Rating Jobs Iโve Had So Far
I have been working since I was 15 years old. Here is a more in depth description of each job:
โขKings Island๐ก: This was my very first job and my favorite job. I worked here with my dad and he would drive us up there on the weekends. He was a ride operator and I worked at a funnel cake shop. This was towards the end of COVID so everyone was required to wear masks. Since I was only 15 I could only put toppings on the funnel cakes and clean the tables outside. My dad ended up making me quit because our schedules didnโt line up. I had less hours than my dad, so when I clocked out I would change out of my uniform and go ride roller coasters until he clocked out. 10/10
โขMcDonaldโs๐: I started working here at 16 years old and I finally quit this year at 18. I absolutely hated this place because I dealt with greedy customers a lot of the time, mean managers who would make me cheat the times for when I handed orders out, and careless coworkers who didnโt do simple tasks such as putting salt on the fries, remembering sauces, and worst of all: NOT CUSSING WHEN CUSTOMERS ARE AROUND! Seriously, the embarrassment I felt when a coworker and a literal manager were having a screaming match as I was helping a customer is to this day unmatched. 0/10 most definitely.
โขReceptionist๐: Iโve been working here for a few months and Iโm kinda iffy about it. This is the most random job Iโve landed and I met my boss, who is the doctor, at the McDonaldโs I worked at. When I first met her I didnโt think she was legit, but when I googled her office I was very surprised. She said that she had noticed me and how nice I was to the customers, which I thought was really sketch since I had never met her before that. Anyway, I mostly just answer the phone and call patients to remind them of their appointments and such. It can be tricky sometimes, especially when another doctorโs office calls about a medication that I have no clue how to spell, pronounce, or even what itโs supposed to do! I am however getting better with every phone I answer, so itโs not all that bad. The doctor is a bit demanding along with that, so there are a lot of rules we have to follow. One being that we arenโt even allowed to use White-Out๐ญ 5/10 overall.
Navigating the early stages of employment can be an enlightening and often challenging experience. For young individuals like myself, each job teaches valuable lessons that extend beyond the workplace. For instance, working at Kings Island introduced me to the excitement of my first job, injecting joy into hard work, a stark contrast to my time at McDonald's, where I faced less pleasant interactions with customers and management. The fast-food industry often exposes employees to stressful environments, from demanding customers to managing chaotic scenarios. Such experiences can foster resilience and adaptability, qualities that are crucial in any future career. This template of frustration often leads to a search for more fulfilling positions, like my current role as a receptionist. Here, I have grown to appreciate professional communication and navigate patient interactions, all while learning the importance of accuracy in medical settings. These early experiences, though varied in satisfaction, vastly contribute to personal growth and professional development. I highly encourage reflecting on job ratings, as they highlight personal feelings towards work and help guide future career decisions. Through each position, I gathered insight into what environments suit me best and what roles may align with my interests and ethical standards. Understanding one's job history can serve as a roadmap for achieving career fulfillment and success.
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