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Freelance Artist

May 2018 • Miami, FL

What I liked

I am able to do freelance so I am not tied down to any contracts. I am able to create work I love as an artist while also getting paid.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have taken more time to dedicate to personal projects

Advice

Take any work you can even if it does not imterest you because everything is a learning experience

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entrepreneur

April 2018 • Matawan, NJ

What I liked

my own boss

What I wish was different

wish i had more time

Advice

whatever it is you want to do, just start it. Do not second guess.

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Michael's Lawn Service

May - November 2018 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

Connecting with my customers, and being outside on a consistent basis.

What I wish was different

The weather during the dog days of summer.

Advice

That there will be no way to avoid getting dirty.

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Dog Sitter

January 2010 • Jacksonville, FL

What I liked

I love dogs.

What I wish was different

It can be very demanding and clients sometimes expect me to be with their dog 24/7. I wish it were easier to balance my social life and work

Advice

Don't over pack your schedule

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Entrepreneur

May 2018 • Naperville, IL

What I liked

The process of building my own business. Being responsible for everything.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Concrete laborer

May - August 2018 • Fort Collins, CO

What I liked

Being outside

What I wish was different

It being hot out

Advice

Owning your own company is good if you have the personality for it

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stock research

March 2017 • Houston, TX

What I liked

researching stocms

What I wish was different

bought $penn at the march dips

Advice

be more open minded

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Owner/ Founder

May 2020 • Loganville, GA

What I liked

I loved starting my own company- Bleached- and having the experience to run a small business. It was truly incredible!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Algebra Tutor

October 2016 • Torrance, CA

What I liked

I've always liked math so I was glad that I could do that and work at the same time. I loved seeing the look on my kids' faces when the concept finally clicked with them.

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten the chance to work more. I was super busy with my own sports and school that my schedule was packed so I wish I had made more time for my kids.

Advice

Be prepared to explain things 3+ times without getting frustrated. The kids are trusting you to help them without judgement so you need to be able to do that.

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Baby Sitter

June - August 2020 • Troy, MI

What I liked

I loved spending the summer with the two kids. The parents are so friendly & it was a good summer.

What I wish was different

The parents expected me to drive their children a lot of places & never gave me gas money. The first time I thought it was just the 1 time, I didn't realize it was a routine thing so I felt it was too late to ask for it after that. In the future I know to let the parents know up front of I have to drive their children anywhere I need gas money because it is expensive.

Advice

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Landscape Architect

July - August 2020 • Show Low, AZ

What I liked

Honest hard work that makes you feel like you did something physically and aesthetically worthwhile.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have negotiated better prices for contract work.

Advice

Don't settle for less than you are worth.

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Swim Lesson Instructor

June 2021 • West Caldwell, NJ

What I liked

I like being able to make my own hours and work for myself. I also loved seeing the kids weekly and watching them improve each week to become better and safer swimmers.

What I wish was different

I wish I had advertised more around New Jersey. I mainly stayed around my town, but wish I ventured off more to other towns.

Advice

To make yourself known. If you have a skill put it out there and people will respond and show appreciation or what you do.

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Dog walker

January - August 2021 • River Vale, NJ

What I liked

I started several of my own businesses while living in New Jersey. Dog walking was my personal favorite as I interacted every day with the creatures I love more than anything.