Valerie in Chicago Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 English teacher at a very large Chicago public high school Associate Producer in the TV Production Dept of a major Chicago ad agency Assistant Director at the NBC affiliate in Peoria Production Crew at the PBS affiliate in Peoria Newscaster at the country music station in Peoria waitress at a Pizza Hut (where I learned how to tip REALLY WELL) assistant manager of a Little Caesar's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 shepherd Retail store clerk piano teacher Bank Teller Accounting Intern CPA at a "Big Six" Firm (when there were six) Financial Officer at two different bank holding companies Accounting Instructor at a jr. business college I think I remembered it all - some of that was a long time ago! oh, and curriculum junkie and cloth diaper addict :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenayofRohan Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Fun question! Shoe Sales Person (15 yrs old!) House cleaner Manager of a frozen yogurt store Fitness Instructor at health club Receptionist of large company College Grad Secretary Children's Ministry Director at 2 churches Teacher at a private school Homeschool mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest janainaz Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 hostess waitress receptionist admin. assistant executive assistant to a major jerk mgr. of an executive suites office manager/finance co. day care provider - "yuck" and "never again" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Lover Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Paid Work: Cashier at my high school cafeteria Food Assistant at hospital kitchen Arby's Assistant Chef and Cashier Research Assistant Clerk at Book Cache Clerk at Alaska Women's Bookstore Self-Employed House Cleaner Certified Home Health Aid Certified Nursing Assistant Licensed Midwife Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant(vampire) Licensed Practical Nurse Unpaid: Assistant Librarian Homeschool Mother Walking Dictionary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 babysitter Arby's cashier DuPont -LSE Belk's Cashier Worked for inlaws at John Deere dealership Wal-Mart Cashier picture framer secretary for a hospital clinic that ran an outreach clinic for 8 different specialty doctors insurance clerk for a peds office Deli and meat wrapper at Food Lion Car dealership secretary House cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 babysitter dishwasher (by hand at a little Finnish 6 table place, I walked there) motel maid cake decorator I worked at a bakery and a deli I ran the ticket office for a deep sea fishing boat for a few summers (where my best friend called my lunch a 12-pack and a trilogy) I worked at Dominoes I washed dishes in the college cafeteria I was a park interpreter at Lake Dennison Recreational Area and Otter River State Forest for a summer. I did slab work for a potter I painted and stenciled for a crafter I cleaned houses I was a wildlife rehabilitator I ran a wildlife hospital I started and ran a nonprofit hotline for nuisance wildlife issues I went to Japan and worked at an animal shelter after the Great Hanshin Earthquake for a month. I think that's everything, more or less.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 babysitting cut lawns MCdonalds Eckerds Abeka Book - packers/ correspondence school Schmidt's Pharmacy - office clerk Airborne Express - Data Entry Printing shop Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center bath and Body works at Christmas Marriott - Executive Assistant CEO of my home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 This is fun! Let's see how good the memory is: (not in order) babysitter house cleaner waitress bartender sous chef/short order cook liquor promotions admin asst proofreader copy editor account manager-ad agency traffic manager-ad agency sales promotions manager-retail store transcriptionist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I began working at 16 sales clerk, and then a manager in an art materials/drafting supply store for approximately 10 years (during those years, I had my own silkscreening business on the side) assistant to manager and then manager of temporary personnel office for 3 years worked as a temp in a large insurance company, and at the convection oven test kitchen for Sharp 8 months as an assistant in veterinarian's office dog trainer for the past 10 years - secretary, and recently took on the job of bookkeeper at my congregation for the past 3 years, I have been doing programs at our local library which include crafts, fiber arts, and origami I have also done a few side businesses with my dh: crafts business trophy/plaque business - made wooden plaques, clocks, etc. for several trophie businesses in the area I sold several of my paintings & drawings at an art gallery when my older dd was very young. That's about it. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I didn't start until after my first BA, and didn't have the normal range of beginning jobs. I think I've been really lucky in what I've done I have worked in: Statistical analysis (analyst) Democratic Party Researcher-speech writing Democratic Party Speech writer Democratic Party Jr. Acc't Exec, Middle East & Africa, Marketing & Sales, Citibank, Int'l. Acc't Exec, Middle East & Africa, Marketing & Sales, Citibank, Int'l Acc't Exec, Marketing & Sales, Philip Morris Int'l (worst job I ever had) University Prof--taught French Lang, French Lit, Creative Writ. Ran company I owned with ex husband for 7 years. Full time mom and homeschooler (best job I ever had :)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Let's see how good my memory is... paid: cashier at toy store ice cream shop (worked 2nd job at toy store for several months) retail gift shop cashier at airport gift shop animal care at pet store veterinary assistant (5 years) temporary clerical underwriting assistant (4 years) self-employed home cleaner with dh unpaid: MOPS publicity coordinator MOPS finance coordinator Sunday school teacher (two classes on worship) Worship team member (4 years) (Not just a job but an adventure) sounding board for dh and his business (UGH!) Best teacher ever (according to my ds today) writer (hoping to move to paid category someday) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Babysitter Camp counselor Book store clerk dietary aide for a hospital researcher for a state police drug lab (unpaid intern) bank teller researcher in a genetics lab receptionist/ physician's assistant telephone book delivery campus ministry worker childbirth educator daycare provider (current) writer (current) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apiphobic Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Thank you to all that played. I've enjoyed hearing how varied our jobs have been. I guess babysitting is sort of a rite of passage for girls. :D Some of the job titles were pretty funny. Still wondering what a "chip girl" is. Laughed at the "Big Six" comment (when there were six) and "executive assistant to a major jerk." I also loved hearing what the favorites and not-so-favorites were. Has anybody seen that show Dirty Jobs on the Discovery Channel? :lol: Was surprised to hear someone mention they didn't start working until after college. I guess that could be another poll. When did you start working for pay? I also forgot to include survey caller, modeling, volunteering for congressman, and office temp work for my list. Thanks for reminding me; I should update my resume. ;) Anyway, thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I will play: babysitter donut shop (a mom and pop joint, I helped make the donuts then sold them, closed shop each day.) Disneyland - employee cafeteria grunt camera shop front desk gal and helped process film UCLA grad. dorm cafeteria grunt teachers aid UCLA nitrate film restoration assistant UCLA microfiche creator AMPAS front desk gal UCLA Medical Photo lab. library aid Northwestern. research assistant Northwestern Personnel grunt Art Institute of Chicago instructor NU Adult ed., also at Mundelein University front desk gal Elgin, IL YMCA editor oddball newsletters for local mother of twins club, local Autism group, national Mothers from H*ll2 disability group. also briefly did kidkare in my home - never again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deece in MN Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) babysitter nanny floral designer/flower shop employee blackjack dealer (least favorite job) administrative assistant yoga instructor business manager for yoga association ad set associate quilt shop employee (my favorite of all of them!) forgot that I had a paper route as a kid :) Edited October 18, 2008 by Deece in MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 babysitter fast food clerk flight school front office Citibank CS rep Architectural office book store K-mart repackager (don't rip open sock packages please!) food delivery animal shelter runner/office district court file clerk and my favorite/most rewarding job: Mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Here are my paid jobs: babysitter door-to-door poll taker (college) basketball player (no money, but paid for college tuition) resident advisor (no money, but paid for dorm room and food) computer lab night shift supervisor (college) retail clothing sales CPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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