What was your first job?
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My first job was washing dishes in a pub. It has helped me by teaching me how to do boring, repetative tasks, to realise when the work needs doing, do it, don't talk about it, and most importantly, whatever job I've been in since, I always remember that it could be far worse!\n\nI now work in ICT support - where I occasionally have to do boring, repetative tasks, and need to ensure work is done when it should be, rather than talking about how busy you are. I know some people at work who I'd love to see washing dishes, they'd never be able to hold the job down, they just couldn't do it, but they think they are really clever and hard working.
198888
i would work at a grocery store as a cashier or a department store...its what i did for two years until i turned 18 and could work at a restaurant.
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If you are seriously interested in having a summer job start applying now before college students are back.  My first jobs were at the mall.  I worked in the food court and at a department store.  I also worked at a couple restaurants.  Made great money as a server.  You could be a server or hostess at a restaurant, or a cashier at just about any store.  Many places hire just for summer.  The key is getting the job before a college student does.
159189
Your first day on the job or Jan 1st, whichever applies.
564284
I had one boss who asked me to make prayer books during working hours at a government command.  \n\nAnother boss (a different government office) had me make copies of his route maps for his semi-pro offroading trips.  The same boss with the maps asked me to take his blood pressure when he wasn't feeling well. (I was a Medical Assistant before I became a Civil Servant.)  \n\nA doctor I interned with used me as a personal assistant for the day during my internship.  We shopped for groceries for a lavish party she was throwing that evening.  I helped her prep food which I thought was weirder than the shopping.  Later on I found out that I looked exactly like her daughter.\n\nWhen I was a teenager working at McDonald's my boss asked me to write a rap song for our crew to perform at Sea World.\n\nYeah, I've had some strange requests in my time...
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refer to the first question
192077
I make 38 with mine.\n\nThis is my first job.
426739
Working at a zoo.\nthat would be great... even if I had to shovle poop all day.\n I love animals
670580
I started working when I was five years old..yes five..I started polishing shoes..I had my own wooden shoe box polish holder which doubled as a foot rest.it had a metal shaped upside down shoe on the top of the box.so people could rest their shoe on while I polished it..I started out at 50 cents..the it keep going up..I did this every weekend..and as I got older I added more types of jobs to my repertoire..but never stopped doing the shoes...until now that is..\nthen once out of school..I was out of work for maybe two months...by my own wantings..it was my FREE summer before I had to get to work..after all..I made it all the way through school and now graduated..so so time off was what I wanted..so I say two months was the longest ever..\nsmile\nGOOD LUCK\nand God Bless
739120
congratulations on your first question!
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What was the first question?
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Work study programs\n\nI paid for my first year of college with babysitting money.
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What kind of work are you in?
956740
I worked around my neighborhood when I was 8-9yrs.\nI got my 1st paying job w/ SS# when I was 14 yrs. old.
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I love my job.  I started with basically no experience but the job has provided all that I need - and does so on a continual basis.  My supervisor is great and for the most part I get along with everyone in the office.  I am constantly able to learn something new and this helps to keep me excited about going into work.
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No_nickname made a very good suggestion, about babysitting or dogsitting, as a first job, until you're old enough for regular employment. This would only work if you truly like children or animals, but if you do, it is a great way to gain references for your resume later on. If you are reliable, the families you work for will be happy to recommend you for job openings they hear about, maybe even in their own business!\n\nMy youngest daughter babysat when she was your age, and used to find creative ways to keep the children busy, instead of telling them to just watch tv. She played games with them, did crafts, etc., and the kids always asked their parents to call her instead of other sitters, because they loved the attention. Think of it as the beginning of 'networking'! Good luck.\n\nMy first job was taking care of animals on a farm.\n\nI just noticed that you said that 'neighborhood jobs don't work where you live'... could you explain a bit? (Use the Add Details button below the question) and I'll try to think of some more ideas that might be suitable if I understand the situation.\n\nEdited to add: You do have some limitations on what's available, for sure! But you sound very motivated, and that's a good quality to have; it will help you to succeed in whatever you do.\n\n Some entry-level types of work might include:\n1.  Stocking shelves in a grocery store, or cleaning the showcases, etc. when the store is closed (a surprising amount of work happens on Sunday so store is ready for customers on Monday).\n2. Cleaning cages at a veterinary clinic or animal shelter (the latter may not be paying work... how badly do you need the income, vs. the job experience?\n3. Kitchen helper at a nursing home or other facility: peeling potatoes, clearing tables, loading the dishwasher,etc.\n4. At a newspaper office, getting the weekly advertising flyers sorted to go in peoples mailboxes.\n\nThere are lots more, depending on the size of your community. You need to figure out what kind of work suits you best, and apply for that first. Don't take something you absolutely hate. Keep your ears open, and if you see a business that appeals to you, ask to speak to the manager when the place isn't too busy. Ask if they have any part-time beginner-level work. Bring your resume. Also ask the older teens whom you know, which employers are good to work for, because it's better to know this in advance. Some bosses are awful to work for, and have a high turnover of staff for that reason; that's why they are always hiring!\n\nThat's all I can think of at the moment.
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It reminds me of my first job after leaving school. I was a wringer out for a one-armed window cleaner.\nHe would have been working harder if it wasn't for me? ;o)