High School Occupations

During my time in high school I have had two jobs that have added to the continuing struggle of juggling social life, school work, and funding yourself.

My first job was as a "team member" at Caribou Coffee. I started last year in September. I hated every moment of it. As a "team member" you have to do everything. This includes cleaning, cashiering, drive-thru (yes it was one of those Caribous...), and the most feminine part of the job...making the drinks.

Before I got the job, I would never drink coffee. I had to memorize the differences between lattes, mochas, cold presses, cappachinos, coolers, machiattos, and espresso. And then there was your typical old cup of joe. That I knew had to make. (You poured it out of the giant canteen thingy that I can't believe I'm forgetting the name of).

The only good part of the job was my co-worker, Mack. He was the older brother I never had. We had conversations ranging from the economy, how to get girls to notice you without being cocky, and surviving a zombie attack. I once had to pull out his earring out of his eyebrow with pliers once. That made us bros.

One day, I came into work and heard that Mack was leaving for his new job. Construction. Caribou to Construction. Quite the career change, but I was struck with sadness. I decided after that I would quit (Even though it was 2 months later)

In August of this year, I was hired for my current job. A cart-attendant at Target. Many people question my position. YOU ARE GOING TO GET COLD!!!

But I love it. I love pushing carts around and not dealing with people (except when I have to cashier...). I love walking out into the sea of pavement and feeling like a big deal in my neon orange vest. The best part is...the managers don't care where I go half of the time. As long as I answer my walkie, they don't have the slightest clue that I'm playing Words with Friends in the bathroom (haha). Also, Quinn works there. Shoutout.

So those are two high school jobs for you. I wrote this as soon as I got off. It was a bad day, so I went from Target to the Caribou across the street to pick up a Mint Condition. That's a weird full circle....