The other staff is amazing and your bosses are very understanding.
What I wish was different
Some of the higher-ups don't get along and sometimes that affects everyone else.
Advice
I have had a great time working there over the last 3 summers just do your best and you will be ok.
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Seasonal Temporary Worker
June - September 2020 • Waterford Township, MI
What I liked
Consistent hours, independence when working, outdoor work, using power equipment, worked in a variety of outdoor locations around the park. All of the rangers were great to work with and my boss was fun and flexible.
What I wish was different
I wish there were temporary or part-time opportunities available with the DNR year-round.
Advice
Be reliable and do good work.
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Giant Slide Operator
June 2019 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
Flexible hours, long lunch break.
What I wish was different
Fewer duties unrelated to what I signed up for.
Advice
Make sure nobody sees you not doing work.
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Seasonal Employee
June 2017 • Brooklyn, MI
What I liked
I liked being outdoors, meeting new people, doing something new almost everyday, working with my peers, and learning new skills.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be prepared to have to do a little bit of everything and work in all weather conditions.
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Timber sales
May - August 2019 • Shingleton, MI
What I liked
I liked working with my major with a well known organization
What I wish was different
That I did more than one thing for most of the internship and had more shadowing opportunities
Advice
Get as many internships as possible
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Ranger
June - July 2018 • Muskegon, MI
What I liked
I liked being outdoors and working in a campground.
What I wish was different
I wish the people I worked with were more mature, it was similar to being back in high school.
Advice
I would share that you need thick skin to work and a lot of patience because the people that work there have a clique and they don't easily take to new people.
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State worker
May - September 2019 • Commerce Township, MI
What I liked
I liked how I was trusted as a worker and how comfortable I felt talking to those above me
What I wish was different
I wish I got payed more
Advice
Don't go into it with any serious expectations because you'll be asked to do a lot of different things and every worker's experience is different depending on shift, what you like, what you're good at, the day it is, etc.
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Explorer Guide
May - August 2018 • Lakeport, MI
What I liked
Being outside daily, teaching avid learners about geology and other science subjects, and my coworkers.
What I wish was different
Nothing. This was the best job I've ever had.
Advice
Try new things but expect that nothing will go as planned, so be flexible.
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Seasonal Temporary Position
May - October 2018 • Caseville, MI
What I liked
Loved the people and environment that I worked with and in. I got to work outside the whole shift, meet new people, and communicate with campers. I was also able to work of projects with the rangers that involved plumbing, electrical, wood crafting.
What I wish was different
Time in the office was more evenly dispersed and rangers didn't always take the same person with them to do jobs around the park.
Advice
This job helped me improve my communication, social, and critical thinking skills while still having a great time.
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Student assistant
May - August 2019 • Lansing, MI
What I liked
Got to work within my career field
What I wish was different
Was more social with my co-workers
Advice
I got to do what everyone else was doing didn’t feel like I was at the very bottom.
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State Temporary Worker
April - October 2019 • Holland, MI
What I liked
I worked outside and loved my coworkers
What I wish was different
People are rude and it is hard to work with those people
Advice
This isn’t the best job but it is a pretty relaxed atmosphere and looks good on a resume
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Dock worker
May - August 2019 • Port Austin, MI
What I liked
The teamwork to help complete projects for the success of the company.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Explorer Guide
June 2019 • Tawas City, MI
What I liked
Planning lessons and working with kids
What I wish was different
opportunity for overtime
Advice
Be ready to be creative!
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Museum Docent
May - August 2019 • Lansing, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed the ability to practice a hands-on approach to history with students in a historical cabin, but I also enjoyed researching and designing three signs funded by a $5,000 grant.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had more time to research, plus a salary would have been nice.
