It is that time of year again: clocking into those summer jobs, most likely making minimum wage while serving customers of all shapes and sizes. Working customer service has made me realize how demanding and awful people can be, and for what? A sandwich. There are times I wake up in the morning wondering if its worth it to stay in bed. But just like everyone else, the bills have to be paid! Here are a few things you experience when taking on a summer job:

1. The training period.

2. Finally getting into a routine.

3. Getting a company hat or T-shirt.

4. When you get along with your coworkers.

5. When you don’t get along with your coworkers.

6. When you get a complicated order right.

7. When you get an order wrong.

8. The tip jar.

9. Waking up early to open shop.

10. Looking at the clock to see how much time is left of your shift.

11. When your shift is over.

12. Driving past your place of employment on your days off.

13. When you get your paycheck.

No matter what you are doing to make a little extra cash this summer, your bank account will thank you later. I have learned a lot from that “dreaded summer job.” It has taught me patience, dedication and given me responsibility. It shows you the real world, and how not everything works in your favor. But the bigger your smile, the closer it gets to 5 o'clock!