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What It's Like To Have A Summer Job In College

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What It's Like To Have A Summer Job In College
College Green Light

I have a summer job. Again. I've had a regular job since I was 17 (12 if you count babysitting and nannying during the summer). I feel like every year I'm stuck working and taking summer classes while my Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat feeds are chock-full of friends posting beach photos or the lucky folks on international holidays. Frankly, I'm angry (*cough* jealous).

I know I'm not the only one who works all the time, so my fellow jealous cohorts will appreciate this gif set I compiled of what it's like to have a summer job in college.

When a friend asks you if you want to hang out:

Between work and my Philosophy class, I barely have time to eat, let alone browse jeans at the mall.


Leaving for work before the sun comes up, and then coming home after it goes down:

"The sun ain't even warm yet!":


When you missed your train/bus to get back home:


Those seats are not comfy at all.


Not seeing your family for days:

They're lucky enough to be in bed before 10 p.m.


When you finally get a day off:

Sleeping in until nine a.m. is amazing.


Missing a beach trip with your friends because you have to work on the weekends:

So so so sad.


When a customer asks you another stupid question.


Spending half your paycheck on coffee:

OR

Spending half your paycheck on train/bus fare (or gas):


BUT


What you'll look like to your friends when you come back to school:

They'll be broke from goofing off all summer while you're rolling in the cash.

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