How easy the job was for me, it was the highest paid job I ever had too.
What I wish was different
I wish I had the job earlier in the summer so I could save up even more money.
Advice
Don't take people's hostility personally and lower your expectations otherwise forgoing so will mess with your physique and will retard job performance.
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Field Enumerator
July - October 2020 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
I really enjoyed interviewing people.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Be aware not everyone likes to help answer the questions to the census.
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Field Enumerator
July - October 2020 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
Varied assignments
Interviewing different people
Travel
Freedom in schedule
What I wish was different
Better training
More connection with co-workers
Advice
Don't take things personally
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Field Enumerator
July - October 2020 • Lehi, UT
What I liked
Got to meet a lot of friendly people, and also contributed to my community.
What I wish was different
How the Census was handled. I would've added some questions.
Advice
Never let someone else rejection, or bad attitude reflect on you.
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Census Enumerator
August - October 2020 • Davis, CA
What I liked
Flexible hours
What I wish was different
Less pressure,
Better training,
More support
Advice
Be prepared to help yourself and think on your feet. This was basically a customer service style job, so brush up on your people skills.
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Field Enumerator
July - October 2020 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
The pay is very high for such an easy job. I could pick my own schedule and work almost whenever I wanted. On Sundays, we get paid 25% more, and there was night differential pay for working 6pm or later.
What I wish was different
It can be dangerous at times because you don't know who is going to answer the door or if their pets are friendly. It's also difficult to be walking the streets for hours when it's 100 degrees out.
Advice
You have to be okay with rejection.
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Enumerator
August - October 2020 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Work flexibility was great. Was able to choose the time and day of the week I worked that best fit my schedule.
What I wish was different
The job is mostly independent work. I wish I was involved more within a team.
