“”I sit around, ignoring people as they come in and out of the weight room. Technically, I should be making sure that everyone brings their ID and a towel with them, but I could really care less. I mean who really gives a fuck, right? as long as i get paid.””
Sixth College junior P.J. Masterson works as a floor supervisor at RIMAC, which received one of the highest scores regarding work environment and flexible hours but lower scores in job importance, according to a survey conducted by the Guardian.
— Recreation Attendant
“”I sit around a lot waiting for someone to need me to do something. ‘Supervisor’ is my title. Gets the ladies every time.””
— Sports Facilities Supervisor
“I guide teams of three, I help set up, facilitate, and lead wilderness trips. Our trips take place anywhere from the Central Coast to the Sierra Nevada to deep in Baja. Basically, we get paid to lead awesome trips in the wilderness. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and has introduced me to a group of amazing people. The pay isn’t great (by contract and not hourly), but getting paid ANYTHING to go surfing in Mexico or caving in the desert is pretty sweet.”
— Campus Recreation Wilderness Trip Guide
“Over the last year I’ve developed quite an interest in network security. I now spend a lot of time developing new security tools and working with the UCSD Network Security Team. The only reason my job interferes with school is because I set my own hours. I love school but I love my job more, I often forget to go to class because I’m working on something new and exciting.”
— ACS Network Operations Worker
“Very rewarding. I feel like I am making a difference in people’s lives as opposed to making coffee for people.”
— EAOP Tutor Mentor
