podcastsinenglish Level 1.144 Summer jobs
Aug 16, 2018
Jackie and Richard reminisce about their quirky summer jobs as students. Richard shares his fun experiences at a go-kart track and later as a white goods delivery man, highlighting the joy of customer interactions. Jackie chats about her time at a tobacco kiosk in a bustling supermarket and how she found some camaraderie there. She also reflects on the monotony of factory work with its early commutes. Ultimately, they emphasize how these summer gigs helped fund their memorable holidays.
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Summer Jobs Fund Student Holidays
- Both Jackie and Richard took summer jobs because they needed money during long student holidays.
- They viewed the earnings as a way to fund a special holiday at the end of summer.
Go-Kart Operator At Open-Air Track
- Richard worked at Onken Park Stadium running go-karts, taking money and sending customers around the track.
- He enjoyed being outdoors, speaking to people, and riding the karts despite low pay.
Tobacco Kiosk Till Job
- Jackie worked in a supermarket tobacco kiosk handling cigarettes and operating the till in the city centre.
- She liked working with money, meeting customers, and enjoyed her friendly colleague.