A Thank You Letter To My Summer Job | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

A Thank You Letter To My Summer Job

From cliff jumping to volleyball tournaments, you guys made my summer.

32
A Thank You Letter To My Summer Job
Tom Richardson

It’s the time we’ve all been waiting for. The time we dreamed about in the middle of those 12 hour shifts. Finally, the season has come to an end. Sure, we have a few weekends left, but many of us have worked our last shift, whistled at a running kid for the last time. So here’s all the things I want to say but will probably forget about in the hullabaloo of clearing out my locker.

Thank you for being the best coworkers I could ask for. I used to work at a grocery store so I actually do have a comparison for this, and believe me, you guys blew them out of the water. In the beginning of the season we had some rough times. But we didn’t let it hurt us, we didn’t quit and let the whole summer have a cloud hanging over it. Instead, we came together and became stronger than ever, which was helped by the group message and just by the fact that you guys rock.

From the before-work meals at Omeletty’s to after volleyball get-togethers at Cone Palace, you guys made my summer. I always had someone willing to grab food with me, bring me food or eat my leftovers (wow, we ate a lot). Thank you for sharing the popsicles and Capri Suns that were supposed to be for the swim lessons kids (they get that kind of stuff on the daily, we deserved it more, right?). When I went to concerts, I always knew at least three of my coworkers were there, which was good because in a crowd of thousands (I’m looking at you Luke Bryan), it’s nice to know there’s some people who have your back.

Thank you for helping me face my fear of heights when we went cliff-diving. Thank you for the photo shoot calendar. Thank you for being the most spectacularly odd, amazing, wonderful group of people to work with.

Thank you to my coordinators. I’m sorry for that time I didn’t take off the right day for the Luke Bryan concert. Thank you for finding someone to cover my shift and not yelling at me and instead requesting that I just tell you how it went instead. Thank you for always thinking of me when someone else needed a shift covered, also thank you from my bank account. I know you guys were stressed always trying to make the right teams and cover people’s shifts, especially you-know-who’s constant days off for her family emergencies, like that time she had to go shopping. She’ll never say thank you so I’ll say it for her.

Thank you to the managers for bringing in the cheese doodles. I didn’t actually think cheese doodles were real, but they are and they are delicious. Thank you for letting us go down the slides when we were overheating. Thank you for having our backs when crazy patrons went off on us.

From sunny days where we died, to the cold, rainy days when there was only one person in the pool, you all made summer 2016 the best summer yet.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
The Daily Struggles of Being a College Commuter
morethanwheels

I've been in college for four years now. I spent half my time as a commuter and half as a resident so I've experienced both sides of the housing spectrum. One thing I've learned comparing the two is that my struggles as a commuter far outweigh anything I went through while living on campus. Commuters have to deal with the problems school brings along with a slew of other issues; I've filled up my gas tank in the worst kind of weather conditions and napped in random places in public more times than I'm proud to say of. This is a list of some of the most challenging aspects of being a commuter.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

15 Times Michael Scott's Life Was Worse Than Your Life

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

2732
Michael Scott
NBC

Most of the time, the world's (self-proclaimed) greatest boss is just that, the greatest. I mean, come on, he's Michael Freakin' Scott after all! But every once in a while, his life hits a bit of a speed bump. (or he actually hits Meredith...) So if you personally are struggling through a hard time, you know what they say: misery loves company! Here are 15 times Michael Scott's life was worse than your life:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

17187
Friends celebrating the New Years!
StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less
piano
Digital Trends

I am very serious about the Christmas season. It's one of my favorite things, and I love it all from gift-giving to baking to the decorations, but I especially love Christmas music. Here are 11 songs you should consider adding to your Christmas playlists.

Keep Reading...Show less
campus
CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments