tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post6619903511092935420..comments2023-11-05T06:53:45.263-06:00Comments on Purple and Pearls : My First Job: The LaddersAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09887485490116277622noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-22376797167822582642015-08-23T21:02:08.767-05:002015-08-23T21:02:08.767-05:00My first job was as a waitress. Sometimes it was g...My first job was as a waitress. Sometimes it was great, because the tips would count up to be more that minimum wage, but then there were weeks where it wasn't. Not a great job, but it was a start!The Dainty Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15183735549647081521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-32583183730351860232015-08-22T11:16:43.692-05:002015-08-22T11:16:43.692-05:00My first job was working at a barn. I would groom ...My first job was working at a barn. I would groom and tack up horses and was a counselor at the summer camp. I learned a lot about hard work, professionalism, and responsibility. Plus I got free lessons!ELGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05891332568487032508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-86682184790228961022015-08-21T08:04:14.024-05:002015-08-21T08:04:14.024-05:00It's crazy how sometimes it really is the jobs...It's crazy how sometimes it really is the jobs we least expect to that end up teaching us the most!<br /><br /><a href="http://cominguprosestheblog.com" rel="nofollow">Coming Up Roses</a>ericaligenzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313758786680500536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-77718856395011034072015-08-21T07:25:06.812-05:002015-08-21T07:25:06.812-05:00It's amazing how much you can learn from the e...It's amazing how much you can learn from the experience of having a job - while at the time it doesn't seem so informative. Every experience teaches you something, and jobs definitely teach you the responsibility of accountability for sure!<br /><br />With Love, Fatema | creativeinthearts.blogspot.co.ukFatemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289273562793308606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-27002242110132369312015-08-20T23:33:14.857-05:002015-08-20T23:33:14.857-05:00I definitely agree that starting out young teaches...I definitely agree that starting out young teaches you the value of hard work. One of my first jobs was babysitting as well!Alexis R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03567727934198449323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-67039034791854934862015-08-20T16:41:54.572-05:002015-08-20T16:41:54.572-05:00I helped out around my parents' office when I ...I helped out around my parents' office when I was in high school - it's always great to hear about how developing a strong work ethic at a young age can be beneficial!<br />xx, <a href="http://thesouthwesternprepster.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Southwestern Prepster</a>Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10349408821198940036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-29446873502587931922015-08-20T12:06:10.427-05:002015-08-20T12:06:10.427-05:00My first job was a blogger and I stick with that f...My first job was a blogger and I stick with that field till now!!Jasmine Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560114029237659716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-67895409622076503442015-08-20T11:27:01.548-05:002015-08-20T11:27:01.548-05:00I totally agree that every job teaches you somethi...I totally agree that every job teaches you something, no matter how bad it is! Sounds like you have an amazing work ethic!<br /><br />xo, Alicia | <a href="http://www.aliciatenise.com" rel="nofollow">Alicia Tenise</a>Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03919848358310045006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-84525106506426592392015-08-20T10:13:38.134-05:002015-08-20T10:13:38.134-05:00I used to scoop dog poop and pick up pinecones in ...I used to scoop dog poop and pick up pinecones in our yard and my dad would pay me based on a determined rate per pound haha I still have an IOU that I had written out for him when I was like 8Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01113676073305034925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-56466543715329224842015-08-20T07:15:18.464-05:002015-08-20T07:15:18.464-05:00I am now officially jealous you studied abroad in ...I am now officially jealous you studied abroad in Spain! Kudos to you for working, saving, and living your best life!<br /><br />xo,<br />Stephanie<br />Diary of a Debutante<br />www.thediaryofadebutante.comDiary of a Debutantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11005984961578458811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-66459480534873932572015-08-19T23:48:30.123-05:002015-08-19T23:48:30.123-05:00I could not agree with you more! Starting work at ...I could not agree with you more! Starting work at an early age definitely taught me the value of hard work and doing my best no matter the job! Like you, I started off babysitting. I loved it and think it is what led me to my career as a teacher. I also spent some time working in my grandparents orchard. Nothing harder than standing for 8 hours and sorting apricots and peaches! <br /><br />xo Ashley Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02632400639420210895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-67496883312882541682015-08-19T22:16:44.720-05:002015-08-19T22:16:44.720-05:00My first job was babysitting!! My first real job w...My first job was babysitting!! My first real job was retail and it was....eh....<br />Lauren<br /><a href="http://www.thefashionistasdiary.com/" rel="nofollow">The Fashionista's Diary</a><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468231292247161254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-72680712104238828112015-08-19T22:13:51.078-05:002015-08-19T22:13:51.078-05:00My first job was babysitting as well but my first ...My first job was babysitting as well but my first "real" job was being a secretary. It was the furthest thing from glamorous but I learned how to save and how to develop a good work ethic!<br /><br />Annie // <a href="http://www.annienbelle.blogpost.com" rel="nofollow">Annie N Belle</a>Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013820040347138152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-74818655700095334442015-08-19T20:23:58.494-05:002015-08-19T20:23:58.494-05:00First job was definitely babysitting (started at 1...First job was definitely babysitting (started at 12)First for real job where I was on taxes, etc I started at 14 working at a pizza place! I've had many jobs since then, but blogging has definitely been my favorite! :)<br /><br />Courtney// <br /><a href="http://www.aswestumblealong.com" rel="nofollow">As We Stumble Along </a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-85425320657415314652015-08-19T18:40:42.066-05:002015-08-19T18:40:42.066-05:00The only job I've ever had has been nannying. ...The only job I've ever had has been nannying. I have been babysitting since I was 13 but worked full time as a nanny beginning my senior year of high school. That job has continued and I now have about three families I split my time between! I love kids and I love the relationships I build with them and their parents. <br /><br />http://thealwaysblog.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15780066476511656424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-48317573061305322752015-08-19T16:44:34.863-05:002015-08-19T16:44:34.863-05:00My first job was as a babysitter then I worked at ...My first job was as a babysitter then I worked at Hollister, then as a receptionist at a hair salon and in college as a nanny. First jobs teach us a lot!Fairy Princess Jordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463494133725810723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-77672074448272350992015-08-19T16:44:02.125-05:002015-08-19T16:44:02.125-05:00I remember my first job vividly. I have such wonde...I remember my first job vividly. I have such wonderful memories from it and I love how independent I felt! <br /><br />Nicole // <a href="http://chroniclinghome.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Chronicling Home</a>Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00211852788732420339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-35759086647097260242015-08-19T16:42:30.908-05:002015-08-19T16:42:30.908-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00211852788732420339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-58096845243334314732015-08-19T15:49:31.574-05:002015-08-19T15:49:31.574-05:00You seriously learn the most lessons from your fir...You seriously learn the most lessons from your first job…and your experiences sound so exciting - not many people get those opportunities. Just setting yourself up for success early babe! x Nicole | www.changeanddress.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09111870248769253210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-81203694752339139812015-08-19T14:55:13.487-05:002015-08-19T14:55:13.487-05:00My first job was babysitting as well! I still nan...My first job was babysitting as well! I still nanny on the week nights for a family after my full time job. I think it showed me my true love for children and proved that ultimately I want to be a full time mom. Loved hearing about your first jobs!<br /><br />-Morgan<br />How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-89496687905413131712015-08-19T14:49:23.332-05:002015-08-19T14:49:23.332-05:00My first job was working at an ice cream store! A ...My first job was working at an ice cream store! A friend got me the interview, and I spent five total years with the company. I was (and am still) very close with my previous boss and learned so much through my time with them!<br /><br /><a href="%E2%80%9Cwww.pickyourbeau.com%22" rel="nofollow">Pick Your Beau</a><br />Pick Your Beauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219290318653157706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-29942099270876433042015-08-19T11:56:32.016-05:002015-08-19T11:56:32.016-05:00My first job was babysitting also and then that tu...My first job was babysitting also and then that turned into nannying. My first real job was in retail and that was definitely a bust. (Retail isn't so bad, it was just my store that was frustrating)<br /><br />xoxo, Jenny || <a href="http://www.breakfastatlillys.com" rel="nofollow">Breakfast at Lillys </a>Breakfast at Lillyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16925645673720403795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-10684084593349692382015-08-19T11:33:15.138-05:002015-08-19T11:33:15.138-05:00My first job was babysitting as well. It was tirin...My first job was babysitting as well. It was tiring but it really taught me how to handle kids! My first actual job is working at a coffee shop -- and I still have that job. It gets stressful at times but I like it overall!Ashley @ Lilly & Lemonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03864365097642995823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-89150241173155928912015-08-19T10:34:41.537-05:002015-08-19T10:34:41.537-05:00I've worked from a young age as well - restaur...I've worked from a young age as well - restaurant hostess, babysitter, retail, insternships... I can really relate to your wide variety of experiences. I truly believe that working from a young age and working at an array of different places provides an amazing outlook and perspective for me as a young adult!<br /><br />http://www.thepdxbelle.com/Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14875681888844198851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532425074373724530.post-48459601555513858282015-08-19T09:28:44.865-05:002015-08-19T09:28:44.865-05:00Like you, my first job was babysitting in middle s...Like you, my first job was babysitting in middle school (I thought that I could finally live out my Babysitters' Club Book fantatsies haha), but my first "Job" job was working at a bakery in the summers starting when I was 16! Overall I did really enjoy it. It wasn't perfect and not something I'd want to do for the rest of my life, but definitely a pretty great first job (and lots of free baked goods- I miss that!)<br /><br />xoxo A<br />www.southernbelleintraining.comAnnaliesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691548618653074600noreply@blogger.com