Not exactly on wheels
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
May 17, 2025 1:59pm CST
Our counselor explained that all the Careers on Wheels (cow) activities involved transportation, even though this medical helicopter did not have wheels.
This was one of ten career stations outside of our school on Wednesday May 14.
I am really surprised, in a positive way, that we are talking with even our five year olds about real jobs around them. People need to work and there are many more choices than I ever realized.
Presenters talked about what they do, and how much education they had to have for each of their jobs. Not all of them require college education. It was fun for the kids because some of their presenters were family members or neighbors.
I was glad the activity was in the morning. It got up to 91 F in the afternoon. We spent a little over two hours outside, learning about jobs.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 May 25
Yes, real people, their neighbors. . . or parents of their friends.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
18 May 25
Wow! That's too hot for this time of year! We didn't get that hot yesterday.
I'm sure you and the kids had a good time. Did you find a new career yesterday? 
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 May 25
No, not for me. I will be going into training to be a swim instructor, though.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
20 May 25
@GardenGerty I hope you enjoy the job.
I was a lifeguard for several years during the summer back when I was in my early-20s... I had a good time and was paid well for the job.
I taught Pretty and several of her friends how to swim but that was a long time ago.
@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
17 May 25
Kids are growing up so much faster nowadays. I think it's good to get kids thinking about their possible interests early in life. I hope the kids were all well hydrated before spending that amount of time in the heat.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 May 25
Most of them had water bottles and halfway through we all went in for a bathroom and drink break. There was also a utility vehicle running around providing cold water for people.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 May 25
It really was. So many of them just say "I want to grow up and be a Youtuber". This is a lovely taste of real world choices.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
18 May 25
How interesting and valuable for the young people.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 May 25
Something fun to learn about in the last week of school.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 May 25
Grades are all in, but they still have to be in school. This may stay with them longer than some class room lessons.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
17 May 25
Two hours in the heat surely wouldn’t be fun.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 May 25
We are fortunate to have some shade trees, and we took a break mid way.
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
17 May 25
That's a good way to show them different choices
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 May 25
It really puts in their mind that they will be grown ups and will have jobs.
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 May 25
Something the kids can really use and glad it was not too long in the heat,
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 May 25
That was the hottest day we have had all year. I like fun and real world learning.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 May 25
Yes, how to make money, but also how to fill your time with a purpose. How to help people, how to help animals. I learned that people have their hay ground and blended with other nutrients for the cows in the fall and winter. They guy who did that is a dad to one of our kids.My vet was there talking about her large animal practice. Showed the kids the "tools" for caring for cows and horses. She takes good care of Bruno too.
