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[emmuzka]

I got a job! Wheeee!
It's only a summer job but it's a quite nice one: It's in a beautiful island so near the city that I can still go by buss, and the job is provide the food service for a war veteran's summer house. So I make breakfast, noon coffee and evening coffee, bake and make a buffet table for lunch and supper. (that comes from a restaurant). And of course, be nice and socialize with the old folks.

Pluses:
Full summer, full time. No "We call you when we need you"-mentality
I get paid from picking fresh flowers to table
It's not a busy job
I work independently
It's from a chain restaurant, so good insurance and reliable pay.

Minuses:
There is a two hour break in the middle of the day when I don't get paid. Thus, my work day is from eight to six. And it's not like I could get out of there for only a few hours. Oh well, I just take my water colors with me and paint the time.
Poor pay. I sold myself cheap to get the job.
6-day work week. Now I'm *so* tied up with this the whole summer.
If I don't like the other regular workers, well, tough shit.

Anyway. Definitely better than nothing. And even with the poor salary, I still get 700 euros more than I could get from social services.

Comments

[omega-h.livejournal.com]

Yeeey!
Also, getting paid is far less hassle than dealing with social services.

[elowena.livejournal.com]

Whee! Sounds like a nice job. I've always liked being around elderly people but have never gotten a summer job in a retirement home or whatever they're called. The two-hour break is a bit blah but as you said, you can spend it painting...I bet there's some lovely scenery out there, too.

*gives you two thumbs up* [/dorkiness]

[emmuzka.livejournal.com]

I actually already applied for the social service. Had trouble in stuffing all the papers i the same envelope... Now I just wait for their decicion and return most of the money when it comes.

[emmuzka.livejournal.com]

In truth, I'm at loss with the older people. I haven't had much of them around sans the freakishly religious ones.. But I hope that these are nice, at least when treated with respect.

[elowena.livejournal.com]

I haven't had much contact to elderly people either but I like them because they tend to be laid-back and oftentimes a lot more fun than you'd expect. Anyways, you'd imagine they'd be happy and merry considering they're there on vacation but then again Mr/Ms Grumps tend to revel at the chance to ruin everyone else's fun... Let's hope you won't come across any (Grumps, that is).

[elowena.livejournal.com]

Oh and, I forgot to ask in my other comment, would you happen to have any recommendations as to what to check out when in Turku? I have a thing there on Tuesday and thought I'd wander around for a while afterwards. I'm big on history so anything related to that would be cool.

[emmuzka.livejournal.com]

Pity you will miss The medieval fair (17.-20.6.2004), but I recommend Aboa Vetus museum (besides the Aura river, opposite side than the city centre) There is real medieval town stuctures under that museum. Then there is Tuomikirkko (The church of Doom, heh!) witch sounds kind of lame but if you have a cance to get to the 2nd floor, there is no better place for a history freak. You can almost see the Kaari Utrio romance novels coming to life ;) If you like shopping, I recommend the used clothes shop Olga Neiti. It's in the same block than the movie theatre Kinopalatsi, witch is in the corner of the market place. For adventurous lunch, I recommend the sushi place in Kauppahalli, witch is in Eerikinkatu, opposite the Hansakortteli shopping centre.

[twindouble.livejournal.com]

It really is quite easy. You just ask about their grand children or talk about the weather. And rest of the time you have to only listen and nod. Old folk loves it when someone finally listens what they are saying, specially war veterans. And remember to thank them for our independent home country. Trust me, I know. And the stories they tell are fascinating.

[twindouble.livejournal.com]

Don't forget the Turku Castle! It's a nice walk down the riverside on the town center side of the river (tois pual jokke), or you can take the buss number one to harbor. And there is the Handcrafts museum (Käsityöläismuseo) in the eastern part of the town, ask about it at the tourist info, which is near the market place.

[elowena.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the tips! I'll be sure to check them out. Not sure about the sushi place though... ;) I've been to Turku a couple of times over the years and I believe I've visited Aboa Vetus but it's been so long and I was so young back then that I've forgotten pretty much all about it.

Thanks once more!