The pink slip.

Losing your job is a bummer. Being broke and losing your job is a super bummer, but being a broke college student and losing your job is the worst. Unfortunately, this happened to me this weekend. Guess I wasn't cut out to being a smoothie maker. I can honestly say I tried at this job, but I just could not do well. No matter how hard I worked, something would go wrong. It was like the universe was telling me, you need to just stop making a fool of yourself and finally my manager gave me the same notice. Now, my advice to you would to not do what I did and take a look at these tips below. Maybe, you can be a better smoothie maker than I was . .. .

Keeping a part time job in college:

1. Let your manager know of any obligations that you have whether it's classes, after school activities, church, etc. Anything you can think of or anything that may come up, let them know so you can be placed into the schedule accordingly. Being flexible is important when having a part time job. 

2. BE EARLY.  You know the saying "if you're late you're on time, and if you're on time you're late". Yea, live by that. Time is of the extreme importance. If you continue to be late, you'll give off the impression that you don't want to be there or just don't care. This is the  mistake I made. Have reliable transportation as to aid you on being on time. 

3. Do your best. Whatever the position you have, be the best at it. Take initiative, be overly prepared, or overly enthusiastic. Ask questions on how you can become better or what ways you can do things more efficient. Managers love to offer advice and will like that you have such interest in your position. 

4. Set goals. If you're goal is to be promoted, or just keep your job for a time period, set that goal. It is important to keep the end in mind ( a little thing I learned from Seven Habits of Highly Effective People). 

5. Have fun. If your job isn't fun for you, then it may be time to look for something else. If you're not having fun, you more than likely won't do well. 

All in all, an employer wants someone who WANTS  to be there and is as committed the company as they are. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to show that to my employer, but I'm sure YOU  can. Good Luck.

Signed,

A Broke College Student