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Entrepreneurship:  How many Jobs  |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 9:08:45 PM
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How many jobs have you had up until now. What were the jobs.
My first job was delivering newspapers, worked at TG&Y, worked at a lawyers office, was a secretary/bookkeeper at City Hall, opened a Maternity & Children's Shop, worked at a printing shop, taught music at school, taught music in college.
Let's hear what jobs y'all have had and have now.
Marly |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 9:39:35 PM
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Hmm, Marly, good topic 
Lesse...worked at my father's office at age 13-18
Illustrator, Radio DJ, Vet tech, Newspaper writer, artistic director of a theater and dance troupe, online magazine writer (hmm, that doesn't really pay though, so I doubt it counts!), and pet-sitter.
~*~Dream all you dreamers~*~
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 9:43:11 PM
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Oh gosh...lets see....babysitting, city hall printing, car hop at A&W, motel maid, grocery store clerk, with my ex ran a fishing resort in MN, daycare provider several times for years at a time, worked at kitchen shop as clerk, taught dollmaking classes at fabric shop, waitress many times, worked as bath and brush person at dog grooming shops twice, elderly care, and now subsitute teacher at elementary school. I had a business selling cloth dolls to shops and making big cloth mannekins for a couple childrens stores years ago too. I have been a waitress and a daycare provider more than any other jobs..because they fit my schedule with my kids more. I don't know if foster mom counts as a job (it IS a job..trust me!) but I have done that alot too. For now I am very content doing the subbing at the school, but could see myself doing daycare in my home again someday.
edtited to add:...forgot housecleaning..I did it full time for 2 years,and part time as a second job many times!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
Edited by - Aunt Jenny on Jul 30 2008 10:40:04 AM |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 06:07:01 AM
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Wow, there's a lot. If you count everything I've ever been paid for, starting with age 11:
Kodak film model
babysitting
housecleaning
landscaping
bookstore clerk (now I'm up to age 17)
housecleaning again
paper bead maker
birchbark wigwam builder (!!)
bookstore clerk again (now I'm out of college)
living history museum interpreter
office temp
editor/publishing specialist at a legal publisher (here I am in the present!) |
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 07:39:30 AM
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Marly, My grandmother worked at Tg & Y and worked in the fabric/pattern dept. What did you do at tg&y ?
AngiKay
www.angikay.etsy.com
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
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sweetproserpina
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
meg
Vinemount
Ontario
Canada
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 07:50:05 AM
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Golly, let's see I can remember-
newspaper girl
dental office cleaner
data inputer
stage crew
museum curator
heritage interpreter
elderly helper/gardener
f&b for cirque du soleil
receptionist
special events supervisor
museum guide
website content writer
heritage interpreter(again)
sales/marketing/book-keeper/co-owner of Fella's car parts business
"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world."
http://quaintandkeepinghouse.blogspot.com New Homekeeping Blog!
http://theprimroseway.blogspot.com/ |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 08:13:25 AM
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Wow- Let's see:
Delivered flyers for a pizza place when I was 12ish
Mowed lawns off and on from about 11-14
Worked at Taco Johns for 2 years
Cleaned Houses for several years both with a company and as my own company
Worked at a Horse Ranch
Worked as a hotel housekeeper
Worked as a hotel front desk/reception
Worked at Pizza Hut
Worked at a convience store
Worked at a telephone survey company
Worked as a home care assistant for an elderly man for a few months
Wow. I guess it really adds up when you sometimes have 2 or 3 jobs at a time!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 6:37:50 PM
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| Lets see.....I have worked at a Playtex Co, Clothing Co, Real Estate as a secretary, later got my real estate license to be an agent and still have them, Cable Company, Babysitter, Law Firm secretary, Been a State Caseworker now for 11 years and will be there until I retire (I hope). |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 6:47:52 PM
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Anglkay:
When I worked at T G & Y, I was in the toy department for a while, then I was a checker-outer, then I went to material. I worked there only for a year.
Marly |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 8:02:46 PM
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Babysitting
Pizza Restaurant
Housecleaning
Billings Farm and Museum (all kinds of different jobs)
Summer Camp Counselor
A handmade/handpainted pottery shop
A place called Heart and Soul and I painted those little wooden signs with the little saying on them that you see in a lot of country decor shops and places like Cracker Barrel.
A Call Center where I had to solicite donations for a university (WORST JOB EVER)
Harding University Bookstore - multiple jobs including cashier, shipping and recieving and accounts and bookkeeping
I taught Kindergarten for 1 year.
I taught 2nd grade for one year.
This will be my 5th year teaching k-12 art.
Farmgirl Sister #17
Blog
www.willowtreecreek.wordpress.com
Felt and Fabric Crafts
www.willowartist.etsy.com
www.willowtreecreek.com
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 01:04:31 AM
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Ok, first I started babysitting when I was young. I am the oldest of 4 kids and I was always pot in charge of them. When I began middle shool I started caring for other kids as well. In high school on random days I went t work with my dad and he dropped me off at one of his construction job sites (home building) and I would be the clean-up crew before the actual clean up crew came. It was hard work and I was always sore for days afterward but I never let him pay me. I just wanted to help him out. My first real pay-check job was at Be Bath and Beyond. I worked in both Everett and Seattle. I worked there for about two years doing various things like being a sales associate, and working freight. Now I work at a psychological research study affiliated with the University of Washington's Psychology Department as a research assistant. It is by far the best and most fun job I have ever had!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283 |
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MissWhit
True Blue Farmgirl
142 Posts
Whitney
Maine
USA
142 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 3:07:45 PM
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1: Hostess @ restaurant
2: CNA for Alzheimers pts
3: CNA for Surgical ICU/secretary @ ski resort (both jobs @ once)
4: Leased apts
5: Real Estate
6: Personal care asst
7: Hospital admission
8: Unit coordinator-Burn Trauma ICU
phew!!!!!!! and I'm only 22 :) hahahaha
"The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest." Thomas More
Farmgirl Sister #154 |
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Buffalomary
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Mary
Caldwell
ID
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 11:00:14 PM
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Hmmm, let's see if I can remember them all:
worked in the orchard sorting cherries
babysitting
waitressing
file clerk
LPN in the Army for 6 1/2 years
stay-at-home mom for 6 years
manager of church nursery
Medical assistant
Medical assistant instructor
elementary school "nurse"
cashier at auto part's store
medical transcriptionist
clerk at Hancock's Fabrics (had to quit, couldn't afford to keep working here because came home with material instead of check!!  )
and currently, I am a full-time student, as well as working for a home health agency parttime taking care of my 92-year-old grandmother, parttime at Boise State University library as a student assistant and consultant work for 2 textbook publishers as a copy-editor, proofreader, and "other duties as requested", as well as an occassional massage!!
I have also tried other things along the way, which didn't work for me but I did learn alot being involved with them: HerbaLife, Shaklee, and Mary Kay.
Buffalomary
You can take the farmer's daughter off the farm but you can't take the farm out of the farmer's daughter!!
Please visit me at my blog: http://buffalomaryscorner.blogspot.com |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2008 : 12:02:21 PM
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This is going to be interesting.
Babysitter of twins when I was 14
Taught ceramic lessons and poured ceramic molds at age 15
Worked as a medical billing agent at the age of 17
Drafted firealarm placements and electrical wiring at age 18
Managed the firealarm office for a skirt chasing pig.
While at college I was a car repo person and bill collector
Worked also as a paralegal at a law office while I finished my degree.
Then became of skiptracer for international banks and large corps
Worked partime with the youth gang task force and also with a batteried shelter for women with children.
When I married I took over the legal side of my husbands business. After he passed away 12 years ago I start my farm and fiber business. I did three years ago manage an organic greenhouse and antique store while also having two retail stores in town. Not sure what the future holds but it is always an adventure.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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Sage
True Blue Farmgirl
207 Posts
Pam
Worland
Wyoming
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 1:22:18 PM
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Oh my, here's my list:
Helped in family business bulk mailing (starting at age 10), babysitting, dime store clerk and waitress at food counter, hotel maid, worked at a pet store, stay at home mom - the very best job, substitute teaching, after school art programs, hobby and ceramics store assistant and instructor, dance aerobics class instructor, museum director, computer store, legal secretary.
Now I'm working on plans for selling my art work so I can be semi-retired and spend more time with all of the grandbabies. Sage:)
Farmgirl sister #140
www.heritagedesigns.etsy.com |
Edited by - Sage on Aug 06 2008 1:36:09 PM |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 1:44:20 PM
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Lets see.. First job babysitting age 12,
clerk at a dairy store
clerk at KFC
Became a mom 1st time 1967 & In Training for second 20 years
Sorted apples at packing plan
Clerk at Bi-mart
Continued Training as a mom #2 & 2 years later for # 3
Clerk at country market
Co-Owner Consignment gift store
Babysitting #1 grandchild *currently only girl*
Owner Country Kitchen Gift store
Divorced & remarried (* Big job there)
Grandma again (first boy)
College Student
Receptionist Eye clinic
Medical Office assistant Mental Health Clinic for 7 years
Grandma again & Divorced again. * thought he was the one...
Co-Owner Tea-Room Restaraunt
Grandmother in training...continues
Chiropractic office assistant
Certified Chiropractic assistant
Married current Husband * Easiest & most enjoyable/rewarding job*
Safe House Domestic Violence Shelter attendant
Promoted to Safehouse Shelter Supervisor
promoted to Domestic Violence Services Coordinator
Retired with Fabulous husband #3 and Living the best life now...past 8 years with 5 grand children and with #6 due Oct.
Gee, I was busy the past 41 years! where did the time go?
Keep life simple, to Simply live. Life is too short to worry about it. |
Edited by - K-Falls Farmgirl on Aug 06 2008 1:57:46 PM |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 2:46:36 PM
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Starting at 15 to present:
- waitress
- housekeeper/mother's helper
- lab assistant/biology dept.
- secretary for biology dept. chair
- drug store clerk
- Title 1 aide in a grade school
- made cotton candy
- home for 20 years with the babies and children
- ran a computer photo booth at the fair
- asst. mgr. House of Fabrics
- own business - wallpaper hanger
- Fabric clerk - V&S variety
- design center Home Depot/measured and sold window coverings and wallpaper
- scheduler for a hot tub company
- Family Development Specialist/Home Visitor - Early Head Start
- Classroom teacher - Early Head Start
- Classroom teacher - Head Start
- Parent child liaison - Even Start
- my own business - SMALL FRIES!!!!
Wow - what a variety if I do say so myself!
Farmgirl Sister #98
Check out my new online store
http://www.shopthefrontier.com/VFstore/index.php?manufacturers_id=79&osCsid=6be4b25bf9555031c6e2e86bbde23dba |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 7:50:07 PM
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Really nice things Sherri.. I was looking for a boy's hat. new baby coming Oct. I'll keep looking..
Keep life simple, to Simply live. Life is too short to worry about it. |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2285 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2285 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2008 : 8:59:11 PM
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Just off the top of my head, which is getting fuzzy.....
Babysitting, note dep't. in bank, library assistant, modeling, typing, bookmobile driver, cutting apricots, stacking boxes, finisher in cabinet shop, library assistant again, sorting almonds, selling Avon, school librarian, teaching in continuation school, school bus driver, clerk in needlework shop, cleaning rental units, truck driving, programmer, and the last 19 years as library tech. Now retired, thank goodness!
Happiness is Homemade |
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vintagetag
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Linda
Cheyenne
WY
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2008 : 09:46:10 AM
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Babysitting
Newspaper delivery (until I got bite on the fanny by a German Shephard)
Bookkeeping for my dad while in high school
Clerk at Gibson's Discount Center
File clerk for the State
Teller at bank
Bookkeeper/Sales Clerk for my dad (had is own electrical business and an antique shop)
Bookeeper for a CPA firm, carpet store, Ford dealership, and then at the Taco John's Headquarters office.
Clerk at Target
Then started doing odd-jobs so I could be with my daughters more - cleaning apartments, painting, and ironing.
Linda
Cheyenne, WY
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2008 : 10:57:24 AM
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I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who has had multiple positions! My list goes like this
High School:
pharmacy assistant
grocery store bakery
Post College
Clerical work at an Insurance company
Bookkeeper for an Electrical Contractor (husband)
Clerical work for my Vet
Clerical work at an Insurance company
Spent 5 years (off and on) doing clerical work as a temporary
Customer Service for Diners Club for 10 years
At home Data Processing
tax preparer for H&R Block
5 years as a self employed tax preparer
Several years as an Election Judge
Joann's(HATED WITH A PASSION)
Honeybaked Ham
Bookkeeper for husband again
My current job is Relief Receptionist (I cover the full time receptionists lunch hour-I only have to work 1 1/2 hour per day and I even get sick days and vacation days-I love this job!)
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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whiteraven
True Blue Farmgirl
134 Posts
Christa
Kansas City
MO
USA
134 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2008 : 10:42:07 PM
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The day I turned 15 I went for my social security card and started at the local water park in Odessa, TX. worked for 2 seasons.
Worked half day in high school through the FFA at a vets clinic.
In the cafeteria in college.
At a pet store.
In a bookstore. -loved it there, but never brought home much money. Lots of books though!
Doing laudrey for a local wealthy woman. This was an interesting job!
Paraprofessional.
I was a watress for a while. Props to those of you who can do that job. I hated it!
Pizza wench. That is to say I answered the phone.
Both the local theme parks in the area where I now live.
At a before and after school program.
In a holistic chiropractic office.
Currently I work seasonally for the IRS. Its not a glamourous job, but it pays the bills.
I hope to eventually make a living off of art in some way. I have so many ideas running around in my head! I want to share them with others.
whiteraven
Life is what you make it! |
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 3:17:37 PM
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I was a car hop at A & W.; McDonalds, when they had poly uniforms and hats, no jewelry and no earrings were allowed; T G and Y in the fabric dept.;some sandwich sub shop, cant remember the chain name was; the college cafeteria inbetween classes; A fine dining Restaurant as a photographer for Mothers day and Fathers Day and as a banquet waitress; Best Products in the jewelry dept,(I think its now out of business) clothing store mgr; a hospital in Data Entry,and admitting, then to a Public Health Dept,delivered parts bearings and sprockets, was reffered to as a 'parts pup'; a tour guide; in a call center; ARC; at an insurance company,
kim |
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Georgia Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
212 Posts
Denise
Atlanta
GA
USA
212 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 3:57:15 PM
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ok, lets see...
babysitter
Wendy's (that didn't last long)
worked at Rich's
asst manager of Fanfare Shoes
asst manager of Fashion Bug
preschool teacher for years
reading teacher
para pro at an McGarrah Elementary School
school bus driver for Clayton County
receptionist at Howard Sheppard trucking
Avon
Tupperware
Tastefully Simple
Pampered Chef
Rockdale Animal Hospital (I am on the website :) )
~Denise~
Proud Farmgirl Sister #113
http://mybigcityfarm.blogspot.com/ |
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frolicnfibers
True Blue Farmgirl
668 Posts
Diana
White City
Oregon
USA
668 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 07:18:14 AM
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Ok, here's my list and hope it's as interesting as the others :)
waitress
ran a Weenie Wagon
drug store clerk
bartender
Office supervisor (25 years for the same company)
Contractor (my hubby and I have an Ornamental Iron business, but I just do the books, bids, etc.)
Fiber Artist and of course "the farm"!
Diana
Please come visit my animals and my Etsy store on my new blog!
http://www.frolicnfibers.blogspot.com |
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