i mean im kind of scared of the world and im a very shy person. so can you help or give advice?
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this is the 1st time they are starting this if it goes well then they might do it next year, when I was a child we had this, I'm glad it's here.
Jobs for teens only for 6 week but it will teach them and they get paid.
check it out all forms were to be turned in Friday the Th but they are giving till next week now.
it's a 2009 youth works summer Employment American recovery
basic WIA Eligibility Requirements* ages between 14 and up, citizen or eligible non-citizen, meet income guidelines, selective service for eligible males.
where * 3650 S. Cedar Street Tacoma 98409
good luck this might help you get out of the shy mode, you can't live in fear the world is what it is, you just have to make the right judgments,
Jobs for teens only for 6 week but it will teach them and they get paid.
check it out all forms were to be turned in Friday the Th but they are giving till next week now.
it's a 2009 youth works summer Employment American recovery
basic WIA Eligibility Requirements* ages between 14 and up, citizen or eligible non-citizen, meet income guidelines, selective service for eligible males.
where * 3650 S. Cedar Street Tacoma 98409
good luck this might help you get out of the shy mode, you can't live in fear the world is what it is, you just have to make the right judgments,
You may want to start off by getting some help or guidance to over come your shyness.
* Observe how people talk. It’s a lot of passing comments (How ya doing? Great weather isn’t it? etc.). Learn what to say in certain situations.
* Research a few topics of common interest. News stories, sports, local events, etc. Practice discussing these topics but not using your own opinion such as “I saw on the news that we can expect some bad weather”.
* After your research on topics and discussing them, begin by adding your own opinion like “I’ve never really been bothered by the weather. I don’t care if I get wet or not (then laugh)”.
* Use lots of humor in your casual contacts with others. It’s fine to say “I’m not much of a talker”.
* Search out support blogs/groups on the Internet related to shyness. It’s very common. The Internet is full of helpful hints on improving social skills and reducing shyness. Learn to research about it.
* Practice on people you know. Start up a conversation with your relatives and see how it goes. Keep in mind, social interaction is an acquired skill — just like driving, working, education, etc. The more people you interact with, the better your skills become.
Good luck and please keep us posted!
* Observe how people talk. It’s a lot of passing comments (How ya doing? Great weather isn’t it? etc.). Learn what to say in certain situations.
* Research a few topics of common interest. News stories, sports, local events, etc. Practice discussing these topics but not using your own opinion such as “I saw on the news that we can expect some bad weather”.
* After your research on topics and discussing them, begin by adding your own opinion like “I’ve never really been bothered by the weather. I don’t care if I get wet or not (then laugh)”.
* Use lots of humor in your casual contacts with others. It’s fine to say “I’m not much of a talker”.
* Search out support blogs/groups on the Internet related to shyness. It’s very common. The Internet is full of helpful hints on improving social skills and reducing shyness. Learn to research about it.
* Practice on people you know. Start up a conversation with your relatives and see how it goes. Keep in mind, social interaction is an acquired skill — just like driving, working, education, etc. The more people you interact with, the better your skills become.
Good luck and please keep us posted!
My own teen started working at a movie theater when he was 16, and they gave him a week of training alongside other people, so he felt very competent when he started. (The first jobs everyone gets are either "usher" cleaning theaters, or "ticket taker" and all that involves is ripping off stubs and telling customers "down the hall on your right" or "up the stairs on your left.") Now he works in concessions, or even at the box office handling money, which is more responsibility, but again, he didn't start off there, he worked his way up.
What kinds of things do you like to do? Some kids who are hesitant working face-to-face with a lot of people (like in a fast-food restaurant) might enjoy working with animals or plants better....You might contact a local veterinary office to see if they could use help with grooming or cleaning and caring for pets, or see if a local garden center is hiring.
Maybe, if you get along better with younger children than adults, you could see if anyone needs a "mom's assistant" for the summer (just a few hours here and there, where you might occupy kids by playing games or watch them at a park, so the mom can take a shower or nap, go shopping, etc.) I'd suggest being a junior camp counselor, but most of those positions have probably already been filled by kids who looked for jobs over spring break....
Another possibility is to see if anyone at your current high school needs help...I have a friend whose son is helping inventory/categorize textbooks and get stuff organized in their bookstore, so it'll be ready when kids resume school in fall.
What kinds of things do you like to do? Some kids who are hesitant working face-to-face with a lot of people (like in a fast-food restaurant) might enjoy working with animals or plants better....You might contact a local veterinary office to see if they could use help with grooming or cleaning and caring for pets, or see if a local garden center is hiring.
Maybe, if you get along better with younger children than adults, you could see if anyone needs a "mom's assistant" for the summer (just a few hours here and there, where you might occupy kids by playing games or watch them at a park, so the mom can take a shower or nap, go shopping, etc.) I'd suggest being a junior camp counselor, but most of those positions have probably already been filled by kids who looked for jobs over spring break....
Another possibility is to see if anyone at your current high school needs help...I have a friend whose son is helping inventory/categorize textbooks and get stuff organized in their bookstore, so it'll be ready when kids resume school in fall.
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Have you ever considered volunteering? You might find this to be a good way to get your feet wet. Or you might try to get a job at a place that's low key like a library or maybe you could try your hand at telephone surveys. They are a good way to earn a buck and you don't have to be face to face, it was my first job.
One last suggestion is getting a job where a friend works. That way you already have a friend when you to start and hopefully they could help you find your niche quicker.
Good luck keep us posted.
Welcome to GreatSchools!
I wanted to invite you to join some great groups for new members.
Community Feedback Forum community.greatschools.net/gro
Getting to Know You community.greatschools.net/gro
Have you ever considered volunteering? You might find this to be a good way to get your feet wet. Or you might try to get a job at a place that's low key like a library or maybe you could try your hand at telephone surveys. They are a good way to earn a buck and you don't have to be face to face, it was my first job.
One last suggestion is getting a job where a friend works. That way you already have a friend when you to start and hopefully they could help you find your niche quicker.
Good luck keep us posted.
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