Thursday Thirteen #54

Thirteen Jobs Shelley Has Had I am going to list all of the jobs I have had...in order 1. Babysitting: It was my first job ever. I started babysitting for friends of my parents and then moved on to having my own people. I will say...I was a fabulous babysitter. I had people who still requested me when I came home from college breaks, etc...in the end I had to start telling people I was "retired." I used to be so proud of my babysitting skills. One thing I did...and I learned this from my babysitter growing up (who was wonderful)....I would bring white paper and would have the kids make a picture book of all the fun things we did while their parents were gone. Then after the kids went to bed, I would put the book together and leave it for their parents on the kitchen table...so they could see what their kids did while they were away. 2. Thom McAn Shoes: This was my first "real" job. I loved it. I loved shoes. I loved the people I worked for. It was really excited and it was when I realized that, in essence, I was a pretty good worker. If I didn't go to college, they were going to make me third key/manager in training. The store closed two years later, I am glad I went to college. hee, hee. 3. Wal-Mart: I hated this job. It's one of many reasons I call Wal-Mart...Devil-Mart. The company treats its employees like dirt. The customers treat the employees like dirt. All in all..not a great job, but it was a job for the summer after my freshman year in college. 4. Academic Advising Office: My job for 4 years in college. I loved this job...it was mostly clerical, office work. I did a lot of copying and answering the phone. However, I also got to help some with the advising process. It taught me a lot about work in the real world. 5. Computer Lab Tech: Also a job in college...I sat at a desk and helped people with computer problems when they needed it. You know...hey, my computer won't print. Help! It was fun and I learned a lot about computer troubleshooting. 6. College Telemarketer: This job was fun, at first. It was basically calling prospective students and telling them about the college. I used to do it as a volunteer, but once I got paid to do it...it became less fun. Then...it was about numbers and getting people interested in the school...no matter what. 7. Bath and Body Works: I HATED this job. I thought I would love it because I love their products, but the staff sucked..which made the job suck. 8. Sears- Bed and Bath Dept: This job was okay, but not great. I worked it for the summer after college. I graduated from college and wanted a job that reflected that, so working at Sears wasn't really what I envisioned. 9. Hannaford Photo Lab: When I moved home...I worked there for a year before going to grad school. I loved this job. I worked within walking distance to home...and I liked having a job that was simple, but also technical. I got to make people's film...mix chemicals, etc. Plus, I loved the people who worked there. If I didn't go to grad school...they were offering to train me to take over another store. I went to grad school...and 4 years later Hannaford started closing all of their photo labs. I am glad I went to grad school. 10. Homeless Street Outreach: Loved this job...hardest job I have ever done, but loved it. It was an Americorps position while I was in grad school. We hit the streets and worked with chronically homeless people. It didn't matter how much money I wasn't getting...I loved doing this job. I really felt like my time made a difference. 11. College Counselor: This was my second job while in grad school...and I liked it as much. It's the job I have been the most nervous while doing. I think that for me...I knew that if I didn't do this well...that people's lives were on the line. I liked it, but it taught me that I didn't want to be in counseling as a career. 12. Homeless Shelter Family Center Director: My first social worker job! I started in the main center, but then was promoted to the family center director. I liked the job...when I was allowed to do it. I loved helping families meet their needs...providing with diapers, help with housing, food...parenting education. Unfortunately...it became more political than hands on and so I didn't stay. Plus, I wanted to move back to NY...so, I did. 13. Drug and Alcohol Assessment Coordinator: And my job now. I found this job by chance. If you asked me when I was in grad school if I ever thought I would be working in the criminal justice system...I would have said no, hands down. But, I love my job. I love working with clients. I love working with the judges. And my co-workers are great, great people. There ya go...those are 13 jobs in Shelley's life. What has been your favorite job????

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