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Teen Ink Magazine, March 2005: Focus: Working

Price Checks & Ashtrays by Loretta K., Lexington, KY “Have a nice day!” I say with a plastic smile. I’ve worked here way too long: morning to night, day after day, the same old whiny customers. Continue...	Babysitting Woes by Sarah M., Wethersfield, CT The phone rings on a school night in the middle of dinner. My mother lets out an almost inaudible groan. Continue...
Victoria’s Secret by Brittany S., Arlington Heights, IL Victoria’s Secret is your typical lingerie store. Walking in, customers will find me or another smiling employee ... Continue...	Is This a Real Job? by Samual R., Dike, IA My school has a cooperative learning program that helps students have a job while earning credit. Continue...
The Working Student by Kayla H., Auburn, NY As if schoolwork, homework, peer pressure and social lives are not enough, many teenagers are adding one more item to their hectic schedules: part-time jobs. Continue...	Summer Job by Brittany C., Falmouth, MA Setting down the last placemat with the fork and knife in the correct place, I stand and lean back, stretching my clasped hands behind me. Continue...
Lost in Corn by Mikala D., No. Platte, NE The sun had not yet risen but I was ready to go to the corn fields. Continue...	Another Day at the Pool by Chad D., Boardman, OH I always wonder if people know how important being a lifeguard is. Continue...
Breakfast All the Time by Bethany H., Cullman, AL Bacon and syrup smells Waft around her Morning and night. Continue...

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