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Teen Ink Magazine, December 2005: Focus: Working

I Love Waitressing by Samantha O., Iola, WI I got my first job the summer before sophomore year. It seemed perfect: I would be a waitress, someone who was always smiling, beloved by customers, and most importantly, made a ton of money. Continue...	The Dreamers by Martina A., , CA Cut cut, chop chop, stuff, dice, deep fry, sweat. The intoxicating smell of raw red meat thawing on the counter. Continue...
My Summer Job by Laurel P., Pleasant Hill, CA I needed $1,000. Is there any way for a junior-high kid to earn that much in one summer? Continue...	Gofer This & That by Cole M., Racine, WI I didn’t know my mom and my uncle were plotting to ruin my life but one day out of the blue Mom announced that I was going to help my uncle at his job as an air conditioner and furnace repairman. Continue...
Cash by Johnny K., Mooringsport, LA The manager asked me a million questions, then smiled and said, “Good job. You are the ideal candidate.” Continue...

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