<p>I live in New York City and am looking for an interesting summer job. Anyone have any good ideas for a smart girl willing to work hard over the summer? Interests: Psychology, Theatre, Art, History.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>The best way for a graduating high school student to find an interesting job is to ask your parents for help. My son has applied for two summer jobs at the company where I work, and one where WashMom works. If we didn’t have anything, we would have asked our friends for help. Looking for something other than McJobs at your age is really difficult if you don’t have work experience, as you are probably learning. It’s time to work the nepotism angle!</p>
<p>The type of job you can likely get depends a lot on whether you’ve had other jobs. What kind of work experience do you have?</p>
<p>I worked full-time as a riding instructor at my stables’ summer camp last year, but the pay was terrible (minimum wage in MD is $6.15, compared to $7.00 in DC), it was physically demanding work in 90-degree weather and 90% humidity, and I hated working with kids. This year I’ll probably be a waitress at the Cheesecake Factory – nothing glamorous, but it’s air-conditioned and doesn’t involve so many children. :eek:</p>