Michelle Castro
Cashier
Carls Jr
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
First I was too young to care
Then I moved away from my side of town to the other
Then I went to a new school
Then I turned 16
Then I searched for a job
Then I finally found one
Then I realized I want to keep learning
Education
High School
James Lick High School
James Lick High School
Career
Cashier
At work I take orders , serve food , and take payments.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Law
Technology
Accomplishing Goals
Day to Day
A great day at work looks like a cold, busy morning followed by a cup of coffee. If a student were to shadow me for the day at work he / she would see one cashier taking orders at the window and up front for customers who choose to dine in. I have to take orders, receive payment, give out change and serve food following work safety rules.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
First step is to take a first step - start somewhere.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Parents:
"Vas a terminar como tus hermanas" and "Why waste your time, just stay home."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
Gangs / Violence
Being put down by your family
