What was your first job and how was the experience?

Question

We've all had our first jobs somewhere along the line. I got my first job when I was 16 working at Rite Aid (and still do for now) and boy I can tell you what a change that was. I was so naive I actually thought maybe the customers would go easy on me since it was my first day and I was a "kid" so to say (I really didn't know about customer service and what I was getting into, since i was forced to get a job then). (No such luck, lol...). Of course things are much different now, but what was your first job and how was the experience? (babysitting and doing favors for neighbors/people/relatives doesn't count).

Answer 1

My first job was as a carhop at a drive-in restaurant. It was hard work, but I loved making my own money. That job - and my parents - taught me how to work hard.

Answer 2

I was a teacher's aid in a private school that tutored people. I had a teaching degree, but this was what was available. The owner wanted me to make coffee (I don't drink coffee.) and stay later than I had agreed to, like til 9 or 10 at night. The teacher and students (all adults) were great. As soon as I could find another job, I quit. at one time, I was a group home parent and sheltered workshop supervisor and taught Sunday school for handicapped kids and had a Girl Scout troup for handicapped girls. I was busy, but it was great!

Answer 3

walking around the neighborhood with a bucket and supplies asking to clean people's cars when I was about 11. It was great- sunny days, playing in the water with friends, hanging outdoors, cleaning cars. We made about 30 bucks a day two or three days a week for the whole summer.

This was 20 years ago or so- back before parents were so paranoid. Now I hear kids can't go outdoors and walk around big neighborhoods by themselves.