Last week while sharing Cheryl's retirement, it dawned on me that my 'career' has not been as consistent. For 39 years she had ONE job. And while I admire her tenacity, my colorful 'career' has been no less fulfilling. I may have even learned a few things. I've decided to try to recall my jobs...
I have-in no particular order worked as:
*A Waitress, yes were not yet called servers.
*A child care provider. Okay, a babysitter
*A real estate secretary-for one week...never got the hang of transferring calls!
*I taught gymnastics for a summer school-twice. I still love to cartwheel and stretch!
*I've taught a few yoga classes....Ohhhmmmmmmm.......
*A travel agent and I can still rock the cheap reservation.
*A dental assistant. My brother in law made it so fun!
*A bartender and I've got the stories to prove it.
*A hair stylist and nail tech, and I still love that business.
*A furniture sales person. I know how to buy a good mattress and sofa!
*I put in some time in our warehouse-I had an in with the boss!
*I worked as an aerobics instructor/weight trainer and yes, I wore a leotard and leg warmers!
*A roofing estimator and with my dubious math skills, that was a real challenge.
*I worked in retail and gave back my whole paycheck for clothes.
*I was a masseuse, and yes, I was properly trained.
*A writer, 'Love is the Drug' my one and only story of love and hope.
*A blogger-8 years and counting.
I probably have forgotten 2 or 10 other employment opportunities, but I think you get the picture. I have always regretted not furthering my education (aside from Beauty School and Masseuse Training) but I'll never regret the things I have learned and the people I met. With my short attention span, my various jobs seemed to suit me. I loved the exploring and jumping in and learning new skills. Variety is the spice of life-right?
Speaking of spice, if I only could land my dream job of cookie taster in a fine bakery. Now that's a job I could stick with. Have a sweet week, my darlings! xoxo
Speaking of spice, if I only could land my dream job of cookie taster in a fine bakery. Now that's a job I could stick with. Have a sweet week, my darlings! xoxo
6 comments:
You forgot one...even though you weren't compensated monetarily for it, that "job" was FRIEND. And you are very good at it.��
Julie LaFleche
Interesting just as I got really good as an industrial toilet scrubber and floor buffer I was promoted to etouffee chef. I got fired from that job because I couldn't stop laughing at the word etouffee.
Other than a few summer jobs as a teenager, I tend to get a job and stay in it a long time. In fact, I'm in my 32 year at Xavier
Julie, You are so sweet and that is my MOST important job. Hug, Sweetie.
Mark-You can't let that go can you? Miss you ya big, nut!
Charles-32 years is amazing! I'm sure you rock that job. xo
I got fired from that job because I couldn't stop laughing at the word etouffee.
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Roth, Meet you at Fishbone's for a big, hot, tasty plate of seafood etouffee!
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