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In reply to the discussion: What was your very first job with a non-family member (even extended family) ? [View all]Laffy Kat
(16,488 posts)76. Do you still remember your shorthand?
I've been trying to use it more lately for nostalgia's sake. Love the way it looks and nobody knows what it is!
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What was your very first job with a non-family member (even extended family) ? [View all]
steve2470
Apr 2017
OP
It was not a popular job there, standing out in the hot sun in a long dress.
Rhiannon12866
Apr 2017
#8
I worked there six summers, eventually got the job driving the train that went through the jungle
Rhiannon12866
Apr 2017
#13
I thought it was one of the best jobs, I got to sit down and ride through the woods.
Rhiannon12866
Apr 2017
#25
Neighborhood yard work. Then grocery store (bagging to bathroom maintenance). Life Guard. eom
Hoyt
Apr 2017
#29
I was 13, hired as a "nanny" for 3 brats at a resort club in northern lower MI for the summer.
catbyte
Apr 2017
#39
My first job in the late 60's at 16 years old was a car hop at an A&W at 29th and Grand, Spokane, WA
PearliePoo2
Apr 2017
#64