So, I think we all know that writing for an online news source doesn't make much money. Neither does doing stand up comedy or acting in sketches. Being a student does the exact opposite of making money. So, aside from all those things, I work at a pet store during the weekends to make money to feed myself. I have complied this list of pros and cons of working at a pet store.
Pro: Discounts for pet food, toys, and other items: no one can complain about discounts!
Con: Having no pets to buy discounted things for; my cats live with my parents, and I am too poor/irresponsible to own a pet at this time.
Pro: Getting paid to hang out with dogs; everyone loves dogs, and I earn money to give them treats and pet them till their owner forcibly remove them from me.
Con: Having to hang out with their owners too; retail customers are not known for being the kindest people to walk the earth.
Pro: Watching dogs get groomed; dogs look hilarious in the bath, getting shaved down, and most of all being blow dried.
Con: Having to clean up their urine when they get so scared of the groomer they pee on the floor out of sheer fear.
Pro: Nice customers; there's nothing better than a sweet customer who makes your day.
Con: Rude customers; some customers like to show you how loud and aggressively they can yell. Those customers are not my favorites.
Pro: Dogs!
Con: Dog hair. Everywhere.
Everywhere.
Note: If you are interested in adopting a dog, cat, or rabbit, you should know that it is illegal to buy and sell these animals in the city of Chicago. However, adoption is of course still legal- check out PetFinder to find a wonderful new pet to bring into your home.
