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AROTC2019

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Hi everyone,

I have somewhat of an off-topic question, but it does relate to ROTC. I am a beginning cadet, and I was wondering what kind of jobs are good jobs for cadets. I'm just thinking about something part time, and, unfortunately I can't do after school tutoring this semester due to my schedule, but I hope to do that next semester as I am a tutor on campus. My main concern is that I will lose my jobs due to summer training. Any advice? Thanks.
 
I'm not sure if you're asking about a job during the school year or one for school breaks. So here's what I think, if you're looking for a job on campus during the school year, many colleges have work/study programs that involve checking people into and out of dorms/libraries/athletic centers, checking ID's etc. The benefit to this type of job is that it is not all that demanding, generally time flexible and many students can study while they are working. If you're looking for a job during school breaks I would steer you towards a restaurant. Bussers, runners and servers can do extremely well especially in high end restaurants. DS took a job in a high end steakhouse in DC as a server while waiting for BOLC and he made 1000's. Lastly as a parent I would discourage you from working during the school year. In a perfect world, your job should be student and then cadet, I know some situations require a different approach but if your new to college you're going to have a lot to consider in the beginning with juggling school and ROTC, just my thoughts. Good luck!
 
If you are a STEM Major at a large research university, it should be easy to get a job in a lab during your sophomore/junior year. DS #1 was a chem/chem E major and did that.

Nofo is spot on. You are a student first. Get your sea legs before committing to to a job or even before committing to too much within ROTC.
 
Thanks for the help guys. I am an applied mathematics major, so I'm not sure about the lab, but it would sure be cool.

Right now I work a few hours at my college's writing center and maybe as a TA soon.

Thanks again for the help.
 
If you're looking for something in the summer try a craft brewery. They often have remote events over the summer and need some muscle to move kegs etc. My DS landed one entirely by accident one summer before going active duty. It was a great job for him. He also tended bar and conducted tours, but you probably need to know a bit about beer for that work.
 
I agree with the others. The first year should be 100% focused on academics and ROTC and not a job (if you can afford it). My DS was without a car, lived in the dorms and put all his energy into getting used to college life during his MS-I year. After a successful first year, he now has a part time job on weekends at the local ski resort as a snowboarding instructor. The majority of this work will fall during holiday periods and the month of January where he is on winter break.

As far as summer, DS has a standing offer to return to the movie theater that he previously worked at for two summers. That relationship should be strong enough where they will grant him a leave of absence for Summer Training and/or CULP, as the corporation is military friendly.

My other kids have also spent summer breaks working as a rep for a large energy bar company. They make their own hours and are assigned to various 5K and other athletic events giving out samples. They like hiring athletic attractive young men and women to work these events. These types of positions are usually flexible in nature (but not quite as fun as @kinnem's suggestion).
 
5Day said:
Isn't being a college student qualifications enough to know a "bit about beer". :)
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Hardly.:) DS was a certified beer taster and has since moved on to being certified to judge beer competitions. It's what got him the job which he really just fell into during a visit to the craft brewery. He wasn't even looking for a job. Bartenders need to be able to describe what the beer tastes like and compare it to more popular beers and also help wine drinkers pick out a beer they would like. But I know you were being facetious so I'll leave it at that! :)
 
kinnem said:
If you're looking for something in the summer try a craft brewery. They often have remote events over the summer and need some muscle to move kegs etc. My DS landed one entirely by accident one summer before going active duty. It was a great job for him. He also tended bar and conducted tours, but you probably need to know a bit about beer for that work.
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I'm California, where I live, I won't be able to legally drink for three years, so that would be out, right?
 
I'm pretty sure AROTC-dad is correct but you can always check the local laws. Also, restrictions may only apply to serving. Doesn't necessarily mean you could work there is some other manner... but they might also be reluctant to hire underage folks in any case.
 
kinnem said:
I'm pretty sure AROTC-dad is correct but you can always check the local laws. Also, restrictions may only apply to serving. Doesn't necessarily mean you could work there is some other manner... but they might also be reluctant to hire underage folks in any case.
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Just like the SA's, and ROTC scholarships, those who don't apply are guaranteed to fail.
 
AROTC2019 said:
I'm California, where I live, I won't be able to legally drink for three years, so that would be out, right?
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Restaurants: In a bona fide public eating place, persons age 18 or older may serve alcohol in an area primarily designed and used for the sale and service of food for consumption on the premises as an incidental part of their overall duties. Bartenders and cocktail waitresses must be 21.

ABC-569 Nuisance Cond. - Alcoholic Beverage Control - California
https://www.abc.ca.gov/FORMS/ABC533.pdf
 
AROTC-dad said:
Restaurants: In a bona fide public eating place, persons age 18 or older may serve alcohol in an area primarily designed and used for the sale and service of food for consumption on the premises as an incidental part of their overall duties. Bartenders and cocktail waitresses must be 21.

ABC-569 Nuisance Cond. - Alcoholic Beverage Control - California
https://www.abc.ca.gov/FORMS/ABC533.pdf
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Thanks. I've heard that is a good job too. As kinnem pointed out, they're usually a tad reluctant to hire people under 21. Especially in this job market, where it's not hard to find employees. But, as you say, you have to apply.
 
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