Student life is more then just sports and studying. These students have taken the huge responsibility of being employed. Their jobs range from sales associate to horse riding instructor. We asked them what their favorite and less favorite part of their job is.
Joss Tomas-Perez ‘26
Place of employment: Target
Job title: Sales Associate
Favorite part: “Being able to get anything I want during my break since it’s at a store.”
Less favorite part: “Doing order pickups, people can be pretty mean at times.”
Chris Padron-Balderas ‘26
Place of employment: Craig’s Cruisers
Job title: Track operator
Favorite part: “Being with all my friends.”
Less favorite part: “Working.”
Miriam Gutierrez ‘26
Place of employment: Target
Job title: Guest advocate
Favorite part: “My co-workers”
Less favorite part: “Definitely OPU. (online pick-up)”
Eviel Alvarez-Martinez ‘26
Place of employment: Tacos del cuñado
Job title: Cashier
Favorite part: “The community we’ve built.”
Less favorite part: “I hate the people.”
Marney Becker ‘27
Place of employment: Non-profit ranch that helps kids in need
Job title: Therapeutic riding instructor
Favorite part: “Seeing that impact I make on kids who don’t get much love at home.”
Less favorite part: “Learning about how evil the world can be.”
