Since summer is more than half over (so sad!)—I'm wondering how your summer job has been going?

I'm thinking about it because my stepdaughter is having a much better job experience this year compared with last. Last summer she was bored silly working a few hours a week as a waitress.

This year she's a nursing assistant  at a local hospital and is working toward certification. It's hard work and she's putting in lots of hours, but I can tell she's much happier. She's building her resume  and getting great experience (since she's planning a career in occupational therapy).

The money doesn't hurt, either. She's making lots more this summer and is able cover all her own bills and rent. She's also keeping a comfortable balance in both her checking and savings accounts. All in all, she's having a pretty good experience.

What about you?