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PostcardsMany teens in the United States have part-time jobs, especiallyduring summer vacation. They make new friends, earn money,and learn about the world of work.I work in a fast-food restaurant. I started last summer. All my friendshad summer jobs, and I was bored because I had nothing to do. So Iinterviewed here and got the job. The manager liked my work, and askedme to work for him again this summer. I’ve made some good friends here,and it’s fun earning my own money. I’m saving up to buy my fi rst car. I’mso sick of asking my parents, “Can I borrow the keys?”Maria Martinez, 16Common Teen Jobsbabysittingwashing carshelping childrenwith homeworkpet sittingworking at a restaurantbeing a lifeguard at a pooldog walkingworking in a storeworking at a summer campdoing yard workbeing a coachSome of my friends still get allowances from their parents, but I workfor my spending money. During the school year, I babysit on weekends.I charge $7 an hour. I also take care of dogs and cats at my home whenthe owners are away. I earn $25 a day. My mom helps with that. In thespring and summer, I also do yard work. I charge $10 an hour. And I washcars, too—I charge $15 a car. Washing cars is tiring, but it pays well.I get most of my work from word-of-mouth, but I also put up postersaround the neighborhood.Jane Weston, 1360 Wide Angle 2