My Work & Travel Experience (I was a housekeeper, server, cashier, photographer & janitor)

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  • @IngaSTV
    @IngaSTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    "I was making more at McDonald's than I'm making in Jamaica, now, as a High School Teacher"😱

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sad reality 🥺

  • @UnstoppableIsha
    @UnstoppableIsha 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is the most real I've heard anyone spoken.........especially about the housekeeping and McDonald's

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching 🤗

  • @nordiathompson8993
    @nordiathompson8993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow so many life lessons from this 🙌

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching 🤗❤️

  • @trudymills4648
    @trudymills4648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for not “prettying it up”for the public … experience of a lifetime

  • @shaniellemckenzie5619
    @shaniellemckenzie5619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I thought u we’re gonna say “and by situations I mean shittuations.” 😂😂😂😂 all me deh here with tears in my eyes girl! People fi stop badmind people because they don’t know how hard we have to work for our things.

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s what I should have said 😂😂
      Some people won’t even make the sacrifices you made.

  • @kenishawilson8181
    @kenishawilson8181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    this is very motivational. I am impressed kem keep it up!

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you hun ❤️

  • @Forever-ku1ii
    @Forever-ku1ii ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry to laugh hun 😅😅 but the part were you said “another shittty situation baby”😂😂😂😂😂 that part tk me tf out hun 😂😂😂😂

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol it really was 😅

  • @shadellekedene
    @shadellekedene 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You've always been inspirational. I admire your grit, your perspective on goal setting and the tenacity you've always exuded. As I've always told you, you are going to continue to make yourself and your family proud. It is not perfection that is required, but the power to take life lessons, learn from them and keep your head up. Big Big fan over here, remember me when yuh get BIG! Blessings, Love & Light Kem!

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I needed this! Thank you so much superstar ❤️❤️

  • @jovaughnadair3014
    @jovaughnadair3014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol! I remember those good ole days

  • @raulreid8294
    @raulreid8294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I respect how you shared your experience 💯🔥💯👍🏾

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for listening 🙌🏾

  • @nockianpalmer3881
    @nockianpalmer3881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This taught me so many things🇯🇲😔

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤗

  • @lilmetro676
    @lilmetro676 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi baby girl ,so proud of you , 💘 love your energy blessings every time

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate you!

  • @lewidreamsstudio5608
    @lewidreamsstudio5608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Haha it must be real tears jah kw lol i kw the feeling. 🙏😅

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rough

  • @donnadeanmundle4769
    @donnadeanmundle4769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very motivational really love this video ❤️

  • @allplannedout786
    @allplannedout786 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No way you worked in Pigeon Forge. Did you stay at Mill Creek? Man it was an experience

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah. It was the Dixie Stampede in Missouri

  • @adventuresofxyz22
    @adventuresofxyz22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Girlll, listen who feels it knows it lol. They don't know the struggles enuh.Jeez.

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heavy on the “Who feels is knows it”

  • @tajescarlett5801
    @tajescarlett5801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You shoulda talk bout those crazy people at McDonald’s Lool

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🥴🥴

  • @aretharowe4396
    @aretharowe4396 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For the housekeeping do guest usually leave tips in the room

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, but sometimes the house men who strip the beds take it. Sadly

  • @lewidreamsstudio5608
    @lewidreamsstudio5608 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ha ha interesting story LOVE it😅🙏💯❤

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for always watching! ❤️

  • @michaelcollins7451
    @michaelcollins7451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awww I loved this one! 🖤❤️🖤
    I’m on my fiancé’s TH-cam account but this is Talaina🤗

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey sweetheart ❤️ thanks for watching

  • @Forever-ku1ii
    @Forever-ku1ii ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You were in Tennessee!!!

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No. Missouri

  • @maidasmusic
    @maidasmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Somebody Great 🙏🏻💯

  • @oluchieke9905
    @oluchieke9905 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. I would be going for the summer work and travel in a month time.
    I would like to know if housekeepers get tips or what kind of second jobs should I look out for that I could get tips?
    Thank you

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, housekeepers get tips but guests rarely leave tips. On some occasions where guests leave tips it’s taken by house men who strip the room (remove the sheets and trash) 😩
      Housekeepers have a better chance of making tips when they do stay-overs. That means, clean rooms for guests who are ‘in-house’. So guests may tip them for bringing clean towels, tidying the room while they’re still there etc.
      As it relates to second job, I recommend doing something that’s not as physically demanding as housekeeping. For Example: Cashier, Line Cook, Dishwasher etc

    • @shae6100
      @shae6100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey. How was your experience? And what agency did you use?

  • @trudymills4648
    @trudymills4648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stepped into rooms with shxt on the bed and just bawl my eyes out🤦🏽‍♀️ ‘twas a terrible experience for me. But I worked really hard

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Proud of you for sticking with it! You had your goals and you kept your eyes on them!

  • @JtXwb
    @JtXwb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Were you subject to 212e, a 2 year home-residency requirement, after you got the visa? or if u not sure look at the bottom of the J1 visa in your passport

  • @kisahansen268
    @kisahansen268 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello there how are you doing, great video ,how do you look for J1 sponsors

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey. I went through a work & travel agency, Global Insight

  • @tuiyastudio4463
    @tuiyastudio4463 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good info. Sorry about your Mcdonald's experience. Question: Does an employer need to participate in J1 program. Based on your story it sounds like you were able to go to any employer.Thanks for sharing your story

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your sponsor has to approve of the employer.

  • @colleenevans3629
    @colleenevans3629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would love to know the agency you signed up with.

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Global Insight

    • @colleenevans3629
      @colleenevans3629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, would you recommend it to others?

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Certainly! Customer Service is excellent!

    • @colleenevans3629
      @colleenevans3629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you alot I am looking forward to go but I want to know about a company before I register there. Enjoyed the video btw

    • @shae6100
      @shae6100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@colleenevans3629 did you go? How was it?

  • @kimonablake6879
    @kimonablake6879 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which state did you went to. Watch is the location of your primary job.

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I went to Missouri

  • @nordiathompson8993
    @nordiathompson8993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You see the glory but you don't know the story!

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      💯💯

  • @earthlythings223
    @earthlythings223 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🤣🤣🤣 i like you!

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for stopping by ❤️

  • @randeendinners6947
    @randeendinners6947 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we choose what positions we work? Like not to prepare meals

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, but that depends on availability.

  • @courtneymckenzie4870
    @courtneymckenzie4870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dwl .. McDonald’s was the worst , with the exception of the free food at nights

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right 😂😂

  • @allthingsnyny5129
    @allthingsnyny5129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤️🤗

  • @iamempressive8831
    @iamempressive8831 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I empathize with you. I had the worst experience of my life to date, do you mind speaking privately?

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t mind. You can send me a DM on IG @Kem.Gem

  • @basic5584
    @basic5584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    U are strong no jk🎉🙏

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had to do what I had to do 🙏🏾

  • @basic5584
    @basic5584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U get fi bring home food?

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m assuming you mean from McDonalds. We didn’t get food to bring home, we got lunch/break. You can bring it home if you want.

  • @soniarowe4673
    @soniarowe4673 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there anyone going with HR elite for 2022?

  • @JtXwb
    @JtXwb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s possible to choose a specific state to work in or it’s only based on where job is?
    I wanna guess that jobs are in all 50 states

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There’s the option of self-placement where you can find your own job. However, the agency has to approve. I’m some cases, you are presented with a list of jobs in different states to choose from.

    • @JtXwb
      @JtXwb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KemGem ayee sounds good

  • @talia-shaestewart5047
    @talia-shaestewart5047 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dem see the glory and no know the story

  • @PrincessPresident
    @PrincessPresident 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The people that left that surprise never like you. Devil did a fight you hard

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bad bad. But I stayed solid 🙏🏾

    • @KemGem
      @KemGem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bad bad. But I stayed solid 🙏🏾