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9 life lessons I learned from being a janitor for a year

Natalie WaltersOct 1, 2015, 01:15 IST

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rik-shaw/flickrThis job didn't pay much - but it offered me a lot of good life lessons.

Most college kids get jobs as waiters or lifeguards or tutors when they need extra cash.

I did something slightly less conventional.

My sophomore year of college I landed a part-time job as a janitor. I made just $6.25 an hour, and it wasn't glamorous, but it was one of the best life experiences I've had to date. Why? I learned some invaluable lessons that have stuck with me every day since.

Here are a few that stand out: