Only if you need the money - Stocker In the Dining Commons UC Merced Employee Review

3.0
Nov 16, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you live on campus, it's convenient to work on campus. You'll meet a lot of people. The money will help if you need it.

Cons

It takes a lot of time away from your studies, social life, and extracurriculars to work a job that has nothing to do with your major. For me, I was mechanical engineering, so working as a stocker in the Dining Commons doesn't even make it onto my resume. So, I recommend finding a research opportunity on campus which pays a stipend or hourly wage because you'll make the money you need and also get valuable experience for later.

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