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Colleen’s advice on going back to school

September 14, 2018 by GirlAGain

It’s been a summer filled with sun, surf, sand, and plenty of fun to go around!  For three months, we’ve been enjoying ourselves-going to summer camp, seeing the latest movies, kickin’ it up at the beach or the pool, or just staying inside to do nothing but laze around and watch TV.  But as the weather turns cooler and the leaves change their color, it’s time to enter a new year of school and jobs, and with it, nine months of some sweat, a little fun, and a lot of hard work.

Colleen as a counselor at summer camp

I, for one, had a very eventful summer vacation.  For a month and a half, I worked my very first paying job as a counselor for a summer camp in Little Neck, NY, working with kindergartners, some of whom were on the autistic spectrum.  While it was fun, playing with the little tykes in the sun, I’m happy to be back working at Girl AGain. And you should be glad to be going back to school.

I know it seems like a drag now, but school will do you guys good, especially if some of you are autistic.  When you’re on the spectrum, having a stable everyday routine is calming. I like knowing what to expect everyday.  That way I can be prepared for almost anything that might happen.

On another note, moderation is the key to living.  If you did nothing but have fun all day long, sooner or later you’d get bored.  When you have some work to do everyday, it makes whatever free time you have all the more sweeter.  You need a balance of work and play in your daily lives to be at your best.

Colleen hard at work at Girl AGain

After the summer, I’m looking forward to pricing items, typing in inventory, and greeting customers both on the phone and in person.  I’m also ecstatic to see all my friends/coworkers here at the store and catch up. We’re hoping to see you here at the shop soon. Here’s to the new year, and keeping our worlds in balance!

Colleen and her co-worker Alex at Girl AGain
Colleen
Blog by Girl AGain Trainee Colleen O.

 

Filed Under: Meet our trainees Tagged With: #backtoschool, #workatgirlagain

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White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 358-1460

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American Girl Store Girl AGain opened in February 2014 to rave reviews from American Girl doll fans, their moms and especially their grandmas. You’ll find authentic gently used AG dolls, clothing, furniture, accessories and books that have been cleaned and prepared for sale at good prices in an easy-access store.

We also host in-store events such as American Girl book author readings, tea parties, and craft activities. Our most popular event is Girl AGain Doll Hair Do’s & Don’ts Workshop. Check here often to see what is scheduled.

You’ll find a selection of dolls: the original dolls from the historical periods as well as My American Girl, Bitty Baby and Bitty Twins. We have new and used outfits for all AG dolls, as well as their furniture and accessories. Our merchandise changes daily.

You’ll also find a great selection of new and used American Girl books. You don’t have to be a doll lover to enjoy the advice books like The Care and Keeping of You, and A Smart Girl’s Guide to Money.

Girl AGain is not affiliated with American Girl(r) company.

Yes She Can!

Did you know that 80% of adults with autism are unemployed? We created our boutique specifically to help develop transferable job skills for young women with autism. Our trainees at Girl AGain sort, clean and prepare the merchandise, price it, and display it in our shop. Our trainees learn about marketing, merchandising, retailing, customer service, and inventory acquisition in addition to appropriate workplace behavior, research, collaboration and decision-making. We have staff who manage our accounting (Quick Books) and our website (WordPress).

Our customers learn about the abilities of people with autism. And hopefully, our youngest shoppers learn about acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities.

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