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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 15:26:38 GMT
We are so dang proud of him! DS is 16 1/2 and is in special ed for the majority of his classes (he suffered a brain injury when he was a yr old). He is such a good kid, really follows the rules and is compassionate to everyone. But because he is delayed it's hard for him to fit in at times. He really wanted a job but I wasn't sure who would hire him because of his delays. The school psych that works with him every week suggested he apply at the Parks and Rec Summer Camp as a helper.
His special ed teacher worked with him on his application, I helped him write a cover letter and the school psych and a family friend wrote him letters of recommendation. They practiced at school on interviewing and last Saturday he went to his interview. He came home POSITIVE he got the job...and Monday afternoon they called to say he got it. We was so exited and so are we. He will work 25 hrs a week all summer. Parks and Rec is a 2 min walk from our house so it's perfect for him.
DS has such an awesome support network at school and home. He really does have a village raising him and I am so grateful for that cause there are times when I fail at parenting him. |
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Post by gmcwife1 on May 25, 2016 15:34:19 GMT
Congratulations to your ds!!!
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Post by jeremysgirl on May 25, 2016 15:34:31 GMT
Awesome news! Congrats to him! My 16 year old DD has a second job interview today at a local fast food place. She is hoping to get the job.
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Post by calgal08 on May 25, 2016 16:10:28 GMT
What a huge achievement. Love this!
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Post by katniss on May 25, 2016 16:18:57 GMT
That is awesome. My DS 17 sounds just like your son and I hope I'll be able to report back that he also got a summer job. His school is offering a program that helps them with interviewing skills and job training so they'll feel more confident going in. Fingers crossed.
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Post by cmpeter on May 25, 2016 16:26:08 GMT
That's great, way to go to your son!
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 16:26:48 GMT
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Post by liya on May 25, 2016 16:27:03 GMT
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Post by tanya2 on May 25, 2016 16:31:01 GMT
awww that's so great! I'm glad he found such a good fit for him
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Post by valincal on May 25, 2016 16:39:39 GMT
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Post by dreamer on May 25, 2016 16:44:36 GMT
That is so exciting! Congrats to him! I hope he loves his job!
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Post by craftymom101 on May 25, 2016 16:51:17 GMT
Wonderful news! Congrats to your son. I bet he will have an amazing summer and working with children looks great on a resume!
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Post by eastcoastpea on May 25, 2016 17:10:33 GMT
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Post by schizo319 on May 25, 2016 17:23:36 GMT
Fantastic - What a fun job for a 16yo!
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Post by Linda on May 25, 2016 17:26:16 GMT
that's wonderful news!
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Post by jassy on May 25, 2016 17:31:30 GMT
 Absolutely wonderful!!!! Congrats to your son! |
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Post by welshjenni on May 25, 2016 17:36:11 GMT
That is wonderful news, no wonder you are so proud of him.
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Post by papersilly on May 25, 2016 17:40:46 GMT
good for him! I hope he enjoys his new job!
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Post by luvnlifelady on May 25, 2016 18:01:07 GMT
Congrats! That is awesome. My 16 yo DS and 19 yo DD are both looking for jobs right now.
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Post by SabrinaM on May 25, 2016 18:08:06 GMT
Awesome! !
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 18:12:51 GMT
That's wonderful!
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Post by refugeepea on May 25, 2016 18:14:25 GMT
He came home POSITIVE he got the job...and Monday afternoon they called to say he got it. We was so exited and so are we. He will work 25 hrs a week all summer. Parks and Rec is a 2 min walk from our house so it's perfect for him. Aren't you so glad it worked out? When my daughter tries out for a play, I pray she will get *any* part because she's usually POSITIVE she'll get an amazing role.  |
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Post by craftsbycarolyn on May 25, 2016 19:00:53 GMT
You must be so proud!
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Post by snappinsami on May 25, 2016 19:30:01 GMT
That's fantastic!!!
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Post by anniefb on May 25, 2016 19:50:37 GMT
Awesome news. Congrats to your DS!
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Post by tincin on May 25, 2016 20:24:00 GMT
Good for him and you both. That first job is always a learning experience, isn't it?
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Post by Nicole on May 25, 2016 20:36:09 GMT
Congratulations! How exciting for him! A Parks & Rec summer camp helper sounds like a great first job!
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Post by luvnlifelady on May 25, 2016 20:52:57 GMT
We are so dang proud of him! DS is 16 1/2 and is in special ed for the majority of his classes (he suffered a brain injury when he was a yr old). He is such a good kid, really follows the rules and is compassionate to everyone. But because he is delayed it's hard for him to fit in at times. He really wanted a job but I wasn't sure who would hire him because of his delays. The school psych that works with him every week suggested he apply at the Parks and Rec Summer Camp as a helper.
His special ed teacher worked with him on his application, I helped him write a cover letter and the school psych and a family friend wrote him letters of recommendation. They practiced at school on interviewing and last Saturday he went to his interview. He came home POSITIVE he got the job...and Monday afternoon they called to say he got it. We was so exited and so are we. He will work 25 hrs a week all summer. Parks and Rec is a 2 min walk from our house so it's perfect for him.
DS has such an awesome support network at school and home. He really does have a village raising him and I am so grateful for that cause there are times when I fail at parenting him. Your post must've given us some good luck. My daughter got a call from Albertsons to come in for an interview today. She was home and able to get ready in time and got a job offer. Woohoo. It's very close to home and will be perfect for her! |
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Post by leannec on May 25, 2016 21:41:40 GMT
Congratulations to your ds |
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Post by scrapmaven on May 25, 2016 22:33:47 GMT
Congratulations to your son. He must be very excited.
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