Apiphobic Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 (edited) KidsHappen's thread reminded me of one of my long-forgotten jobs I'd had. I've been homeschooling, it seems, for so long, I've almost forgotten what I'd done before that. I also noticed some other people posted things they'd been or done, so now I'm curious. We're such a wide and diverse collection of people here, all united on this quest for schooling our dc in outside-the-norm fashion. What's your job history? I'll start (if I can remember): Babysitter (started at age 12, I think?) Maid/dishwasher/jack-of-all-errands at guest ranch (age 16?) ShopKo salesperson - first official job (age 17) Arby's cashier Hasting's cashier summer hire at state fair - corn dog stand (hated those hot oil burns!) nanny for a summer in New York motel maid part-time in college training & curriculum specialist at child development center mail room clerk legal secretary waitress wait lead cage cashier cashier supervisor Edited October 16, 2008 by Apiphobic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Babysitter file clerk convenience store clerk/hoagie maker survey taker waitress computer program trainer journalist editor mom girl scout leader cub scout den leader Boy Scout Committee Chair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 -babysitter -cashier at a grocery store -seasonal Christmas gift wrapper at a department store -saleasperson/front end manager at Linens N Things -salesperson at another home decorating store when I moved out of state -customer service at a Bible publisher -production coordinator at the Bible publisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Tutor Dishwasher at Pizza Hut Pizza maker at Pizza Hut Babysitter Shelf-stocker/cashier at a garden center Deli counter Photo lab tech/lab manager Grocery store cashier Waitress Retail manager Daycare/preschool teacher Gym manager I think that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldjoy Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Interesting.... *Babysitting of course *Housekeeper/Maid at Motel *Plumber helper (my dad). *Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA): Forever and ever at hospitals, nursing homes, and in-home care. *Gas station attendent *Sandwich preparer for 2 days only. *Waitress and Bartender (best money ever). *House Manager at In-patient Treatment facility. I think that is all. e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 "chip girl" at Chi-Chi's Buser at local steak house McDonald's Cashier (brown polyester pantsuit years!) Gas Station Cashier Photo Lab Assistant Office Clerk Secretary Computer Equipment Analyst Mom Creative Memories Consultant Homeschooling Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Easter Bunny at the mall (big head and all):D Nanny Michael's sales person hotel gift shop Disney Store Cast Member :001_smile: Bombay Co. Manager Russ Berrie Sales (Troll Doll/gift company) Concessions at The State Fair of texas Preschool teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 (edited) Babysitter Assistant to a legal secretary Base housing cleaner for pre-move inspections Math Tutor and I have been paid for two articles I wrote for Christian magazines Those are the only jobs I have ever been paid for. Unpaid jobs: Mom Summer Bible camp art director Bible class teacher (all ages) VBS coordinator Sewing tutor Homeschool poetry class teacher Homeschool spelling bee director Edited October 16, 2008 by Virginia Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 -babysitting -worked at Hardee's during high school -worked at a video store during college -camp counselor during the summers of college...by far the best job ever! -"house parent" at a boy's group home during college years...not a fun job...too dangerous! -Public Relations for a blood bank -Administrative Assistant for a blood bank -Executive Assistant to the VP of a Christian Music company...this was a fun job...I got to organize parties for the Artists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadaRabbit Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 babysitter reading tutor summer clerk at bank personal PT assistant to client with brain injury physical therapist classroom volunteer when kids were in public school Daisy, Brownie, now Junior troop co-leader (obviously last two aren't paid, but I consider it a responsibility just the same) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacie Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I'm sure I'll leave some out but... Babysitter Gymnastics instructor Aerobics instructor Legislative page Secretary Professional salesperson Computer production manager/scheduler Graphics/Printing/Press/Distribution/Shipping and Receiving Department manager Facility director for packaging and distribution company Forklift operator (for fun in the above two jobs) Technical Product Marketing Manager Photographer Wife and Mom (my most rewarding job to date!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 babysitter picked strawberries and green beans during summers at ages 12-15 in Oregon pototo girl at steakhouse at age 16 (I prepared baked pototoes to order, burned my hands a lot) waitress summer theatre stage crew during college moved to Hollywood, worked as union stage manager on stage plays and technical work and also accounting work on various movies ( one with a young and fairly unknown Harrison Ford)\ various temp. office jobs inbetween stage and movie work back to Texas, worked as bartender while dh was finishing his graduate degree moved to NJ, worked as technical director at casino in Atlantic City went back to school and got geology degree (was fed up with working in casino) got job with Dept. of Env. Protections, worked for 3 years and left when we adopted our first and have been homeschooling ever since. I have my teaching certificate and may do some subbing or teaching after homeschooling is done I am 55 and have been working since I was 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Starting from the beginning: Babysitter Day care teacher for a group of toddler Public safety officer which means the police officers doubled as firefighters Police officer at a different department Volunteer firefighter Ad builder/copy writer/copy editor at a small town newspaper while I was pregnant SAHM Administrative assistant SAHM Homeschooling mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Assistant in a bakery (aged 16) Waitress (during university) Teacher of English as a foreign language Technical writer Computer monitor sales Sales assistant at Emporium Intern and then (after finishing my MBA) Business Analyst at a fund management company in the City of London Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I'll play. I grew up in a tourist area, and the first "job" I can remember is helping my mom and sisters clean vacation cabins. I also grew up on a farm surrounded by other farms, and we used to pick green beans for $1/bushel for a neighbor. A slightly more profitable venture was raising steers to show and sell at the fair - I made anywhere from $150 to $400 profit on each of them. I was a janitor's assistant at my high school through the CETA program - anyone else old enough (or poor enough) to remember CETA? One summer I was an office assistant at the high school, also through the CETA program. From age 14 on, I worked as a waitress. I sometimes was doing 3-4 of the above things during the same time period during high school. Later, I worked as a caregiver at a church's Mother's Day Out program. After finishing my AS degree, I worked as a bookkeeper/secretary while finishing my BS degree and CPA certification. I've worked as a CPA ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Baby sitter Gymnastics teacher/coach Summer temp job with various daily things (sampler at a market) Receptionist/book keeper at vet's office Sales reps assistant Sales associate at a discount variety store Resident Assistant Math tutor Teller Math professor Quality engineer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsdash Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Hallmark/Ambassador display set up Hallmark "card girl" discount store cashier fitting room clerk in charge of defective returns at a dept. store department store shipper/receiver Dryclean presser Bridal registrant/china dept. salesperson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalom22 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Ok, let me think back Mechanic helper for my dad Hauled Hay Car hop at Sonic Drive In Sandblaster at TRW RedaPump for oil field Exercized race horses, two TB and QH Back to Sonic as Day Manager after layoff from TRW Sandwich maker at Subway Pizza maker at Pizza Hut, then moved up to Shift Supervisor Waitress at family style restaurant Chicken cook at KFC Waitress at Mexican restaurant Truck driver for local hot shot delivery, thats how you get to know your way around Houston. Worked with Reining horse trainer, exercizing horses, cleaning stalls, etc Stable hand Secretary, counter sales, bookkeeper, purchasing agent, shipping/receiving clerk for small company in Houston, not usually at the same time but spread out over 11 years Waitress again and my current job, SAHM My favorite job yet.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pammy Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 kid student model grocery clerk pizza maker waitress Legal file clerk/Receptionist Legal Secretary College student * Wife * Mom * homeschool mom * Mortgage banker Office manager * Copywriter * Editor * IRS Seasonal Transcriber * The ones with stars are jobs I still have! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhabelly Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 (edited) Babysitter (only because my mom made me babysit the neighbor kid) Charged the other kids for driving them to school! Jack-in-the Box Cashier insurance clerk showed slides during lectures in graduate school contemporary art auctioneer in NYC (oh, the glamour!)--I got to meet Steve Martin because he collects contemporary art word processor at insurance firm (before PC's) art sales accounting clerk for Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI legal secretary for HUGE medical malpractice firm librarian in a small town domestic violence counselor - in a "safe home" tour bus driver/guide in Alaska (Princess Tours) court clerk (civil matters, including domestic violence restraining orders) medical coder Oh my, I'm sure there are more. Can you tell that I had to move many, many times due to military transfers! This all makes me tired. I like homeschooling much better. I am also the treasurer of our local nonprofit yoga center and the secretary of our Buddhist center. Those jobs keep me hopping. Julie Edited October 17, 2008 by buddhabelly added current volunteer positions; added more jobs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 - Baby sitter - Bus girl - Greenhouse worker - Stable hand - Cashier at a movie theater - Teller, then head teller at a bank - Deli clerk - Preschool teacher - Administrative assistant in Fortune 500 company - Lower-level manager, Information Technology, Fortune 500 company - Sleep-deprived Mom - Project manager, Six Sigma Green Belt, Fortune 500 company - Senior project manager, Six Sigma Black Belt, Fortune 500 company - Middle management process position (think efficiency/operational improvement), Fortune 500 company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumbledeb Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Car cleaner. Cleaner. That's it. Haven't worked since I got married. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Wow, what a list. Mine's pretty short. McDonald's cashier two part time secretarial jobs for local companies during high school secretary for local American Cancer Society chapter I quit work as soon as I could and hope I never have to go back:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Well I've only homeschooled my kids for 3 years but I stopped working when dh got married (not many places wanted to hire a military spouse that would up and leave in a year or 2, at least where we lived) Here's what I did before then. Babysitter (I was my now 22 year old cousins exclusive babysitter for the first 4 years of his life. My Aunt and Uncle didn't go anywhere unless I could watch him and yes I was pretty young as I was 12 when he was born) Bakery worker at a local grocery store (A pain since by law I wasn't old enough to use the bread slicing machine, this ticked off many customers) Cashier at a True Value Hardware store Sales/Engraver at a Things Remembered store Certified Nursing Assistant Bookkeeper for a local grocery store Health Unit Clerk at Waukesha Memorial Hospital That's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 From the first job to the last: KFC Nurse's Aide Domino's Pizza driver Survey taker Office manager Dental assistant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 babysitter cattery cleaner clean houses waitress Wendys banking Embassy Stes gift shop salon owner mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaik76 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Let's see. I started babysitting cousins at 8. For money, I started babysitting at 12. I was not allowed to have a job in high school, but I did occasionally fill in as a waitress where my mom worked when I was about 16. The summer after high school I cleaned tennis courts, then got a job as a gofer in a summer dinner theatre. In college I: worked for the college media center. Worked the front desk at the college Library. Did interlibrary loan at the college library. Helped the research librarians at the college library Worked in the theatre department Worked at Burger King in the summer Worked for United Concordia in the summer After college I: waitressed temped, mostly office positions Was hired as a secretary for an arts place but moved out of state before I could start Worked at a liquor store Worked for a car dealership as a used car biller, a new car biller, and in aftermarket (ugh). I also did receptionist there I worked as office admistrator at a publisher I then worked at the same publisher as editor of a magazine. Had kids, was off for 6 years. Worked as a waitress (I actually still do, but on a call-in basis) I do freelance editing And I work with someone who created a homeschool arts curriculum to market that to schools, co-ops, and homeschool stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Babysitter deli clerk at a grocery store lot girl at a car dealership - that was a really fun job! KFC cashier/fryer/trainer/etc computer programmer/analyst (4 different companies) preschool teacher homeschool teacher taekwondo instructor/program director That was it, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkpan Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I know that I won't remember everything.. paper delivery girl babysitter yard work housecleaner fast food worker donut store employee department store security waitress hostess summer grill work bank teller/CSR receptionist/secretary graduate assistant mental health counselor Partial hospitalization program director Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 (edited) babysitter to the masses Burger King worker Chick-fil-a worker (this lasted 1 week) Clothing boutique salesperson babysitter (one employer) Shoney's waitress Taco Pronto worker Costumer of plays Waitress at Diners(2) Secretary at a medical school Sales clerk - department store (part-time/Christmas season/had full-time job above) A/P clerk - chemical company A/R clerk - chemical company Sales clerk - furniture store (part-time, had full-time job above) Office manager - waterless cookware company Secretary/Bookkeeper - architectural firm Partner/Maid - maid service Secretary/Bookkeeper - psychologist Secretary/television company Studio Operator/cable company (part-time, had full-time job above) Accountant/television company Sr. Cost Accountant/television company College professor/algebra & accounting Controller/management consultant Attorney/civil litigation & family law Attorney/criminal appeals Edited October 16, 2008 by RoughCollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needleroozer Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Let's see how many I can remember, in order: Babysitter from age 9 Baskin Robbins Teacher's aide at a small private school Headed the day care facility at a local church during the week Nanny Manufacturing dept of a local immunodiagnostic lab Traveled to Europe for several months Went back to become Head trainer for same dept. of said lab Nanny again Lead teacher of the Two yr olds at Children's World day care *Mama Taught cooking/baking classes through library system/community centers Led a mom/baby "gymboree-style" class Substitute co-op preschool teacher In-home daycare provider Homeschool teacher Worked at Math-n-stuff (local educational store) Taught beginning homeschool classes through continuing ed at local community college Respite care-giver* Teaching art technique workshops* Mixed media/textile Artist* Ones with * are what I am doing currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 College: * graphic artist (drawing maps) * Sold Rugby jerseys * Kinko's copies Post college: * Computer... programmer, graphic artist, desktop publisher, systems manager, help desk... anything that needed to be done * SAHM * various jobs at Best Buy (started as a temp thing for fun) * Kinko's Courier while we were getting ready to move * SAHM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy B Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Let's see: Babysitting Avon sales rep Piano Teacher Admissions coordinator for a hospital (this was my favorite job EVER) Secretary/Receptionist/Jill-of-all-trades at a plastics manufacturing plant (this job sucked beyond the telling of it) Self-employed secretary/bookkeeper/sales rep in our appliance store Preschool teacher Gift shop sales/display Painter (not artist, lol -- PAINT) Mystery shopper At one point, I was doing about five of those things at once. Right now, besides homeschooling, I teach piano and substitute teach preschool. Oh, and my oldest dd is in a brick and mortar school, so being an out-school mom is a whole 'nother part-time job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 high school years baby sitting house cleaning college years file clerk receptionist accounts receivable clerk bank teller bank researcher nurses aide post college I have worked in hospitals for 15 years. I was a float nurse so I have worked in every area of a hospital. My specialty area is adult surgical intensive care. I am now a full time home educator (My favorite job) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in VA Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Worked in retail (in High School) Bus Driver (High School) Bartender (College) Reservationist at a hotel Sales Secretary at a hotel Tanning Salon Manager Day Care Provider in my home Clinique/Estee Lauder girl Elementary School Teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura R (FL) Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 This is fun!!! high school/college: drive-thru restaurant hostess waitress (least favorite) dry cleaning clerk telemarketer (OK, that's the least favorite) veterinary technician veterinary receptionist medical research lab assistant animal caretaker for that researcher position after college: respiratory therapist (hospital, SNF, home health) science teacher wildlife educator (my favorite paying job) I love, love, love taking my critters to schools, parties, and community events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Babysitter- age 10 Hardees breakfast sandwich cook-15 grocery store bagger/checker-16,17 six flags security (undercover catching shoplifters)-college 911 operator- grown up job general contractor- custom homes homeschool Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Gee, I'm so old, I don't know if I can remember, LOL: Starting at age 11, I had to work in my family's grocery store. I worked in the meat department; sometimes in produce; worked with premiums we offered (our own version of "green stamps"); worked with redeeming coupons people used for groceries; helped some in the office at times; did lots of the inventory on my own (OY!); sold loose candy and fruit that we bagged ourselves at Christmas time (what nostalgic memories!); and as an older teen was a cashier. Oh, and I bought candy at times from one particular older salesman who called on us and kept our candy and tobacco products stocked at our registers. We also filled orders for people and delivered on weekends. When I was a senior, my family bought a small, country golf club. I worked out there the summer before I went to college, mostly in the restaurant area. I came back throughout the year to help prepare food and set up for banquets, etc. I also worked there the summer after my freshman year. While in school, I worked - sometimes for money and sometimes for credit - doing finescreening in the archeology lab and then helping with a graduate research project which was creating a marmoset cadaver collection in association with Oakridge Laboratories. They were using them to study cancer and we were saving the skeletons, dermatoglyphic samples, and fur samples (scalps) for future use as DNA research developed, etc. The doctoral candidate I worked with was also trying to see if wild individuals could be aged using osteon counts, which deteriorate with age. At that time, others had found that wild bears could be aged using rings in their teeth, which demonstrated age much like tree rings. It didn't work, oh well..... Ummmmm, what else? I worked for a country music radio station for a short time doing survey calling. That was actually pretty interesting even though I don't like most country music. Right before the 1984 World's Fair, I was hired by a Holiday Inn that was onsite to work as a hostess/cashier in their dining room. I was promoted to head cashier while there. Of course, after the fair we all lost our jobs..... I've helped out various and sundry other people who owned their own businesses, working for them as a cashier as they needed it. I moved to Baton Rouge to be with some of my friends while I decided where I was going to go to grad school. I immediately got a job at a place that sold tons of audio/visual equipment. It was family owned and was popular down there before all the big box stores of today. They paid their sales people huge commisions. I was initially hired as a cashier, but soon became a salesperson (microwaves, LOL). I made a ton of money! I left there and got a job with a man who was working under a federal program called the Job Training Partnership Act. He wanted to set up schools in the 10 parishes around Baton Rouge to train people as cashiers, help them with resumes and job interviews, and help get them hired into cashier jobs. I developed the programming for the school and ran it, teaching at first, then just supervising other teachers in all the different parishes and talking to potential employers, etc. We also worked up in Tunica, MS, one summer (hope everyone got jobs at the casino when it finally came in)..... We also did some work with displaced workers from some of the chemical companies down there. I stopped that job when I was getting ready to get married. I received a job as a department manager with a large, family-owned department store in Baton Rouge (it fed my clothing needs, LOL). I finally decided that I needed to stop just working and actually do something with my mind. I was working on completing paralegal certification, so I got a job as a legal secretary at a local law firm to see if I was interested in going to law school. I discovered that I loved working with medical malpractice cases. I took the LSAT and got in to LSU, but not for the year in which I applied. By the next year, I was pregnant and had been offered a job as an adjuster for something called the Patient's Compensation Fund, a trust developed to serve as the excess insurer for health care providers in the state. I got to control the case files and attorneys' actions for the biggest medical malpractice cases in the state - how could I refuse? It was great. We were attached to the governor's office. We traveled all over the state for trials and settlement conferences. We got to immerse ourselves in the case files on a daily basis. I loved it. When I wanted to go to part-time work, they continued to bring me in on temporary assignments whenever they could (they were linked to state hiring requirements, etc.) and I also did some private paralegal work. I actually got to work on one case that I'd classify as an "Erin Brokovich" type case. It has never come to trial, but I still wait for the day when something happens to bring it to light. With our focus beginning to change in this country to alternative forms of energy, that might not be too long in coming now..... I stopped working when we moved to Kentucky, for money that is. I've taught various classes over the years and always have scheduled field trips for the community here, as well as theatre dates, symphony performances, etc. I was the VBS lady for - four years, I think. It's a blur.... I had to do most of it without benefit of other human helpers, save for my family, who all took pity and helped me out to save me from my 12-14 hour days...... I have a pile of notes building up for book writing at some point in life - maybe...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorna in the boonies Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I haven't done very much. Babysitter Secretary (part time work, after school in high school) Worked at Hardee's one summer during college Special education teacher I think that's everything -- I've been a SAHM and a pastor's wife for 15 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 (edited) 1. Mucking stables in the 5th grade. 2. Babysitting also in the 5th grade, and also assisted my mom in Home Interiors 3. Sold Home Decor in the Mall during Christmastime 4. McDonald's 5. Winn Dixie 6. McDonald's again 7. Christian Bookstore, when I wasn't on the schedule for one of two McDonald's restaurants. 8. Chick-fil-a... because McDonald's was too far from campus 9. School Cafeteria... because it was closer to my dorm than Chick-fil-a 10. Intern for Selous Foundation the summer before my final year in college 11. RNC telemarketing phone bank, un-paid receptionist for lame-duck Congressman in Washington, DC (lost his primary) 12. Law firm internship 13. Freedom Alliance (Oliver North) & McDonald's (it's expensive to live in northern Virginia!), began coaching the U.S. Naval Academy Debate Team (paid only expenses) 15. American Defense Institute (Capt. "Red" McDaniel), continued coaching 16. The Lukens Company (where I worked as a consultant for a bunch of people, 501c3's, c4's and political candidates), continued coaching until I got married in 1997. 17. Myself 18. Speech/Debate Teacher, River Valley Christian School in Ft. Smith, AR (concurrently with "myself" above) 19. My parent's Scrapbook Store 20. Crafters Home I don't think I've missed any work on my resume' -- but there might be something in my past I've blocked out for one reason or another:D Edited October 17, 2008 by LisaK in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 babysitter (same as everyone else, apparently) fast food clerk book store clerk University library check out clerk various landscaping nurseries -- watered plants, clerk, answered questions interior landscaping librarian for a large law firm ILL and reference for a university library Books and plants are the main themes. I'm leaving out some stuff, I'm sure, because I'm sort of hazy about some temp jobs -- just today we drove past Monsanto and I suddenly remembered working in the greenhouses for a few weeks helping with some experiment on plants waaay back years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 babysitter landscaping assistant (dad owned a landscaping co. I mowed yards) Assistant to artistic director of local ballet (yes I got paid) ballerina (yes, I got paid) movie theater usher sales at The Buckle Opthalmic Assistant (free lasik) Trade Show Rep Mom Preschool teacher HS Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in VA Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Worked in retail (in High School)Bus Driver (High School) Bartender (College) Reservationist at a hotel Sales Secretary at a hotel Tanning Salon Manager Day Care Provider in my home Clinique/Estee Lauder girl Elementary School Teacher Oooh, I forgot that I worked at a zoo one summer. Shoveling buffalo poo, cleaning out monkey cages, and killing mice to feed to the snakes who wouldn't kill them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 stable hand waitress dishwasher cook dorm cleaner/paper typer/pet and plant sitter counter person in a cheese shop ditto in a bakery pollster teaching assistant biology lab medical intern and resident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 (edited) Babysit Receptionist at my Highschool Receptionist/insurance clerk for a Doctor Marrried Cleaned and painted the apartment complex we lived in. Receptionist and billing for my Dad's electrical business Mommy More Babysitting.. Amway Distributor Meadow Fresh Distributor Rental property owners - I do all the bookwork Professional seamstress for several bridal stores, dance studios, Special Olympics and High school marching bands. Lots of PTA work..lots... Homeschooling Mom Grandma - My favorite so far! Edited October 17, 2008 by KatieinMich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Babysitter Piano Teacher Tutor Office Aide DJ 3 days at TCBY before I walked out Cashier at Sound Warehouse "Music Director" at college radio station Copy Editor/Chief Copy Editor for college paper Office Temp Salesperson at Victoria's Secret Salesperson at Pier 1 Account Rep for a PR firm Office Temp Receptionist/Desktop Publishing Specialist/Marketing Person Proofreader for magazine Copy Editor for magazine - was promoted to Managing Editor but quit immediately Freelance programming/web design Astrologer/Astrology Teacher Chatroom Monitor Doula Cub Scout Den Leader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleB Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 -Babysitter -Housecleaner -Daycare worker -Hostess at an Elby's Restaurant -Christian bookstore music manager -Executive recruiter for an executive recruitment firm -Prospect researcher -Database Manager -Proofreader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Grocery bagger Office Assistant in a Floral Import business Too many temp jobs to remember Teacher (1 year at my old private school) Asst. Registrar Financial Aid Officer Sheriff Cadet Pastor's Asst. Public Service Officer (Police Dept.) Office Manager for my husband's construction co. Master's student Deputy Coroner Homeschooling Mom Board Member of Homeschool Coop Now, if that's not random, I don't know what is! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 (edited) That felt like TMI. ;) Edited October 17, 2008 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Never babysat... Concession stand at antique mall Stocking glitterer at mall Salesgirl at mall I (clothing) Salesgirl at mall II (clothing) Salesgirl at mall III (clothing) Waitress Graphic artist (printing) Art director (printing) Mural artist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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