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Teen Ink Magazine, March 2008 : Jobs Articles

Fallen Arches by Cayla T., Alexander, AR As I sat in my brother’s blue Honda, I stared at the familiar building I had known since childhood. It was the place where I had gotten Happy Meals – not just smaller meals but those made especially for a kid, complete with a toy and child-sized drink. I always wanted the toy ... Continue...	How I Became a Lifeguard by Kirby S., Kansas City, MO Lungs bursting between each stroke, I strained to lift my head out of the water. Hand over hand, kick after kick, inch by inch. My exhausted body reached for the end of the pool. Asthma was kicking in: My breaths became shorter and weaker ... Continue...
In Charge by Megan M., Hartland, WI “Welcome to McDonald’s, home of the Ronald. How may I help you?” “Yeah, can I have four double cheeseburgers? One with just leaf lettuce and mayo, one with only ketchup, one with no onions, and one with barbeque sauce,” the intercom screeches ... Continue...	My First Day by Ariel D., New Port Richey, FL During my first week at Palm Harbor Natural Foods, I learned a few things. The customers aren’t always pleasant, the register system is outdated, and you need a manager for every mistake you can (and will) make. Sundays were our discount days – 10 percent off everything in the store ... Continue...
No Shame in Waiting by Ashlee H., Springfield, OR I’m not ashamed. I like my job. I mean, it isn’t my life’s passion, but somehow I manage to have fun with it. I enjoy meeting new people, and sometimes I am fortunate enough to learn something interesting about someone. It may be my nature that draws me to this kind of job ... Continue...	Unexpected Tips by Mark S., Wyckoff, NJ Each second was a minute, each minute was an hour, and well, each hour felt like a day. People came and went, asking for coffee, wanting a meal to satisfy their hunger and ignore their pain ... Continue...

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