location: Owen Sound
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Nostariel wrote:I work at Wendy's and they give you an availability chart every week. You fill it out and put what hours you can work and they are really good with accomadating you. The hourly rate depends on the province. I recommend checking it out. Really? That's cool. Staples has a large calendar which you can take days off on... they don't love it when you do though, and if they already have you planned (sometimes 2 weeks in advance!), then it is REALLY hard to change it. My older job at a rural-area resort was great for getting days off. Just ask a few days beforehand and they cover for you (on some occasions getting wait staff have to do some kitchen work that you would have had to do ). My first job was ok, but not great about days off. just ask, and you would likely get it though.
~~~Accepted offer to Ba Honors English @ Carleton Univerity, Ottawa ~~~
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Rank: Student Council
Groups: Member
Joined: 4/4/2008
Posts: 353
Location: COWTOWN
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barista is a great job. Not much physical exertion, not as degrading/smelly/greasy/messy as fast food, customers are nicer (i love the regulars), tips are nicer, not as busy, less possibility of coworkers who are total druggies/drunks, and possibility of free drinks.
Math/CA Waterloo '13
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Rank: Senior Student
Groups: Member
Joined: 3/12/2008
Posts: 130
Location: Owen Sound
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anniepoohh wrote:barista is a great job. Not much physical exertion, not as degrading/smelly/greasy/messy as fast food, customers are nicer (i love the regulars), tips are nicer, not as busy, less possibility of coworkers who are total druggies/drunks, and possibility of free drinks. I would have probably tried to go for this one... but I don't even drink coffee or tea, etc, so I never bothered to learn (weird, I know)
~~~Accepted offer to Ba Honors English @ Carleton Univerity, Ottawa ~~~
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Rank: Frosh
Groups: Member
Joined: 5/9/2008
Posts: 27
Location: ontario
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Working in retail is the best (especially cash registar) cause you can take an 'advancement' on your pay cheque. Plus, most places give you discounts.
Math/CA or Health Sci?
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Rank: Senior Student
Groups: Member
Joined: 3/4/2008
Posts: 211
Location: Alberta
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anniepoohh wrote:barista is a great job. Not much physical exertion, not as degrading/smelly/greasy/messy as fast food, customers are nicer (i love the regulars), tips are nicer, not as busy, less possibility of coworkers who are total druggies/drunks, and possibility of free drinks. it's easy at second cup... i'm sure you don't get as busy as starbucks, lol. and we get homeless druggies because we're close to the drop-in center! they buy a cheap coffee (tall coffee is only $1.79) then ask for the washroom key because we only give it to customers, then we find needles and shucks in there. blech. but yeah, the businessmen give good tips. some are hot too  it adds up to like $2 an hour extra for tips for me, which is good! night shifts are chill too, not too many customers, we just sample out pastries and eat them ourselves.
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." - Winston Churchill________'13
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Rank: Senior Student
Groups: Member
Joined: 5/9/2008
Posts: 79
Location: TO
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I used to work 30+ hours everyweek in gr.11 , my grades stayed about the same but lol I had no life whatsoever
Oh yeah, i'm really sick of my job... I heard starbucks pays quite well, I know someone whose making over $12 an hour and she just started
UWO Biological and Medical Science 2012
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Rank: Frosh
Groups: Member
Joined: 4/3/2008
Posts: 24
Location: Alberta
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I don't plan to work more than one shift a week for the first year. However, I have the benefit of living at home, not to mention having the first two years tuition covered through various scholarships and grandparents contributions. Although, I would like to get a job doing something at the university (they tend to be flexible with hours)
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