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Jane Tilden


Career development 9h
Hi everyone! I’m a college student and I’m thinking about getting a job as a waiter in a cafe. But my parents are against it, my dad says that kind of job will ruin my resume, like no decent company will ever hire me afterward.
I’m tired of always asking my parents for money and I want to earn my own. How can I convince them?
Thanks

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  • Rezvan Hosain

    8h
    Best answer

    There is no shame in hardwork. Second, it will make you independent. You create your own CV whats goes on it is entirely upto you. Just go for it.

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  • Sharon Mutinda

    31m

    You don’t have to include it on your CV. I did supermarket merchandising jobs while I was on campus and never listed them, and I’m now a Finance... Manager. Go for it,make that pocket money and focus on your studies as well. more

  • Musabeyezu Roselyne

    1h

    If that work doesn't interfere with your studies, go for it. Your parents will eventually understand, even if you don't all necessarily agree.

  • Robert McCoy

    2h

    Here's an advise from a 71yo college graduate male. You are still in college which means that during the time you are taking classes it shows that you... are able to get a job to help pay for your own expenses. Any honest job actually helps you on your resume to show that you will be willing to work to support yourself. I'm sorry but your father is totally wrong and I know because my own children work while they went to college and their children worked also regular jobs while they were in college but today everybody is doing extremely well after they graduated and those particular jobs did not hold them back it actually helped them to get there career jobs. more

  • kasheem hall

    3h

    Use the cafe to fuel a dream job or until you get something that you may love or whatever it is that you went to school for and your parents approve... of as long as it’s still in the works and that’s the main goal  more

  • Nam Le Hoang

    3h

    I think it would be best to find another job that your parents like and that won't tarnish your resume. I'm sure there are such jobs out there. Of... course, if you're interested in pursuing such a career, please contact me. Let's discuss it in detail. more

  • Rachel Nandelenga

    3h

    Each of us has a career path your parents is not yours if you are convinced go for it i have seen simple jobs lay a foundation for a better career for... some people more

  • Charla Tyre

    5h

    I think working as a server does teach you basic life skills. Its a great lesson in customer service and problem solving! As a hiring manager in the... medical field, I pay close attention to the length of time on the job as well. Working while in college shows perseverance.  more

  • Rezvan Hosain

    8h

    There is no shame in hardwork. Second, it will make you independent. You create your own CV whats goes on it is entirely upto you. Just go for it.

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