[nabs-l] jobs

Ana Martinez martinezana770 at gmail.com
Tue Mar 10 14:28:35 UTC 2015


thanks all for your suggestions :)

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>    1. In Search of a Wordprocessing App for iOS (Chris Nusbaum)
>    2. Re: Alternatives to Google Docs for collaboration (Kaiti Shelton)
>    3. jobs (Ana Martinez)
>    4. Re: jobs (Jamie Principato)
>    5. Re: jobs (justin williams)
>    6. Re: Does DVR / Commission for the Blind pay
>       foronlineeducation? (Roanna Bacchus)
>    7. Re: Writing math equations (Arielle Silverman)
>    8. Re: In Search of a Wordprocessing App for iOS (Greg Aikens)
>    9. Re: In Search of a Wordprocessing App for iOS (Bridget Walker)
>   10. Re: jobs (Kaiti Shelton)
>   11. Re: In Search of a Wordprocessing App for iOS (Helga Schreiber)
>   12. Re: jobs (John Sanders)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 08:15:58 -0400
> From: Chris Nusbaum <cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com>
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> Subject: [nabs-l] In Search of a Wordprocessing App for iOS
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> Hello All,
>
> I've finally taken the plunge and requested that my school district purchase
> a Braille Edge 40 from HIMS to replace my BrailleNote Apex. Although this
> will be a very refreshing change to more reliable and up-to-date technology
> which is not prone to nearly as many issues as the BrailleNote, it will also
> come with a learning curve for me, as I will have to get used to doing my
> schoolwork on my iPhone whilee it is connected to my Braille display. In
> preparation for this switch, I have been experimenting with doing more work
> on my iPhone while using my current BrailleNote as a Braille display for my
> iPhone. However, I have recently been having some issues with Apple's Pages
> app for word processing, most notably the inability to access all the pages
> of a multi-page document. I have been experimenting with many alternative
> apps, including AccessNote from AFB, VoiceDream Writer, and Drafts.
> Unfortunately, all these apps fall short for me because they cannot open
> Microsoft Word documents from email attachments?if they can open anything
> created outside of their apps at all, they can only open TXT and RTF file
> formats. Since I receive the majority of my schoolwork via email from my
> teachers, this will not work for me. So, for those who use iOS for
> classwork, are there any other apps I should try? Also, is there any advice
> you can give me on the problem I am currently having with Pages? Thanks in
> advance for any help you can provide.
>
> Chris Nusbaum
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 09:27:05 -0400
> From: Kaiti Shelton <crazy4clarinet104 at gmail.com>
> To: Phil <philso1003 at gmail.com>, 	National Association of Blind
> 	Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Alternatives to Google Docs for collaboration
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> Hi,
>
> I'm interested in this thread as well.  As someone who has avoided
> Google Docs like the plague in the past, I completely agree that the
> Google Docs system is far from ideal in terms of accessibility.  It
> does work better with NVDA, but although it's a relatively small
> inconvenience I hate switching screenreaders when I don't necessarily
> want to just to access more programs.  I'm finally biting the bullet
> because I don't think avoiding Google Docs is a realistic option any
> more, and it will become less so in the future, but it would be nice
> to have other similar tools in the toolbox as well.
>
> Thanks,
>
> On 3/7/15, Phil via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hey guys,
>>
>> Has anyone used any web-based word processor and spreadsheet other
>> than Google Docs for personal use and for collaboration?  If so, how
>> accessible are they for screen-reader users?
>> For example, tools like Zoho, BuzzWord, Microsoft Office 365, People,
>> OpenGoo, Etherpad, etc.?
>>
>> We all know Google Docs can be annoying to use for screen reader
>> users, to put it nicely. So let's share tips and advice on what
>> alternative tools are available.
>>
>> Thanks a lot!
>>
>> Best,
>> Phil
>>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 12:28:11 -0600
> From: Ana Martinez <martinezana770 at gmail.com>
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nabs-l] jobs
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> hi all I have a question, for those who are in high school do you guys
> have any job? I am planning on getting a job soon so I was wondering
> what kind of jobs can you work in high school? thanks. sorry for my
> english
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 13:34:25 -0600
> From: Jamie Principato <blackbyrdfly at gmail.com>
> To: Ana Martinez <martinezana770 at gmail.com>,	National Association of
> 	Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] jobs
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> I was a tutor in high school. It was essentially self employment, but it
> worked well for me and I never had a shortage of students.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 9, 2015, at 12:28 PM, Ana Martinez via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> hi all I have a question, for those who are in high school do you guys
>> have any job? I am planning on getting a job soon so I was wondering
>> what kind of jobs can you work in high school? thanks. sorry for my
>> english
>>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 15:36:51 -0400
> From: "justin williams" <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Jamie Principato'" <blackbyrdfly at gmail.com>,	"'National
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> I've seen reference to several of our fellow students who did tutoring.
> However, I was not that creative in high school, so I didn't think of that,
> so kudos to you folks.
>
> Justin.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jamie
> Principato via nabs-l
> Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 3:34 PM
> To: Ana Martinez; National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] jobs
>
> I was a tutor in high school. It was essentially self employment, but it
> worked well for me and I never had a shortage of students.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 9, 2015, at 12:28 PM, Ana Martinez via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>>
>> hi all I have a question, for those who are in high school do you guys
>> have any job? I am planning on getting a job soon so I was wondering
>> what kind of jobs can you work in high school? thanks. sorry for my
>> english
>>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 19:08:47 -0400
> From: Roanna Bacchus <rbacchus228 at gmail.com>
> To: Phil <philso1003 at gmail.com>,	National Association of Blind
> 	Students mailing list<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Does DVR / Commission for the Blind pay
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> Hi Phil I took both online and on-campus classes when I was at
> Seminole State College.  I am doing the same thing at UCF.
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 16:20:50 -0700
> From: Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com>
> To: Elif Emir ?ks?z <filerime at gmail.com>,	National Association of
> 	Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Writing math equations
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> Hi Elif, Unfortunately, JAWS does not read equations well. I would
> recommend getting your textbook from Learning Ally if they have it,
> because they will read all the equations and formulas aloud. If that
> is not a viable option, can you hire a reader, at least to read you
> the essential things like homework assignments? If it's just a few
> equations you need, you can simply ask your professor to type them out
> for you one character at a time. That's what I did for statistics
> exams. If it's the whole textbook, though, then I suggest using
> Learning Ally or a live reader. Another option is to take statistics
> in person instead of online, which would allow you to hear the
> equations spoken aloud during class lectures and reduce your need to
> get them from the text.
> Best, Arielle
>
> On 3/8/15, Elif Emir ?ks?z <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> As some of you can remember, I?m taking a statistic course now, and
>> I?ll take many of them. My university has no knowledge about providing
>> accessible books. They believe that single pdf is accessible. I can
>> deal with it for all other courses, but not statistic.
>> I need the equations and tables. They tried to write the equations.
>> Jaws can read it as a whole but I can?t navigate in it. I copied an
>> example here but since it is a picture or something like that, it
>> doesn't paste.
>>
>> I don?t know braille yet. So guys what do you do with these kind of
>> things? How does your school provide you an accessible version of
>> these kind of equations?
>> Please let me know your ways, I desperately need a solution ASAP, and
>> my school wants me to find my own solution. They don?t have much idea.
>>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 21:28:35 -0400
> From: Greg Aikens <gpaikens at gmail.com>
> To: Chris Nusbaum <cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com>,	National Association of
> 	Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] In Search of a Wordprocessing App for iOS
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> I have heard that the Microsoft Word IOS app is accessible with VoiceOver. I
> have not tried it myself yet.
>
> I have not worked much with the IOS version of Pages and so can?t offer any
> tips there.
>
> Best,
> Greg
>
>> On Mar 9, 2015, at 8:15 AM, Chris Nusbaum via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I've finally taken the plunge and requested that my school district
>> purchase a Braille Edge 40 from HIMS to replace my BrailleNote Apex.
>> Although this will be a very refreshing change to more reliable and
>> up-to-date technology which is not prone to nearly as many issues as the
>> BrailleNote, it will also come with a learning curve for me, as I will
>> have to get used to doing my schoolwork on my iPhone whilee it is
>> connected to my Braille display. In preparation for this switch, I have
>> been experimenting with doing more work on my iPhone while using my
>> current BrailleNote as a Braille display for my iPhone. However, I have
>> recently been having some issues with Apple's Pages app for word
>> processing, most notably the inability to access all the pages of a
>> multi-page document. I have been experimenting with many alternative apps,
>> including AccessNote from AFB, VoiceDream Writer, and Drafts.
>> Unfortunately, all these apps fall short for me because they cannot open
>> Microsoft Word documents from email attachments?if they can open anything
>> created outside of their apps at all, they can only open TXT and RTF file
>> formats. Since I receive the majority of my schoolwork via email from my
>> teachers, this will not work for me. So, for those who use iOS for
>> classwork, are there any other apps I should try? Also, is there any
>> advice you can give me on the problem I am currently having with Pages?
>> Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
>>
>> Chris Nusbaum
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> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 22:45:28 -0400
> From: Bridget Walker <bridgetawalker13 at aol.com>
> To: Greg Aikens <gpaikens at gmail.com>,	National Association of Blind
> 	Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] In Search of a Wordprocessing App for iOS
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> The Microsoft word app has already been suggested and I agree it works well.
> I did not like pages with voiceover however, documents is one that works
> with VoiceOver. I like it.
> HTH
> Bridget
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Mar 9, 27 Heisei, at 9:28 PM, Greg Aikens via nabs-l
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I have heard that the Microsoft Word IOS app is accessible with VoiceOver.
>> I have not tried it myself yet.
>>
>> I have not worked much with the IOS version of Pages and so can?t offer
>> any tips there.
>>
>> Best,
>> Greg
>>
>>> On Mar 9, 2015, at 8:15 AM, Chris Nusbaum via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello All,
>>>
>>> I've finally taken the plunge and requested that my school district
>>> purchase a Braille Edge 40 from HIMS to replace my BrailleNote Apex.
>>> Although this will be a very refreshing change to more reliable and
>>> up-to-date technology which is not prone to nearly as many issues as the
>>> BrailleNote, it will also come with a learning curve for me, as I will
>>> have to get used to doing my schoolwork on my iPhone whilee it is
>>> connected to my Braille display. In preparation for this switch, I have
>>> been experimenting with doing more work on my iPhone while using my
>>> current BrailleNote as a Braille display for my iPhone. However, I have
>>> recently been having some issues with Apple's Pages app for word
>>> processing, most notably the inability to access all the pages of a
>>> multi-page document. I have been experimenting with many alternative
>>> apps, including AccessNote from AFB, VoiceDream Writer, and Drafts.
>>> Unfortunately, all these apps fall short for me because they cannot open
>>> Microsoft Word documents from email attachments?if they can open anything
>>> created outside of their apps at all, they can only open TXT and RTF file
>>> formats. Since I receive the majority of my schoolwork via email from my
>>> teachers, this will not work for me. So, for those who use iOS for
>>> classwork, are there any other apps I should try? Also, is there any
>>> advice you can give me on the problem I am currently having with Pages?
>>> Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
>>>
>>> Chris Nusbaum
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> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 23:58:43 -0400
> From: Kaiti Shelton <crazy4clarinet104 at gmail.com>
> To: justin williams <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>, 	National
> 	Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] jobs
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> Hi,
>
> Maybe this is not the route you want to go, but I was a babysitter a
> lot in the summers.  My situation was a little different; my Aunt
> would drop off my two younger cousins between 5:30 and 6:00 AM and
> pick them up around 2:30 in the afternoon, but I don't think most
> people would have that odd of a shift for a high school kid.  I
> babysat anywhere from 2 to 5 days per week, and she'd tack on a little
> extra when I took the boys swimming in the pool since I had the CPR
> and swim training to fend off any potential problems, and also when I
> taught the older boy some beginning piano lessons.  It's pretty
> standard, but it put money in my pocket for camps and things I wanted
> to pay for while being fun.
>
> Some agencies for the blind offer internships or summer work
> experience programs for high school students.  I'd definitely look
> into those in blindness organizations around you.  I was a
> receptionist and helped in the braille department at a program like
> this for college and high school students in my area this summer, and
> along with two friends of mine who were also working I had a blast.
>
> If you know how to knit, make jewelery, or do anything artsy like that
> you could make things to sell.  I know some people who do that, and
> it's nice because you're not comitted to any schedule.
>
> Finally, I found in high school that volunteering was very important
> to me.  It might not have helped me earn money, but if you find
> someone who is in your prospective field of study and can shadow or
> volunteer under them that's huge for a resume.  Sometimes relevant
> experience is more important to a prospective employer than the number
> of jobs you've held, so it's good to try to volunteer or shadow if you
> can as often as you are able.
>
> Hope these suggestions help.
>
> On 3/9/15, justin williams via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I've seen reference to several of our fellow students who did tutoring.
>> However, I was not that creative in high school, so I didn't think of
>> that,
>> so kudos to you folks.
>>
>> Justin.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jamie
>> Principato via nabs-l
>> Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 3:34 PM
>> To: Ana Martinez; National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] jobs
>>
>> I was a tutor in high school. It was essentially self employment, but it
>> worked well for me and I never had a shortage of students.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Mar 9, 2015, at 12:28 PM, Ana Martinez via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> hi all I have a question, for those who are in high school do you guys
>>> have any job? I am planning on getting a job soon so I was wondering
>>> what kind of jobs can you work in high school? thanks. sorry for my
>>> english
>>>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 03:04:59 -0400
> From: Helga Schreiber <helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com>
> To: Bridget Walker <bridgetawalker13 at aol.com>,	National Association of
> 	Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] In Search of a Wordprocessing App for iOS
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> Hi Bridget and all! Are you guys sure that the Microsoft Word app is
> accessible with VoiceOver? I'm just wondering since actually one or two
> years ago, I don't remember, someone told me that it was not accessible with
> VoiceOver, and that i needed to use the Pages app! I actually have the Pages
> app, and I use it twice, but it is actually a very difficult writing a paper
> with it. However, if the Microsoft word app is accessible with VoiceOver, as
> you guys said, I think I will download it sice I would like to do my
> homework in there as well, like Chris. And one last question, is the
> Microsoft Word app free? Just curious! Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks so
> much and God bless!
>
> Helga Schreiber
>
> Fundraiser Coordinator for Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Delta Iota chapter.
> Member of National Federation of the Blind and Florida Association of Blind
> Students.
> Member of the International Networkers Team (INT).
> Independent Entrepreneur of the Company 4Life Research.
> Phone:  (561) 706-5950
> Email: helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com
> Skype: helga.schreiber26
> 4Life Website: http://helgaschreiber.my4life.com/1/default.aspx
> INT Website: http://int4life.com/
>
> "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever
> believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 9, 2015, at 10:45 PM, Bridget Walker via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> The Microsoft word app has already been suggested and I agree it works
>> well. I did not like pages with voiceover however, documents is one that
>> works with VoiceOver. I like it.
>> HTH
>> Bridget
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> On Mar 9, 27 Heisei, at 9:28 PM, Greg Aikens via nabs-l
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> I have heard that the Microsoft Word IOS app is accessible with
>>> VoiceOver. I have not tried it myself yet.
>>>
>>> I have not worked much with the IOS version of Pages and so can?t offer
>>> any tips there.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Greg
>>>
>>>> On Mar 9, 2015, at 8:15 AM, Chris Nusbaum via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hello All,
>>>>
>>>> I've finally taken the plunge and requested that my school district
>>>> purchase a Braille Edge 40 from HIMS to replace my BrailleNote Apex.
>>>> Although this will be a very refreshing change to more reliable and
>>>> up-to-date technology which is not prone to nearly as many issues as the
>>>> BrailleNote, it will also come with a learning curve for me, as I will
>>>> have to get used to doing my schoolwork on my iPhone whilee it is
>>>> connected to my Braille display. In preparation for this switch, I have
>>>> been experimenting with doing more work on my iPhone while using my
>>>> current BrailleNote as a Braille display for my iPhone. However, I have
>>>> recently been having some issues with Apple's Pages app for word
>>>> processing, most notably the inability to access all the pages of a
>>>> multi-page document. I have been experimenting with many alternative
>>>> apps, including AccessNote from AFB, VoiceDream Writer, and Drafts.
>>>> Unfortunately, all these apps fall short for me because they cannot open
>>>> Microsoft Word documents from email attachments?if they can open
>>>> anything created outside of their apps at all, they can only open TXT
>>>> and RTF file formats. Since I receive the majority of my schoolwork via
>>>> email from my teachers, this will not work for me. So, for those who use
>>>> iOS for classwork, are there any other apps I should try? Also, is there
>>>> any advice you can give me on the problem I am currently having with
>>>> Pages? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
>>>>
>>>> Chris Nusbaum
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> Message: 12
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 07:47:31 -0400
> From: "John Sanders" <starmy22 at gmail.com>
> To: "justin williams" <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>,	"National
> 	Association of Blind Students mailing list" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] jobs
> Message-ID: <AFE6F38FA44940D6830FA50B00ECAA54 at JohnSandersPC>
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> Hi,
> I have a question:  my local commission for the blind here in Michigan is
> saying that now I need to start finding jobs on my own.
> They have been helping me in the past.
> In Michigan there are not many jobs out in the area where I live.
> They want me to get involved with my local employment agency that will help
>
> me in improving my interview skills and building resume skills.
> They have never done this to me before.
> They also want me to start filling out this employment log and sending it in
>
> every two weeks.
> I'm not getting any help from them anymore as far as finding jobs.
> I don't have that much experience with education.
> I don't have a college degree in anything.
> The only thing I have is a high school diploma.
> Isn't the blind commission supposed to help those people who are blind find
>
> employment?
> I hope to hear from you soon.
> Sincerely,
> John Sanders
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: justin williams via nabs-l
> Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 3:36 PM
> To: 'Jamie Principato' ; 'National Association of Blind Students mailing
> list'
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] jobs
>
> I've seen reference to several of our fellow students who did tutoring.
> However, I was not that creative in high school, so I didn't think of that,
> so kudos to you folks.
>
> Justin.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jamie
> Principato via nabs-l
> Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 3:34 PM
> To: Ana Martinez; National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] jobs
>
> I was a tutor in high school. It was essentially self employment, but it
> worked well for me and I never had a shortage of students.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 9, 2015, at 12:28 PM, Ana Martinez via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>>
>> hi all I have a question, for those who are in high school do you guys
>> have any job? I am planning on getting a job soon so I was wondering
>> what kind of jobs can you work in high school? thanks. sorry for my
>> english
>>
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