Potential Summer Job

[Magic]

Hi Everyone! <br />Today I got an email from the owner of the barn where I am currently taking lessons and I, as well as some other people, have been "invited" to an info session this Friday concerning becoming a "camp assistant" (that's the best way I know how to describe it right now<img border="0" src="smileys/smiley17.gif" border="0">). So, I can very well be working at some riding daycamps this summer. I am soooo excitied. I've helped out before and loved it, but it's been a long time. There was a sheet posted in the tack room where you could sign up, but I didn't bother putting my name down because I figured I would try and get a job somewhere else, like a a book store or something, but I'd much rather work at the barn. I can't wait!!

[Eileen]

I can see why you would like the barn job but if you are looking to make some $$$ for school, the book store might pay better, just MHO<IMG src="smileys/smiley14.gif" border="0">

[Marty_Jones]

Good Luck<IMG src="smileys/smiley2.gif" border="0">

[tbbrat]

Eileen - have you ever worked in a bookstore?&nbsp; They don't pay diddly - especially for part-timers. Of course, it <EM>might</EM> pay more than the stable - depending on the hours.&nbsp; <IMG src="smileys/smiley2.gif" border="0">
I've worked retail and I've worked in stables - give me horses over people any day.&nbsp; <IMG src="smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0">
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[Ruth]

Yes, people are completely crazy, and you will never realize how many are unless you work in a bar or in retail.

[tbbrat]

Or in a delivery service <IMG src="smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0">.&nbsp; Narf! Poit! Zort!

[Magic]

Well I'm going to see how the barn/summer camp route goes, and if it doesn't work out, then I'm going to head the book store/retail/some form of employment route.

[Bluebird]

[QUOTE=Ruth]Yes, people are completely crazy, and you will never realize how many are unless you work in a bar or in retail.[/QUOTE]
That is so true (worked in bars/restaurants for 8 years now), however, I have encountered my share of weirdos around barns as well......<IMG src="smileys/smiley5.gif" border="0">

[goldendryad]

<font color="magenta">Congrats girlie! Have fun, whichever one you choose!<img border="0" src="smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0"> <img border="0" src="smileys/smiley10.gif" border="0"> <img border="0" src="smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0">

[stephanie1]

I used to work at summer camps giving lessons.&nbsp; Its a fun way to spend the summer if you like kids and horses,and its very entertaining at times.
I will say this to you as it is what my mom has always said to me.
DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY EVEN IF IT DOSENT PAY MUCH.
I WOULD RATHER WORK A JOB THAT PAID CRAP AND MADE ME HAPPY THAN STUCK AT A JOB I HATE THE PAID GOOD.
IF IT MAKES YOU HAPPY DO IT EVEN IF IT IS SHOVELING POOP!!<IMG src="smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0">
GOOD LUCK!!! and i hope you have fun

[Eileen]

tbbrat, no I have never worked in a bookstore, I have worked at stables, barns, ranches etc as well as my own barn.&nbsp; I also worked in a job where I had to deal with the public, that could be worse than cleaning up behind a horse.&nbsp; <IMG src="smileys/smiley11.gif" border="0">
I guess I was just thinking that for a student that needed the extra cash it would be to his/her benifit to go with the books, even if there was an education benifit going on....just a suggestion I did not realize that the bookstore was not a great paying position. <IMG src="smileys/smiley5.gif" border="0">

[BarnBratCSA]

good luck with the barn job! Sounds like fun.&nbsp;&nbsp; Take it from me - I followed my dream (I train horses/teach lessons) and although sometimes money is tight, there's no greater feeling than getting up every morning and going to a job I absolutely LOVE! It may not always be an easy road, but its still one I'm glad to travel. Forever greatful to those who helped me get here, too. <IMG src="smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0">