My first job was washing dishes at church after meetings. Then there was babysitting and a two-week stint as a telemarketer! Pronto Pizza lasted a little longer, but not by much.
My first job was working in the food service area at a nursing home. I was 14 when I started and would setup the dining hall for each patron. They had assigned seats so I knew who had food allergies and who preferred cranberry juice to orange juice with their medications. A measly $4 an hour!
My first job was at the car wash my dad opened when I was fifteen. When I got my first paycheck, one of the girl's who worked there with me taught me how to use layaway. I used it to buy a suit jacket - because I've always been sophisticated:)
I got reprimanded for not bringing a copy of my resume once and have never done it again! More often than not, I've not needed it, but better to have it! I also have a "resting bitch face" and calm nature, so I make a point to not looked pissed and try to be energetic, those small things matter!
That's awesome that you haven't got caught yet! However, at the Costco locations here in Hawaii, the gatekeepers are very, very strict and they don't let you in through the Exit door. They always direct you to the Entrance side.
Some other Costco warehouses may be as strict (and of course, others as yours may not be!) as those in Hawaii, so just a heads up for readers trying to sneak through the exit door.
Thank you for the insights of the mobile payment industry in Canada, Ryne. As a side note, I completed my undergrad at the University of Alberta (Go Bears!), so I love to receive any kind of Canadiana news. I know that Edmonton is a major hub for startups and I was really surprised to see that none of the firms that you mention are based out of Edmonton. Bummer!
I will review these Canadian mobile payment solutions in more detail. Thanks again for mentioning them.
My first job was babysitting and taking inventory at a hardware store. We lived in the Bahamas and you had to have a work visa which cost $500 so most teenagers babysat, washed cars or mowed lawns.
Great suggestions Sarah. I'd also encourage you to check out Splender.com. Splender is a new cashback site that launched this summer. We're focused on providing users with competitive cashback rates, a clean & simple site experience, and fast, monthly payments (via check or Paypal). And, we've got lots of new features on the way!
Just a note that up in Canada, the industry is not as old or as advanced as in the US market. There are several smaller mobile payment solutions, not one big one (Square) and several smaller contenders (Chase, PayPal, etc.) like there are in the US.
The big ones there are Payfirma (http://payfirma.com), Moneris (http://moneris.com), and Bluepay (http://bluepay.com). It's kind of interesting to see the differences in the US and Canadian markets, given all the other similarities and proximity to each other.
My first job was babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. It was a pretty big responsibility - 2 kids, all day, 3 days a week when I was 12-13. I learned how much harder it is to spend money you worked for than it is to spend money given to you :)
even if the food court is not outside you can just walk in the exit door (where the food court usually is) it is right near the customer service desk and i have never had an issue doing that.
Squash and pumpkin, two of my favorite fall flavors. I use them in many dishes and desserts.
My first job was cleaning offices with my little brother. My parents got paid and then gave the money to us. I still hate to clean.
My first job was working in a machine shop making various types of parts for garage door openers, trash compactors, beer taps to name just a few.
I'm with all of these except #5. Only dorks get up early on weekends (and my mother).
My first job was washing dishes at church after meetings. Then there was babysitting and a two-week stint as a telemarketer! Pronto Pizza lasted a little longer, but not by much.
My first job was a cashier at a grocery store.
My first job was working in the food service area at a nursing home. I was 14 when I started and would setup the dining hall for each patron. They had assigned seats so I knew who had food allergies and who preferred cranberry juice to orange juice with their medications. A measly $4 an hour!
I scooped ice cream at a restaurant that has 31 flavors.
My first job was at the car wash my dad opened when I was fifteen. When I got my first paycheck, one of the girl's who worked there with me taught me how to use layaway. I used it to buy a suit jacket - because I've always been sophisticated:)
I worked at an after school math place similar to kumon.
I got reprimanded for not bringing a copy of my resume once and have never done it again! More often than not, I've not needed it, but better to have it! I also have a "resting bitch face" and calm nature, so I make a point to not looked pissed and try to be energetic, those small things matter!
My first job was being a waitress for Pizza hut.
Serving as a poll official on election day! 12 long hours of helping folks do their civic duty.
Hi Guest,
That's awesome that you haven't got caught yet! However, at the Costco locations here in Hawaii, the gatekeepers are very, very strict and they don't let you in through the Exit door. They always direct you to the Entrance side.
Some other Costco warehouses may be as strict (and of course, others as yours may not be!) as those in Hawaii, so just a heads up for readers trying to sneak through the exit door.
Aloha from Hawaii,
Damian
Thank you for the insights of the mobile payment industry in Canada, Ryne. As a side note, I completed my undergrad at the University of Alberta (Go Bears!), so I love to receive any kind of Canadiana news. I know that Edmonton is a major hub for startups and I was really surprised to see that none of the firms that you mention are based out of Edmonton. Bummer!
I will review these Canadian mobile payment solutions in more detail. Thanks again for mentioning them.
My first job was babysitting and taking inventory at a hardware store. We lived in the Bahamas and you had to have a work visa which cost $500 so most teenagers babysat, washed cars or mowed lawns.
I was a bus girl at a small diner all throughout high school and college. Great money and gave me great customer service skills!
My mother became ill and was unable to pay for all of her medical supplies and medicine. I took on the responsibility of assisting her.
Great suggestions Sarah. I'd also encourage you to check out Splender.com. Splender is a new cashback site that launched this summer. We're focused on providing users with competitive cashback rates, a clean & simple site experience, and fast, monthly payments (via check or Paypal). And, we've got lots of new features on the way!
Hey Damian,
Just a note that up in Canada, the industry is not as old or as advanced as in the US market. There are several smaller mobile payment solutions, not one big one (Square) and several smaller contenders (Chase, PayPal, etc.) like there are in the US.
The big ones there are Payfirma (http://payfirma.com), Moneris (http://moneris.com), and Bluepay (http://bluepay.com). It's kind of interesting to see the differences in the US and Canadian markets, given all the other similarities and proximity to each other.
My first job was babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. It was a pretty big responsibility - 2 kids, all day, 3 days a week when I was 12-13. I learned how much harder it is to spend money you worked for than it is to spend money given to you :)
I was a babysitter when I was in college. That was my first job
My first job was at McDonald's as a cashier when I was in high school.
even if the food court is not outside you can just walk in the exit door (where the food court usually is) it is right near the customer service desk and i have never had an issue doing that.
Working as a cashier in a restaurant