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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2015 13:14:01 GMT -5
...at a Fortune 500 company. So proud of him. He had to write up a cover letter and resume and personally call and work with a department manager to get something set up. He was SO NERVOUS. But, he just emailed me that he got a spot. It's only for a few days and I'm sure most of the time will just be showing him around and having him run and get coffee, but they said depending on how skilled he is (he's been self teaching himself coding in java for a year or two) that they might have some of the programmers give him some busy work.
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Jan 20, 2015 13:15:20 GMT -5
interesting.
Congrats to him.
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Post by Jaguar on Jan 20, 2015 13:15:37 GMT -5
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Post by TheHaitian on Jan 20, 2015 13:16:42 GMT -5
Wow... That is really awesome!!!
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 20, 2015 13:16:50 GMT -5
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jan 20, 2015 13:22:05 GMT -5
Oh, how cool is that!? Awesome for him, and a good intro into the business world at a young age!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2015 13:24:35 GMT -5
He struggles a lot with social issues at school and I tell him all the time that it's not going to matter when he's out in the real world, but of course it's hard for him to see it now.
I'm hoping he gets a little glimpse of that and it boosts his self-esteem some.
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Jan 20, 2015 13:25:48 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2015 13:26:19 GMT -5
It would be even more awesome if the week he was gone fell on the week the gymnastics unit is at school.  I really don't want to go through that somersault fiasco for three years in a row. |
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Post by yogiii on Jan 20, 2015 13:40:27 GMT -5
That's great!
ps - I bet he can joke around with the other programmers about not being able to do somersaults!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2015 13:56:03 GMT -5
That's fantastic!
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Post by The Captain on Jan 20, 2015 14:05:43 GMT -5
He struggles a lot with social issues at school and I tell him all the time that it's not going to matter when he's out in the real world, but of course it's hard for him to see it now. I'm hoping he gets a little glimpse of that and it boosts his self-esteem some. Can I suggest you practice a few things with him? 1. Introductions - smile, look someone straight in the eye and give them a firm handshake. Tell him they don't know it yet, but they've just met the best 12yo intern they will ever have! 2. Instructions - ask for a pen and paper and take notes!!! A lot of younger folks forget this and it really makes a good impression when you seem to want to do a good job! 3. Maintain eye contact - as a self confessed introvert this is the hardest but most important skill he can learn. Firm, confident eye contact (not all psycho now) goes a long way. 4. If there is a chance he can master this get him to practice walking into a room like he OWNS it. No slouching, hunched shoulders eyes gazed down. Head held high, confident stride and looking ahead like you know there are multiple opportunities waiting for you. I don't know if this makes any sense cause I'm not writing it as well as it was explained to me. He obviously has the chops, now he has to learn how to project that with confidence to the rest of the world. The world is his oyster! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2015 14:13:02 GMT -5
He struggles a lot with social issues at school and I tell him all the time that it's not going to matter when he's out in the real world, but of course it's hard for him to see it now. I'm hoping he gets a little glimpse of that and it boosts his self-esteem some. Can I suggest you practice a few things with him? 1. Introductions - smile, look someone straight in the eye and give them a firm handshake. Tell him they don't know it yet, but they've just met the best 12yo intern they will ever have! 2. Instructions - ask for a pen and paper and take notes!!! A lot of younger folks forget this and it really makes a good impression when you seem to want to do a good job! 3. Maintain eye contact - as a self confessed introvert this is the hardest but most important skill he can learn. Firm, confident eye contact (not all psycho now) goes a long way. 4. If there is a chance he can master this get him to practice walking into a room like he OWNS it. No slouching, hunched shoulders eyes gazed down. Head held high, confident stride and looking ahead like you know there are multiple opportunities waiting for you. I don't know if this makes any sense cause I'm not writing it as well as it was explained to me. He obviously has the chops, now he has to learn how to project that with confidence to the rest of the world. The world is his oyster! Thank you for the suggestions! He doesn't go until the first week of February so we have a little time to drill him on being professional. His social issues are more with other kids than anything. Around adults he's a lot better (and by that I mean you can't have one other kid around or he regresses to just being...how shall I say nicely...idiotic) |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2015 14:16:20 GMT -5
Great suggestions from Captain! If I can add / change one, instead of asking for a pen and paper, have him bring his own (small) notebook and pen.
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Post by gacpa on Jan 20, 2015 14:21:36 GMT -5
Very awesome!
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Post by Bob Ross on Jan 20, 2015 15:02:39 GMT -5
Hmm... I wonder if I can put in a request for a 12 year old intern to get me coffee?
As payment, I'll let him play Grand Theft Auto, and high five him whenever he punches a hooker.
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Post by Bob Ross on Jan 20, 2015 15:04:29 GMT -5
That's great! ps - I bet he can joke around with the other programmers about not being able to do somersaults! Better yet, he should joke around about how none of them has been laid yet.  |
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Post by chapeau on Jan 20, 2015 16:31:37 GMT -5
That's great MPL!
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Post by Works4me on Jan 20, 2015 23:25:38 GMT -5
Talk about a mover and shaker - his first internship at age 12!  I agree with you that this will be a great way for him to get a glimpse of the adult world and to realize that Middle School and High School are not the be-all and end-all of this world. Thank God because I hated them! I much prefer being a grown up and associating with other adults ... such as they are. LOL |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2015 23:30:45 GMT -5
Awesome!
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Post by wvugurl26 on Jan 21, 2015 7:19:07 GMT -5
Congratulations to your son!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2015 8:37:22 GMT -5
Talk about a mover and shaker - his first internship at age 12! Yeah, I'd love to brag about what a go-getter he is, but in actuality it's a requirement for school and he was forced to.  Still, the school has no affiliation with the businesses the kids get internships with, they have to find a place and convince them to let them in on their own. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2015 8:42:10 GMT -5
Wow, that is absolutely great. He is worrying about social graces with his abilities? School wasn't comfortable for me either so I know how he feels. And when you are that age it seems like it will never end.
I think its wonderful and the suggestions outlined are good ones. What about attire, what do they expect him to wear. I'm thinking chinos, shirts tucked in, belts, not sure about shoes. I know anyplace I worked it was a big deal about not dressing up so much just looking professional and a good hair cut.
Seems silly to many nowadays but its still good to look nice. It's very casual. His Dad actually works there (only a different building/department). He's thinking a polo shirt and khakis which is a step up from his usual cargo pants and minion t-shirts. It's a good place to get into if he decides to go to stay in town for college. They hire a lot of college kids and let them set their own schedules and change their hours around for their classes. I worked there for a couple years when I was in school. |
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Jan 21, 2015 9:02:48 GMT -5
maybe it will make him want to be a farmer.
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Post by thyme4change on Jan 21, 2015 9:03:17 GMT -5
First of all - shit. Your son is killing it at 12, and I was such a loser until I was like 28. So...shit. Second - way to parent shame. Sheesh - I'm bragging that my kid can kick a left footed goal, and my daughter walks from the station to the school without adult supervision and your kid is getting a job?! Ack! Third - don't ask for pen & paper. Get a composition book or some other little notebook and bring your own pen. You don't want the first thing you do is give a chore to some generous professional who is giving up their time to help you. Taking notes is important, but so is looking prepared. Not to mention that the only fortune 500 company I ever worked at didn't have a supply cabinet. I bought my own notebooks. I wouldn't have a spare sitting around, so the best I could do was pull some paper out of the printer and give you a pen that I either bought or took from a hotel. He will look great walking around with a little book, but stupid and disorganized walking around with loose paper. |
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Post by yogiii on Jan 21, 2015 9:09:52 GMT -5
Paper? You're so old! He should be walking in with his tablet and taking notes on that  |
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Post by mmhmm on Jan 21, 2015 9:15:17 GMT -5
How wonderful for him! I sure hope it does help his confidence a bit. This is a great opportunity to learn. Congratulations to him!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2015 9:42:55 GMT -5
First of all - shit. Your son is killing it at 12, and I was such a loser until I was like 28. So...shit. Second - way to parent shame. Sheesh - I'm bragging that my kid can kick a left footed goal, and my daughter walks from the station to the school without adult supervision and your kid is getting a job?! Ack! Third - don't ask for pen & paper. Get a composition book or some other little notebook and bring your own pen. You don't want the first thing you do is give a chore to some generous professional who is giving up their time to help you. Taking notes is important, but so is looking prepared. Not to mention that the only fortune 500 company I ever worked at didn't have a supply cabinet. I bought my own notebooks. I wouldn't have a spare sitting around, so the best I could do was pull some paper out of the printer and give you a pen that I either bought or took from a hotel. He will look great walking around with a little book, but stupid and disorganized walking around with loose paper. Yeah, well, I have zero athletic bragging rights for this kid. Left-footed goal? Nope...never going to happen. LOL |
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Post by The Captain on Jan 21, 2015 9:44:41 GMT -5
First of all - shit. Your son is killing it at 12, and I was such a loser until I was like 28. So...shit. Second - way to parent shame. Sheesh - I'm bragging that my kid can kick a left footed goal, and my daughter walks from the station to the school without adult supervision and your kid is getting a job?! Ack! Third - don't ask for pen & paper. Get a composition book or some other little notebook and bring your own pen. You don't want the first thing you do is give a chore to some generous professional who is giving up their time to help you. Taking notes is important, but so is looking prepared. Not to mention that the only fortune 500 company I ever worked at didn't have a supply cabinet. I bought my own notebooks. I wouldn't have a spare sitting around, so the best I could do was pull some paper out of the printer and give you a pen that I either bought or took from a hotel. He will look great walking around with a little book, but stupid and disorganized walking around with loose paper. Sorry Thyme but I had to quote this just so I could "like" it again. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2015 9:52:03 GMT -5
He got his schedule for the first couple days. Guess he doesn't get to sit with the programmers after all.
Feb 9th
Helpdesk 8am to 10am (Anna)
Inventory 10am to noon (Ruth)
Prep Noon to 2pm (Kayla)
Feb 10th
Repair 8am to 10am (Bill)
Telecom 10am to noon (Ruth/Sarah)
Tech Support noon to 2pm (?)
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