Seasonal jobs are available
November 22, 2021
A lot of students will be working this holiday season, and some of their employers are looking to hire more people.
According to the article from epionline.org, it says “But a bad situation was made worse by Congress’ 40 percent increase in the federal minimum wage between July 2007 and July 2009. A recent study by economists David Macpherson and William Even found that the “raise” priced over 114,000 teens out of a job.” Recently, we have seen this trend at Morton East High School. In a random survey of students from 4 classrooms, 42 of them do not have jobs, but 16 of them do during Christmas season.
“Yes, I do have (two) jobs. I work at Starbucks and Target, and they do hire for a season,” a junior from Ms. Samata’s class said.
Another student says differently because during the winter months business decreases rather than increases.
“I work in construction and NO they do NOT hire for a season,” a senior from Mr Wascher’s class said.
But, some jobs require specialized skills.
“Yes, I do have a job. I work at the prosthodontist office. I am a dental assistant, and we are very busy over the holidays because people are trying to use up all their insurance money before the end of the year, ” senior Diego Andrade said.
Many retailers will hire people as stockers and cashiers during the busy gift-giving season — especially big box retailers.
“I work at Target, and they do hire for the season,” senior Nekyah Pork said.
Another student has the same answer as well.
“I work at JCPenny, and they do hire for the season because they needed more people. It is an easy job for (those interested in retail),” senior Elizabeth Gutierrez said.
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Diego Andrade • Nov 29, 2021 at 12:47 pm
From personal experience finding a job can be difficult, but with some time I found that its not that hard to find a job if you know where to look. If youre looking for a summer job, the town of Cicero is always looking for summer workers. Once seasonal jobs start opening up, it’s best if you avoid grocery stores and focus on retail since thats where workers are needed the most. If you’re feeling adventurous try looking for a job in the city. I managed to land a job as a bus boy at a winery for the season and it’s going great.
Reporter • Nov 29, 2021 at 10:48 am
Frankfother, Emanuel Aguirre, It is grate to see the multiple job opportunities in the area. And it is a grate opportunity for the students to learn a new trades or get young adults in the job force.
Kent Frankfother • Nov 29, 2021 at 10:32 am
This is a nice resource for students who are looking for work, Ana.
Frankfother - D'angelo • Nov 29, 2021 at 10:29 am
I my self have been trying to find a good job to work during the seasons but have been finding some trouble but its nice to know there are jobs that are hiring during the seasons and students at Morton East are finding jobs to work during the seasons.
Lizbeth Rendon • Nov 29, 2021 at 7:51 am
Frankfother / Lizbeth R – This article will be very helpful for students who are searching for seasonal jobs or are interested. I know someone who also has been searching for seasonal jobs and this article will help them with their job search!
Magaly Cabrales • Nov 23, 2021 at 1:53 pm
Frankfother/ Magaly
?✔ This article well explains the situation encountering seasonal jobs and explains the effects and outcomes.
marek sorensen • Nov 22, 2021 at 3:06 pm
Nice job Ana!