With fall ball, normal spring schedule, summer ball......
What specific jobs are your boys finding that will hire them for short periods of time?
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I know this is a more serious subject - but I just have to throw this one in. Then I will be quiet.
My son has been offered a part-time position as an assistant moose hunter during his winter break.
I told him to accept the position.
Like father - like son.
My son has been offered a part-time position as an assistant moose hunter during his winter break.
I told him to accept the position.
Like father - like son.
quote:Then I will be quiet.
Bullwinkle -
That's probably the funniest thread you have started
A J.O.B. you say???? Where son might actually engage in the 'W' word? (imagine a hearty chortle here)....
That's probably the funniest thread you have started
A J.O.B. you say???? Where son might actually engage in the 'W' word? (imagine a hearty chortle here)....
Myself I have found work in the following areas
1.) Camp Councillor
2.) Bowling Alley:
2a.) Maintenance
2b.) Cashier
2c.) Short Order Cook
2d.) Bar Tender
3.) Construction Worker
4.) Housekeeping
5.) Overnight Stocker
Numbers 1 & 2 where done in Highschool
Number 3 was after school (took a semester off before I went off to College)
Number 4 was a summer job
Number 5 is current
1.) Camp Councillor
2.) Bowling Alley:
2a.) Maintenance
2b.) Cashier
2c.) Short Order Cook
2d.) Bar Tender
3.) Construction Worker
4.) Housekeeping
5.) Overnight Stocker
Numbers 1 & 2 where done in Highschool
Number 3 was after school (took a semester off before I went off to College)
Number 4 was a summer job
Number 5 is current
its ..
Well, you are from HUNTERsville.
Ref jobs ... ours only worked during quarter breaks, usually retail where he had qorked before. Another possibility, assistant at a physical therapist/sports medicine office. Our son is going that now in the off season and I have been to other offices where there are college and high school players working. They obviously don't do anything that requires certification, but he does get equipment ready, watch to ensure patients are doing their exercises correctly. He enjoys it.
Well, you are from HUNTERsville.
Ref jobs ... ours only worked during quarter breaks, usually retail where he had qorked before. Another possibility, assistant at a physical therapist/sports medicine office. Our son is going that now in the off season and I have been to other offices where there are college and high school players working. They obviously don't do anything that requires certification, but he does get equipment ready, watch to ensure patients are doing their exercises correctly. He enjoys it.
Prepster,
I knew you wouldn't fall for that one.
P.S. Notice I didnt say for HOW LONG I would be quiet. LOL
I knew you wouldn't fall for that one.
P.S. Notice I didnt say for HOW LONG I would be quiet. LOL
This has recently been a hot topic between my son and I...I have been emailing him "jobs" that I have found in the local paper near his college in hopes something would come to fruition...so far this semester we are paying for:
1. Rent on his off campus house
2. his cell phone...they do not have a house phone each boy has a cell
3. his car insurance
4. one bill a month for the house
5. spending $$$ each week...usually $50.00
6. food, food and more food...has a healthy appetite
7. gas for the car
8. and any odd incidental that may arise
It seems we are spending mega bucks...he did
make some $$ over the summer but with summer ball his options were limited...so what is a Mother to do...I have thought about an alternative job but at my age it won't pay well...any suggestions would be helpful
1. Rent on his off campus house
2. his cell phone...they do not have a house phone each boy has a cell
3. his car insurance
4. one bill a month for the house
5. spending $$$ each week...usually $50.00
6. food, food and more food...has a healthy appetite
7. gas for the car
8. and any odd incidental that may arise
It seems we are spending mega bucks...he did
make some $$ over the summer but with summer ball his options were limited...so what is a Mother to do...I have thought about an alternative job but at my age it won't pay well...any suggestions would be helpful
If he plays in a collegiate summer league, the team will probably offer job opportunities. When my son played in the NECBL, they provided him a job working for the parks and rec in his town. He worked from 7-2 each day, doing outdoor maintanence. He made $10 an hour.
my guy worked in a movie theatre complex during HS and during college---good money and air conditioned and they were more than willing to work with him regarding the hours
My kid came home for the summer in early May, and he had turned 21 in March. He didn't know what he was going to do for the summer when he got here - but I did. I took him down to the dealer's training school where a couple of friends work as instructors. I paid his $149 fee for school and told him he was going to dealer school for 2 weeks. In 2 weeks he got a break-in job working full time. He had about $3000 saved up from his summer job by the time he left in August. In our town we have a temp agency specifically for dealers, and he can work every or any day he wants while he is home on Christmas break. He isn't working now, he seems to be cooling his heels waiting for an opening at a casino that is just outside his college town. Many parts of the country are opening up casinos, it's not just in Vegas.
I took him down to the dealer's training school where a couple of friends work as instructors. I paid his $149 fee for school and told him he was going to dealer school for 2 weeks. In 2 weeks he got a break-in job working full time. He had about $3000 saved up from his summer job by the time he left in August. In our town we have a temp agency specifically for dealers, and he can work every or any day he wants while he is home on Christmas break. He isn't working now, he seems to be cooling his heels waiting for an opening at a casino that is just outside his college town. Many parts of the country are opening up casinos, it's not just in Vegas.
During high school my son did not work - he played football, basketball and baseball and we agreed that if he could keep his grades up would not expect him to throw a job in the mix. He did have a lot of sonny do chores,like clean out the garage, and basement (hey, come to think of it I miss having him here to do those chores).
In college he worked at a hardware store one summer, and was a referee in a youth baseball league for another two.
In college he worked at a hardware store one summer, and was a referee in a youth baseball league for another two.
...I am working my son's way through college.......
Very interesting discussion.
Son worked all through HS in the fall, summers when not playing. He began as a pizza doe boy and eventually when he drove he went to delivery, very profitable. Before he was legal age to work, he would wash cars and walk dogs. He always had his own spending money and paid for his own car insurance and cell phone for years.
So his adjustment to not working has been difficult. I can't imagine, him trying to work, course schedule and baseball commitments all at the same time without one of those things suffering. He was planning to work at the cape last summer but didn't go, so he went back to school and worked camp and made some extra bucks. He will work this summer at the cape.
I am not sure, maybe someone knows there may be a limit imposed by the NCAA for earnings. Anyone know?
Freshman year was a lot better than this year as far as spending, living on campus. As far s meals, I found that by taking the commuter plan it is more economical having him eat one big unlimited meal a day in the cafeteria a bit helpful. Our son's school also gives tiger points with buying meal plans that he can use in certain places to help pay for meals. Now we have started loading up the card more this year for budgeting.
Son worked all through HS in the fall, summers when not playing. He began as a pizza doe boy and eventually when he drove he went to delivery, very profitable. Before he was legal age to work, he would wash cars and walk dogs. He always had his own spending money and paid for his own car insurance and cell phone for years.
So his adjustment to not working has been difficult. I can't imagine, him trying to work, course schedule and baseball commitments all at the same time without one of those things suffering. He was planning to work at the cape last summer but didn't go, so he went back to school and worked camp and made some extra bucks. He will work this summer at the cape.
I am not sure, maybe someone knows there may be a limit imposed by the NCAA for earnings. Anyone know?
Freshman year was a lot better than this year as far as spending, living on campus. As far s meals, I found that by taking the commuter plan it is more economical having him eat one big unlimited meal a day in the cafeteria a bit helpful. Our son's school also gives tiger points with buying meal plans that he can use in certain places to help pay for meals. Now we have started loading up the card more this year for budgeting.
quote:NCAA ... As of August 1, 2003, student athletes will be allowed to earn legitimate income from on- or off-campus employment at any time without limit, provided the earnings are not generated as a result of the publicity, reputation, fame or personal following the athlete has gained from his/her athletic ability.
RHP,
Thanks, knew you would come through for us.
Thanks, knew you would come through for us.
FO, that's a good one. A job I'm sure many other parents share.
Abercrombie and Fitch...they LOVE baseball players. As my wife once said, "you know the 'cute' one...ah hell, they're all cute!"
As Forrest Gump said, "I'm not gonna say anything more about that."
As Forrest Gump said, "I'm not gonna say anything more about that."
quote:Originally posted by FormerObserver:
...I am working my son's way through college.......
"With a burnin' love inside!"
(The Spinners!!)
Krak---
Actually, The Four Seasons...
Actually, The Four Seasons...
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Good catch! I remember Frankie Valle? Jr just started peddling (legal) stuff on Ebay and to his friends.
Good catch! I remember Frankie Valle? Jr just started peddling (legal) stuff on Ebay and to his friends.
HAHA! I can only "catch" the OLD ones!!