Congratulations Gabby!

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39. The job idea was hers.

I've informed her that I never want her working in fast food or places like Walmart while in school-the hours are long and some managers don't seem too concerned whether a child has school in the a.m. I remember working at a Hardees my senior year of high school and actually having my boss call me at school more than once, telling the school secretary that it was urgent that I call back. I'd get the message, use the pay phone in Commons and find out that he wanted me to skip out at lunch and come in to work no later than noon, closing up the lobby at 11 pm. I don't want that for her. And she said no babysitting.

I thought it would be a skill she could use for work at the local pools or even summer camp. It's always a good skill and around here if you're a strong swimmer you can also use it for private lessons.

Your old coach had to have the coolest job ever. Super casual, probably didn't put up with crap and I'm sure was a local legend of sorts.

Everyone needs those skills in the water. If you can learn how to tread water, float on your stomach and float on your back you're set. Those skills will save your life. Everything else is for fun.