Since it's Labor Day, I thought I'd keep things simple, so for this week I'd like to talk about our earliest work experiences ...
What was your first job?
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I did babysitting from the time I was 12 or so - just for a few neighbors, my parents' friends and relatives - but that kept me well employed for a while. :) When I was in high school I worked for a local department store (in their domestics department, of course!) and through my college summers I worked for a small kitchen supply store and then a household linens store. (Sensing a theme here, lol?)
But my first full-time job out of college was for a Boston-area newspaper. I started as a "service directory" reporter, which had me writing up interviews with advertisers ... not the most interesting position of course, but I loved being part of the newspaper environment. Finally I was invited to join the "Features Desk" where I got to write about all kinds of "soft" news, and mostly food articles. Those were some fun times - I got to meet a lot of interesting people and attend some very cool events. :)
I thought I might continue freelancing once I had children, but balancing new motherhood and deadlines was not an easy juggle! And so I've been out of (paying) work since Bookworm was born ...
I'd love to hear about your first job(s)! If you have a moment, please leave a comment below ... and I will see you here again very soon!
(p.s. Just finished making picalilli with Mum ... will post pictures and recipe tomorrow!)
