I decided to write about Summer jobs, because I, myself, am looking for a Summer job. I could just do the research on my own time, but might as well get credit for it too.

The job I will be reviewing via internet information and deep web blogs will be… babysitting! Although I’m not planning on doing this job, as children are both terrifying and nasty, you never know where life is going to take you. I chose babysitting for this job review since, according to teenage lore, it can be either a great or terrible gig. Plus, it’s often vague on pay scale, and whether or not you are going to get kidnapped.

First thing I’ll cover will be pay; that’s what jobs are all about right? According to Google, the average pay for babysitting in America is between 15-16 dollarinos, and about 14 in Missouri.

Work hours are another important aspect of any job, and the fun part about babysitting is that often times those work hours aren’t defined. Sure, the parents might say they’ll be back at 9 pm after their movie, but instead stay out a few extra hours to save themselves from their own children. But, if we pretend the world is perfect and the people you’re babysitting for love their kids, you can probably expect a 4-5 hour work day during the school year. For the Summer you might have 7-8 hours of torture. If your planning on changing diapers over the summer, you could be getting 98 baby bucks, after you’ve spent adequate time with the heathens. By then, you should have enough notes to remind you to never be a babysitter again.

The next step after researching your terrible pick of a summer job, is to actually apply for one. One website I would recommend would be Indeed.com, which was mentioned in my last editorial, Get a Job and Don’t Be a Snob. Indeed allows you to search for specific jobs, and also allows for you to post your resume, which then may lead to employers reaching out to you. When it comes to resumes, there are many things to include: education, skills, contact information, and references (Yes, I’m reading this off google; no, I’m not sorry). Skills you might consider listing could be experience with various age groups, tutoring, and experience with common childhood medical conditions such as colds, croup (look it up), bloody noses, etc.. Another thing that parents will appreciate is an ability to do basic first aid and CPR. Though, if little Jimmy just swallowed his Lightning McQueen racecar, it’s natural selection from there.

Although babysitting isn’t the job for most sane people, if you have the experience and karate skills to eliminate any disobedient children, it’s a summer job worth considering.