Teen Ink Magazine, October 2004: Focus: Working More Than Money Collectors by Catherine C., Qunicy, MA    We are a strong and hardy bunch. We are those who must be polite no matter what kind of fuss you make when you try to pass off coupons for items you didn't buy. Continue... Retail by Laura L., Herndon, VA    To work retail is to learn humility. September 18 marked one full year that I worked at Wilson's Leather as a sales associate. Continue... Code 13 by Anonymous, KY    "Code 13 for carry out. Code 13," squawked the intercom. Another call to help someone. Continue... A Bad Morning by Angela S., S. Plainfield, NJ    It was a tiresome morning. For some reason, I woke up at 5:30 a.m. and couldn't get back to sleep. Continue... Integrity by Emily J., Rock Island, IL    Most students make their way through high school working a part-time job and I am no exception. Continue... My Education in Cake Baking by Kelly S., Quincy, MA    School had been out for two weeks and I had spent my first free days after freshman year sleeping late, talking on the phone and watching soap operas. Continue... The Man by Kevin W., Leawood, KS    Holding the stick, he knew the lives of 200 people rested in the movements of his hands. Continue... Nine Crooked Months by Cecilia C., Antioch, CA    It's been nine crooked months since I started out at this crumbling drug store by the muddy river, shaky in its foundation. Continue... On Finding a Job by Stephanie M., Norwell, MA    I was 16, and suddenly school had come to an end. The weather was amazing every day, and each night was like Friday Continue... More Nonfiction Articles from the Teen Ink Archives