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Day: July 30, 2025
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- My teen wanted to get a job at a camp this summer, so I helped her through the application process.
- She was unsure what to put down as skills and and who to list as references, so I guided her.
- Her experience helped her stand out among the 100 applicants we heard she was up against.
“I want to be a camp counselor next summer,” my 16-year-old daughter (now 17) proclaimed one day.
Luckily, she said this in December, just in time to start applying. From my own experience as a camp counselor at her age, I knew that most applications for this type of summer job are often due between January and March.
She set her sights on a familiar place
She decided to apply to the same camp she attended from age 8 to 11, a place she loved spending her summers. I let her know that her years as a camper there were valuable experience and something she should mention when she eventually filled out an application.
I guided her through the application process
Once she decided that this was the summer job she wanted to go for, I decided to help her figure out how to get it. First, I told her to search the name of the camp online along with the words “camp counselor application.” After finding it I asked her to check the deadline. It turns out I was right about the time frame, since it was due in early February.
At first, she was worried that she didn’t have any prior work experience, but I reassured her that camps often value leadership roles at school and participation in extracurricular activities. I also pointed out that her high GPA and academic awards could work in her favor. Plus, she did have experience looking after her younger cousins, which I assured her would count for something.
As she filled out the application, she asked me for feedback about which activities to include (she does a lot!). After some discussion, she decided to highlight that she founded and serves as president of her school’s environmental club, an activity that showed both her leadership skills and her love of the outdoors. Since the camp she applied to is an outdoor adventure camp that visits different parks, it felt like a perfect activity to feature.
When she got to the section for references, she had no idea what it meant or who to include. I explained that if the camp is considering her for the position, they will contact the people she lists and ask whether she is responsible, hardworking, and reliable. I suggested she include the teacher who oversees the environmental club, her karate sensei, and someone who has known her since preschool and now works at the recreation center where the camp is held.
I also explained that before listing someone as a reference, she needed to ask if they were willing to be one. At first, she was hesitant to include the person who works at the camp because they hadn’t interacted recently, and she felt nervous about reaching out. I told her that personal connections can sometimes help you get a job. Even though she wasn’t entirely convinced, she agreed to reach out and ended up including this person.
She got an interview
A few weeks after she submitted her application, she received an email from the camp asking to set up an interview. She was excited but admitted she was also a little nervous. Since she participates in musical theater, we decided to “role play” a mock interview using possible questions. She said our practice session helped her feel more confident and ready for the real thing.
Following her interview, she felt both excited and hesitant. The job seemed like a perfect fit, and they asked some of the questions we had practiced.
“I think you were right about the personal connection,” she explained. It turns out they mentioned the person during the interview. She was surprised that I was probably right. I don’t often hear “You’re right, Mom” so that was a win for me!
Even though she was clearly excited about the possible job and interview, she didn’t want to get her hopes up. “They told me there are over a hundred applicants, and most of them are older than me,” she said.
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She got the job
Weeks passed without any word from the camp. Just when she thought she didn’t get the job, she received a packet in the mail confirming that she did. She was beyond excited to start her new position and I was happy our work paid off.
She just finished her third week as a camp counselor and loves it. Being outdoors in parks, interacting with other campers and counselors, and reliving her own camp days have made the experience fun. “I don’t even feel like it’s work,” she said to me.
I’m so happy that she found the perfect fit for a summer job. She loves it so much that I’m now wondering if maybe it’s time I start asking her for career advice.
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Germany and Italy Experience Economic Contraction Amid Trade Concerns
Germany and Italy, two major manufacturing economies in the European Union, reported a 0.1 percent contraction in GDP for the last quarter, marking a significant setback. This decline leaves the German economy at its pre-pandemic size, according to Franziska Palmas, senior Europe economist at Capital Economics, who emphasized that Germany is likely to face greater challenges than other leading economies due to the imposition of tariffs. “Germany is likely to be hit harder than other major economies by tariffs and continue to struggle this year before fiscal stimulus starts to boost the economy in 2026,” she stated, highlighting ongoing economic difficulties.
In contrast, Spain remains a bright spot, having achieved a 0.7 percent growth, making it the fastest-growing economy in the EU. This performance underscores divergent economic trajectories within the bloc.
The overall economic performance of the eurozone, while underwhelming, is expected to influence the European Central Bank’s decision-making regarding key policy interest rates. Indicators suggest the Governing Council is unlikely to decrease rates in September, given the current conditions.
The response of the eurozone to the recent 15 percent tariffs introduced by the United States, as part of a trade agreement between former President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, remains a critical factor. The imposition of these tariffs could exacerbate existing economic pressures within the region, posing questions about future growth and stability.
As the economic landscape continues to shift, the necessity for strategic fiscal measures and long-term planning becomes increasingly apparent. The disparate performance of member states indicates that further challenges lie ahead for the eurozone as it navigates these complex issues.
, reports 24brussels.
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- When my kids moved out, I wasn’t prepared for how unnerving the silence would feel.
- I spent years pouring into everyone else and had to relearn what brought me joy.
- Now, I’ve rediscovered my voice, embraced life over 50, and found a new kind of purpose.
For years, my life ran on a nonstop loop of various sporting events, travel to tournaments, and coordinating team dinners. My son and daughter both played travel sports. I was usually the team manager, organizing hotels, carpools, and group texts. Our weekends were booked for years. My house was the hub for prom, homecoming, and all the in-between moments. I worked, yes, and enjoyed it, but everything always came after my role as “Mom.”
Then one day, the house was quiet.
I thought I’d be ready for the empty nest phase. I had friends who raved about the freedom. But I wasn’t prepared for how unsettling it would feel.
When the noise stopped, the questions began
It’s not just that the kids were gone. It’s that everything that made our life feel full — the chaos, the laughter, the messy rooms, the mudroom full of shoes — was suddenly gone, too. I found myself lingering in the kitchen, waiting for someone to walk through the door. I missed the clutter. I missed the noise. I missed them.
And then I started missing me.
When you spend two decades being everything for everyone, it’s easy to forget who you are outside of that. I didn’t feel sad every day. I just felt like I was adrift. Untethered. Like I had checked all the boxes, and now I didn’t know what came next.
I had to slow down long enough to figure things out
Initially, I stayed busy because that was what I knew. But eventually, I ran out of things to organize. I no longer had to pack the car with chairs and coolers. There were no games, no events, no post-practice dinners — just space.
And it turns out that space makes you listen.
That’s when I started writing again. I remembered how much I loved telling stories — especially the stories of women like me who were figuring out this next chapter.
I still love the title “Mom,” but I’ve loosened my grip on it
Don’t get me wrong, I still love being a mom. But I’ve learned I can’t hold it the same way I used to. My adult kids don’t need a team manager. They need a sounding board. They need to know how to get their car repaired, which insurance to choose, or how to cook their favorite meal. They need space to grow. And I needed to realize that being a great mom now looks different from what it used to.
I no longer center my life around them. I cheer them on from the sidelines of their lives, but I’ve finally stepped onto the field of my own.
I started to live for myself
This isn’t a story of an impulsive reinvention. I didn’t sell everything and move across the world. But I did reinvent — quietly at first, then boldly. I let go of the version of me who only knew how to give. I started choosing things that lit me up.
I launched a podcast to spotlight women navigating life after 50, which has also become a regular television segment. I became a lifestyle expert on TV. I started writing professionally. I built a TikTok community from scratch, proof that midlife is not a slowdown, but a second wind.
The truth is, I never stopped being me. I just buried her under everyone else’s needs. And now, I’m carefully, and sometimes clumsily, unearthing her again.
I’m not chasing some youthful version of myself. I’m claiming the wisdom I’ve earned and the freedom I nearly forgot I had.
This isn’t the end of anything. It’s just the first time I’m living fully as me.
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