Ever worked part time night jobs? I have. No benefits, crazy hours, limited income. Nevertheless, such employment can be a good thing if looked at in the proper perspective.
One such job is that of night auditor. A night auditor is responsible for general bookkeeping duties and must also take care of guests checking in, checking out, or needing something during their stay. Handling phones is another very important aspect of the job.
Most hotels offer such positions, and it is often the case that an employee with this function will only work 3 or 4 days a week. During the other days, another employee capable of fulfilling this role will do so.
As this job normally pays just above minimum wage and is not even full time, can it really be helpful? Yes. If you are a student, for example, working an overnight shift offers ample time to get in a couple of hours’ study. You’ll still have to take care of cleaning, laundry, and making rounds, but you can budget your time wisely so that most nights you’ll have time to hit the books.
If you’re not a student, and if you don’t have an online side-job you can do while at work, you’re still in luck. The experience of customer service, phones, cleaning, and other operations management are excellent skills to develop. For this reason, any such position performed heartily will, in a few months’ time, give you the confidence that comes from doing such things well—this can help greatly in your career, whatever it may become.
If part time night jobs are all you can get right now, don’t worry. Just make the most of it and look at it as an important step in your career.
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