What was the first job you had that gave you a pay check?

What kind of work do you do now and do you enjoy it?

I ran a shearing shed and farm, which I Loved,
Now I run a motel, which I also love.

But liked the country life best

Nice. I am actually interested in investing in one. How is the lay out of your motel? :)

My first job was in a sporting goods warehouse at age 15. That was my first official paycheck. Prior to that, I had been house sitting, walking dogs, and mowing lawns since I was about 12.

Now I am a restaurant cook, and though I like the work, I'm not sure I want to keep doing it. I have worked for 3 really bad owners in a row. One of them is wanted by the State and the FBI for tax evasion, amongst other charges. I'm a hard worker, but I want to be rewarded for that work....not be handed a "paper voucher" that has to be cashed on the spot.

Ooh, a cook. My parents are excellent cooks and have their own teeny restaurant, but they are well-known in their area. What sort of cuisine do you specialize in?

My parents invented chocolate extract. I bottled it. 42 years later I'm still getting paid. I am a landlord now. it's ok but it has it's moments.

I don't really have a specialty yet, though I am thinking more along the lines of Asian cuisine: Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Filipino, and maybe some Indian. I have already done a little of the first three. Even used to own a hand-made wok. I also like Cajun/Creole and BBQ too.

I grew up doing a lot of Italian cooking, but no restaurant around here does real Italian anymore. Everything is done quick and dirty. No one wants let chicken sit in milk overnight, or layer a parmagiana, or even slice eggplant the proper way. Most people don't even make a bolognese sauce properly....they just throw some hamburg and sausage in it. And I am only talking about the most basic Italian dishes so far.

Thing is, I never went to culinary school like Krupa did. So I'm still learning a few things. I only recently realized I should focus mainly on Asian food. It's something I have some experience with. It's something I enjoy eating. And it's something I enjoy learning about. Plus Filipino food seems a good way to bring everything together in the end. It already draws influence from southeast Asia and from China. There is some Japanese and Indian influence, as well as European (mainly Spanish).

In fact, if anyone knows of a great recipe for Pad Thai, I would love to have it. So far, I haven't liked the recipes I've come across.

When I was 16 I worked in a flower shop.
The proprietor also owned the funeral home
next door.
We cleaned the windows with embalming fluid.
Looked great, but what a smell..

Now, I run a vacation rental.
And I use Windex.

First job: Stripper


Current job: McDonald's


I am miserable at McD's

Trying to lose weight to go back to dancing.

Then: Customer Service at small town grocery store (bagger). Like the extra cash, hated the job.

Now: Network Infrastructure Technician for the US Air Force Reserves. Love my job and plan on making a career of it.

Humm first job at 15 worked at a IHOP waiting tables.........

Was laid off from my office job working for a construction company due to the economy........

Now I'm back to waiting tables to make ends meet at Olive Garden....

But..........I have another office job lined up for the middle of may and life will finally get back to normal will be working for a Machine Shop this time.....

First job at 16 (I claimed I was already 18yo to be accepted) was as a salesperson in a department store.

Now, I manage people for one of the leading hotel brands worldwide and I love my job - so are the company and the people I work with - very much, in fact have been with the company for almost 8 years and intend to stay longer.

1st job was working at a kennel,cleaning them and letting the dogs out to play or whatever they did, then left for the military.

Now I am a dog walker,best job ever

woohoo stripper!!! i love titty bars!

First job at age 16: working as a cashier at H.L.Green 5 and 10, a store where they sold a little of everything.. I made $0.50 an hr..

Second job : following yr moved to a department store and made $.75 hr.. I was rolling in dough!

Adult job: worked in the medical field, pharmacy tech, dental tech and office manager and then medical assistant for a long time..
Retired now since 2000.

My first job was in insurance in NYC while I was in college-

the experience was invaluable and helped me with jobs I

acquired later on...

I learned how to deal with bosses, co-workers and and

the public.

there's nothing like on- the- job training!


Now unfortunatly I'm unemployed

My first job that gave me a paycheck was when I was 16 slinging burgers at a local fast food place.

Present job: Solutions Engineer - much more fun, although no free food :/

first job was at 16 at Wendys old fashioned hamburgers, loved it, no stress or real responsibilities in life yet and customers were VERY appreciative of friendly service



presently, Im not employed with pay, I work as a full time mother which is the hardest work Ive ever done and the worst paying job,,but I am looking into some self employment options to get us out of this slump,,,,

Grew up farming, got paid for it.

Still farming, not getting paid so much. LOL!

First job: I worked in my dad's machine shop. At age 12, he came to me and said, "I think you can learn how to work". I was like, "Dude. I'm 12. I just got my first boner. WTF???"

Now: Chemical Operations for a Life Sciences Corp. I get to work with machines, chemicals......basically I try not to kill myself and make my company money.