Anonymous
07/18/2025 21:22
Subject: Are summer part jobs becoming NFP now?
Anonymous wrote:Just to be clear - NFP did work for a long time. Mission trips worked before that. AOs like to scoff - but they have short memories. Jobs work now. Check back in 3 years to hear an AO say, scooping ice cream doesnt tell us much about your promise an engineer.
What is NFP in this context?
Anonymous
07/18/2025 19:52
Subject: Are summer part jobs becoming NFP now?
Are jobs becoming the new not for profit strategy
Anonymous
07/18/2025 17:43
Subject: Are summer part jobs becoming NFP now?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NP. I think OP means that suddenly kids are all working part time jobs as an application strategy the same way it was trendy to start not for profits a few years ago?? Just a guess. Maybe OP can explain. Regardless, working a teen job has always been a thing. Rich or poor, don’t all parents want their kids to be busy, making a little cash, getting out of the house, meeting kids from other schools, etc.?
What does no one expect a financial contribution from their kids for their college education? Mine earn money during the summer and they spend it during the school year.
Oh others do.
My family gave me an education and I'm committed to doing the same for my kids. For two from PreK through whatever they cap out at. Will be the best million plus I'll ever invest.
Anonymous
07/18/2025 15:14
Subject: Are summer part jobs becoming NFP now?
Anonymous wrote:Just to be clear - NFP did work for a long time. Mission trips worked before that. AOs like to scoff - but they have short memories. Jobs work now. Check back in 3 years to hear an AO say, scooping ice cream doesnt tell us much about your promise an engineer.
They did tend to work for a while. I think high school research and summer programs still work now, but it's fading out in a couple of years. Jobs will work for a few years until a new favorite comes up.
Anonymous
07/18/2025 15:08
Subject: Are summer part jobs becoming NFP now?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NP. I think OP means that suddenly kids are all working part time jobs as an application strategy the same way it was trendy to start not for profits a few years ago?? Just a guess. Maybe OP can explain. Regardless, working a teen job has always been a thing. Rich or poor, don’t all parents want their kids to be busy, making a little cash, getting out of the house, meeting kids from other schools, etc.?
What does no one expect a financial contribution from their kids for their college education? Mine earn money during the summer and they spend it during the school year.
Huh?
Anonymous
07/18/2025 14:58
Subject: Are summer part jobs becoming NFP now?
Just to be clear - NFP did work for a long time. Mission trips worked before that. AOs like to scoff - but they have short memories. Jobs work now. Check back in 3 years to hear an AO say, scooping ice cream doesnt tell us much about your promise an engineer.
Anonymous
07/18/2025 12:06
Subject: Are summer part jobs becoming NFP now?
OP -is- the teen, make no mistake here. “DC’s friends” my a$$
Anonymous
07/18/2025 11:36
Subject: Are summer part jobs becoming NFP now?
Half of what my kid earns at his summer job pays for his summer class, some tuition, books, car insurance, gas, spending money. Most of the kids he works with need the money like he does.
Anonymous
07/18/2025 11:32
Subject: Are summer part jobs becoming NFP now?
sAnonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NP. I think OP means that suddenly kids are all working part time jobs as an application strategy the same way it was trendy to start not for profits a few years ago?? Just a guess. Maybe OP can explain. Regardless, working a teen job has always been a thing. Rich or poor, don’t all parents want their kids to be busy, making a little cash, getting out of the house, meeting kids from other schools, etc.?
NP. True, no one from our school is setting up non-for profit this year.
The nonprofit thing has been well exposed as a bogus resume enhancer. It adds zero to the profile at this point.
I also don’t think any admissions reps are saying, “Oh, yeah, she did a great job at the crepe place. We definitely want her.”
A more basic fact: kids want $$. They are at an age that they can earn it. Parents want kids out of the house and being productive.
One of the best benefits to a job at this age is having a legit reference for future jobs/internships
+2 Plus, it makes your kid more interesting and socialized. They have funny stories to share and learn to interact with co-workers and customers of all different ages, etc.
Anonymous
07/18/2025 11:15
Subject: Are summer part jobs becoming NFP now?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NP. I think OP means that suddenly kids are all working part time jobs as an application strategy the same way it was trendy to start not for profits a few years ago?? Just a guess. Maybe OP can explain. Regardless, working a teen job has always been a thing. Rich or poor, don’t all parents want their kids to be busy, making a little cash, getting out of the house, meeting kids from other schools, etc.?
NP. True, no one from our school is setting up non-for profit this year.
The nonprofit thing has been well exposed as a bogus resume enhancer. It adds zero to the profile at this point.
I also don’t think any admissions reps are saying, “Oh, yeah, she did a great job at the crepe place. We definitely want her.”
A more basic fact: kids want $$. They are at an age that they can earn it. Parents want kids out of the house and being productive.
One of the best benefits to a job at this age is having a legit reference for future jobs/internships
Anonymous
07/18/2025 11:12
Subject: Are summer part jobs becoming NFP now?
UC asks kids to explain how they spend money earned from jobs.
“Please tell us how you’ve used your earnings from all of the jobs you’ve listed. This information will NOT be used to determine financial aid — rather, it gives us more context about you and your experiences. How have you used or will you use your earnings?”
Schools can get some insight from your answer to this question.
“Please tell us how you’ve used your earnings from all of the jobs you’ve listed. This information will NOT be used to determine financial aid — rather, it gives us more context about you and your experiences. How have you used or will you use your earnings?”
Schools can get some insight from your answer to this question.
Anonymous
07/18/2025 10:42
Subject: Are summer part jobs becoming NFP now?
Anonymous wrote:Even private school rich kids are working part time now. It’s trendy.
I have private school rich kids. They have always worked part time in the summer as have all their friends.
Anonymous
07/18/2025 10:37
Subject: Are summer part jobs becoming NFP now?
Even private school rich kids are working part time now. It’s trendy.
Anonymous
07/18/2025 09:48
Subject: Are summer part jobs becoming NFP now?
Anonymous wrote:NP. I think OP means that suddenly kids are all working part time jobs as an application strategy the same way it was trendy to start not for profits a few years ago?? Just a guess. Maybe OP can explain. Regardless, working a teen job has always been a thing. Rich or poor, don’t all parents want their kids to be busy, making a little cash, getting out of the house, meeting kids from other schools, etc.?
NP. True, no one from our school is setting up non-for profit this year.
Anonymous
07/18/2025 09:47
Subject: Are summer part jobs becoming NFP now?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NP. I think OP means that suddenly kids are all working part time jobs as an application strategy the same way it was trendy to start not for profits a few years ago?? Just a guess. Maybe OP can explain. Regardless, working a teen job has always been a thing. Rich or poor, don’t all parents want their kids to be busy, making a little cash, getting out of the house, meeting kids from other schools, etc.?
What does no one expect a financial contribution from their kids for their college education? Mine earn money during the summer and they spend it during the school year.
Oh others do.