Self Employed

Nanny

May - August 2019 • Kingwood, TX

What I liked

I love working with children, so being a nanny allows me to experience how kids function every day.

What I wish was different

I wish being a nanny was more consistent with the hours.

Advice

Do not be afraid to discipline kids when they are acting up, but always no matter what make sure you leave them with a smile on everyone's faces.

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Entrepreneur

June - September 2019 • Pensacola, FL

What I liked

I really enjoyed being my own boss and doing something I was heavily interested in, which was building computers for a wide variety of clients located across the eastern side of North America. Flying to different cities to drop off products saved me money and was a great experience.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to form a team under me rather than work alone.

Advice

I encourage anyone that is interested in being their own boss to try and come up with a way to make money doing what they love by marketing themselves in different ways.

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Franchisee of AFC Sushi Company

March 2008 • Miami, FL

What I liked

I love making sushi.

What I wish was different

I would like to create my own menu.

Advice

I love watching my customers' smiles and happiness from eating the sushi I make. I also love when they say 'thank you' at the end of the meal.

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Standardized Test Tutor

May 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Helping students achieve their potential

What I wish was different

Had more resources to find such jobs

Advice

Use your knowledge to teach others as well as each yourself more

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Auto Detailer

April 2013 • Fayetteville, AR

What I liked

I make my own hours. I'm my own boss.

What I wish was different

More customers during the off-peak season (winter).

Advice

Getting great feedback about a job well done gives a sense of well doing.

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FreeLance Photographer

June - August 2019 • Santa Cruz, CA

What I liked

I liked that I chose what jobs I took and got to work on my own schedule.

What I wish was different

I wish more people had hired me for photographs

Advice

Advertise/get your name out there more so more people contact you about job opportunities.

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Window Washer/Business Owner

May - August 2019 • Camas, WA

What I liked

Loved running a business, and feeling responsible for the work I put in was the results I got out.

What I wish was different

Less competition. Washington has become very saturated with other window washing companies.

Advice

Start earlier, and use customers as a bigger resource to find new customers.

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Landscaper

May - August 2019 • Hingham, MA

What I liked

I liked creating my own schedule and hours. I also liked that people trusted me with their lawns and asked me to keep coming back which made me proud of my work.

What I wish was different

I wished that I was able to bring in a friend to work with me so we could take on bigger projects because I had to turn down a few jobs because they were too big to do on my own.

Advice

I would say that when you are doing work for people they will like and respect you if you are punctual, friendly, and hard working.

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Iphone logic board repair / microsoldering

January 2012 • Frankfort, MI

What I liked

Extreme flexibility

What I wish was different

Never a day off

Advice

Great way to finance college and build a skill set

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Lawn Mower

May - August 2019 • Custer, WA

What I liked

Set my own hours and I love the people that I worked for.

What I wish was different

Nothing. It is a great experience to own a business and be an entrepreneur.

Advice

If you work hard and have a good attitude, being successful is a lot more manageable.

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Timber Framer

May - August 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

I bid and ran my own jobs framing residential structures, i liked the ability to set my own schedule and control who i worked with etc.

What I wish was different

I wish i had chosen a different project for one of my jobs, it was underfunded and took too long.

Advice

It is easier to work for someone else unless you are a business major.

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Lawn Care Worker

May - August 2019 • Lower Burrell, PA

What I liked

I decided what yards I cut and when I cut them

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

If you like something then pursue it regardless of how much money you will make

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Athletic Coach

May - August 2019 • Houston, TX

What I liked

It was a great experience to share the sport I loved with younger kids and to get paid for basically enjoying time outside and having fun

What I wish was different

More time to coach due to me playing summer league

Advice

If you enjoy what you do, it wont feel like work. Find what you love and focus on that so you can enjoy your time.

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personal trainer

June 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Ever since I started my career studies in criminal justice, I wanted to be as fit as possible and three years ago I got my personal trainer. Afterwards, I wanted to encourage my friends and people in general to be fit in order to be healthy and I get to get payed and do what I like. I go hired by L. A Fitness, but they payed so little that I started training people on my own and I got payed more so I resigned L.A Fitness, and now I continue to work even though I am still attending National Louis university.

What I wish was different

There is really nothing that I would want to be different. As a mother of three I am always busy, but I always find time to do multiple responsibilities

Advice

It is always important to work extra hard, because at the end of the day one will be rewarded. Therefore, what seems to be too much work will eventually payed off at the end of the day.

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Camp Director

June - August 2019 • San Rafael, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed that I could set my own hours. Working with youth is challenging but forces you to be up-beat and energetic.

What I wish was different

Wish the hours were longer but I could only afford so much gym time as I'm starting my own camps from the ground up.

Advice

Don't be afraid to fail. I thought I would have a tiny amount of kids at my camps but ended up filling up really quickly!

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Independent Handyman

April - August 2019 • Columbus, OH

What I liked

Worked for myself, made my own hours

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Don't be afraid to step outside of the traditional path. Working for myself really improved my work ethic and responsibility, and in the long run will make me a better employee in the future.

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