Junior Ty Montgomery begins filling the 26 foot U-Haul truck, the companies biggest one, with everything from mattresses to loveseats. Once the vehicle is full, he begins his trip to Bella Vista to deliver the load. Furniture Max employs Montgomery, and part of the job requires him to drive 45 minutes away, transporting their cargo to be sold once again.“I like my job a lot because its really easy and I get to choose all my hours,” he said. Montgomery began working at the Springdale Furniture Max during Christmas break.
The Oklahoma News finds that in the United States, one in every four high school students is employed. The jobs most commonly sought after are found in the retail and food industry. However, fast food industries are no longer allowed to accept younger workers and require more experience in their workers.
Odd jobs that not everybody knows about or maybe aren’t as enjoyable, can result in a higher pay and maybe even more flexible hours. Working at jobs that aren’t in a popular industry or chain, results in less professional requirements and more leniency.
Junior Madison Mick has found a way to do what she loves and get paid for it at the same time. She’s been recently employed by St. Francis Animal Hospital..
“I had been looking for a job and kept praying to God that he would lead me to a good job that I enjoyed,” said Mick. Animal Science teacher Mrs. Priest sent Mick to the clinic to talk to a vet she knew that needed assistance. Mick went and applied through an interview, and the day after Thanksgiving, she started her job helping with the kennels. “I love it, and it’s such a great experience!” said Mick. She’s very pleased with her employment and is grateful that she got the job.
“I work with my friend Gage and that makes it more fun, and I get paid $8.50 an hour,” said Montgomery. He wanted a job fast and didn’t waste time applying at what others may view as a more preferable workplace.
“I build furniture, move furniture, and clean furniture,” said Montgomery. It’s a very laid back and relaxed place of employment, where an interview or any criteria isn’t required. asked what my name was as he was writing my first check,” said Montgomery.
Babysitting has become very common for high schoolers. One big drawback to having this job is the reliability and the consistency of receiving a paycheck every week.
Senior Cassidy Squires has found the remedy. She began working at the After School Program at Hunt Elementary, and can be assured a consistent paycheck.
“We just watch over them until their moms get there. The first twenty minutes they read or do homework and then they snack and play with games,” said Squires. She works with her friend senior Mekenna Henderson and enjoys her job.
“I love it. I’ve only been with the kids for four days and they’re so excited to see you after school,” said Squires. Squires got the job because of her close relation to the people who run it. She’s known them for her whole life and is happy to get paid to do something she loves.
