The days of slaving away in a dining hall's kitchen or tediously manning the cash register during buyback week at the bookstore are over.
Ohio University students have found unique, memorable jobs.
Jess Marino, an OU senior studying family studies, saw a help wanted sign in the window of the Burrito Buggy on the corner of Union Street and College Street two-and-a-half years ago and has been working there ever since.
It's kind of funny how fanatical people are about Burrito Buggy
Marino said of the colorful trailer that provides numerous utensils-free Mexican foods. Marino declined to say how much the buggy pays.
Even though she doesn't work many nights now, Marino said she always enjoyed the late hours of the weekend when shouts and screams for the aromatic food would echo throughout Court Street.
You could hear them coming a mile away Marino said of the late-night patrons, adding that she enjoys her job even though it's in food service.
Other students seek employment in Court Street's main attraction: the bars.
Justin Moran, a senior studying recreation management, dropped off his résumé at Lucky's Sports Tavern, 11 N. Court St., over the summer and has been working as a bouncer for about a month.
It's definitely pretty interesting and fun Moran said of his job. For a base pay of $3 per hour, plus tips, he checks IDs at the door and stands ready to handle any rowdy patrons.
It's interesting to see bar behavior from a new perspective, Moran said.
It's so different seeing people drunk when you're sober
he said. It's actually kind of pathetic sometimes.
Every month, Laura Giroux, a senior studying biological sciences, and her two roommates visit bars such as The Crystal, 34 N. Court St. and The CI, 32 N. Court St., to promote various liquors as Jack Daniel's girls. She found out about the job from a high school classmate.
My 21st birthday was April 18
so that's when I did my first promotion
Giroux, who does promotions in Athens and Columbus that usually include free T-shirts, games and prizes, said.
Even though the recession has hit the liquor industry hard, Giroux still loves her job, she said.
(Compared to other jobs)
we make a lot more
Giroux, who also declined to say how much she's paid, said. She also said she earns enough to make traveling to Columbus for a promotion worth it.
This is just a lot more fun
she said.
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