Which Montana Cities Are The Best For Summer Jobs?

Times have changed since I was a kid.

Growing up in the late 80s, I couldn't wait to get a job. The idea of being able to work, make money, and buy what I wanted sounded like total freedom to me. I started working summer jobs at 15, and I think I've worked ever since.

Nowadays, I guess things are different.

The youth of today, I'm told, doesn't have the same work ethic that my generation had. Which is crazy, because I hear about all of these jobs around Bozeman and Montana that are offering 20 dollars and up to start.

Now, a summer job can mean a lot of different things. You can mow yards, babysit, work at the pool, or work at a fast-food place. I mowed yards for a bit, worked at a fast food joint, and got myself a Missouri State Fair gig for a few years that was a whole lot of fun.

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For those of you out there looking for summer jobs, there are a couple of Montana town that make the Top 100 list for Best Cities for Summer Jobs.

If you've got a desire to make some money WHILE getting out of the house for a few hours a day, both the cities of Billings and Missoula make the list of Best Cities for a Summer Job.

Billings is ranked 75th, and Missoula is ranked 83rd.

So, what are the factors that go into determining the ranks? According to WalletHub and the data, it's the following:

• Youth Job Market Rank
• Social Environment and Affordability Rank

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