How old were you when you got your first job!

renovation · 11-18-2006, 11:06 PM

How old were you when you got your first real paying job that you had to punch a time clock?

I know for me I was 14 years old working for a wholesale/retail jewelry and pots and pan dist. I was rich made $1.60 per hour.

mcs328 · 11-18-2006, 11:36 PM

Student office worker making 4.15/hr at UMCP.

ArkiStan · 11-19-2006, 12:10 AM

I delivered newspapers by bike when I was in 7th grade. But there was no time clock so I guess it doesn't count. I just got paid by the number of papers I delivered. It sucked cause it was a very obscure paper to which not many people subscribed. I rode twice the distance of other boys to deliver less than half the number of issues.

ray · 11-19-2006, 12:29 AM

Age 16, stock boy.

chrissy · 11-19-2006, 12:34 AM

15, worked in a small town ice cream shop and restaurant.

Sirrich3 · 11-19-2006, 12:38 AM

17...a summer camp counselor

avlena · 11-19-2006, 02:12 AM

babysitting since I was 13, but I started my first real job at 15 at our city library. To this day, I still shudder when I see carts of books waiting to be put away!

Thesifer · 11-19-2006, 03:25 AM

18 United States Navy

ShawnLee · 11-19-2006, 08:09 AM

17, part time janitor for a couple of weeks. If that doesn't count...
18, soldier, United States Army.

MikeD · 11-19-2006, 08:37 AM

12 - newspaper route. Made about $60/month.

14 - manual labor, cutting grass for local Parks and Rec. Made $5/hr. $200 week at 14 years old...I felt like a king!

My kids can bank on working at a young age. My 10 year old only has a few years left.

KIISQueen · 11-19-2006, 09:25 AM

Babysitting at 13 for babies around my neigborhood!

kgsilvas · 11-19-2006, 10:21 AM

My first job was selling milk at the cafeteria window in elementary school when I was 9 yrs old.

Got my ss# then so I could get paid through the school district. It was a trip to get a real paycheck, just like the teachers and lunch ladies! Don't remember what the pay was, but I know it was a little over minimum wage. That beat the heck out of newspaper delivery, mowing lawns, babysitting, etc. Plus, I got to work during school hours. Woo hoo!

HmpDeeHmp · 11-19-2006, 11:04 AM

12 - Paper route

Mommypooh · 11-19-2006, 11:10 AM

My first real job that was not forced labor was at 18 almost 19 years old. I worked for hallmark. I made $7 and hour.

proior to that I worked for my stepdad in his verizon wireless store tduring the school year I worked Saturdays and during the summer I worked 6 days a week 70 hours a week and only got paid for the deals I closed. I made about $125 a month during the summer and it was cash under teh table. I didn't have a choice I had to work there from the time I was 16 and it was so my stepdad could go golfng or screwing other women.

I don't plan to make my kids work. They will have the oportunity to make money at home. They will have set chores that are non paid and then there will be extra chores for money. If they want to buy something they can save up by doing the extra chorres, and even if they chose to get a job they still have to do their regular chores.

I also believe school to be a job in and of itself. They may not make an actual paycheck but if they want to go to the movies I will give them the money as long as the grades are good. This worked well for me, growing up.

SHK1024 · 11-19-2006, 11:23 AM

My first job was when I was about 5-7 (too young to really remember), my mom worked part time for an office firm, and we helped do the mailing of stuff. Fold the paper, stuff it into an envelope, label it with the address labels, and stamp it. We had a big automatic stamper, and so that's what I would do. Hold it up high and each time they gave me an envelope, I'd slam it down and get the stamp on there. It was cool because her boss would split our paycheck 3 ways (with my older brother too) and my parents put the money into a savings account with our names on it. Made quite a bit, thousands, never spent any. Obviously, I think we got more share of that paycheck then we deserved, haha. Probably spent an hour a week or something really tiny like that.

Airencracken · 11-19-2006, 05:37 PM

16 Mobile DJ

Napoleon54 · 11-19-2006, 07:29 PM

I think I was 13 when I started working at my Uncle's marina. Mow the lawns, stock shelves in the store, etc, but what I really liked was working on the gas dock where I could see the occasional bikini-clad hottie come in for a fill-up.

angl2b · 11-19-2006, 08:52 PM

started babysitting at 10 - my little sister
babysitting neighbors children at 11
started teaching at chinese school as an assistant teacher and youth group at 15
became a childcare sunday school teacher at 16
telemarketer at 17
retail sales at 18
office job at 19
which one of these above actually counted?

mcs328 · 11-20-2006, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angl2b

started babysitting at 10 - my little sister
babysitting neighbors children at 11
started teaching at chinese school as an assistant teacher and youth group at 15
became a childcare sunday school teacher at 16
telemarketer at 17
retail sales at 18
office job at 19
which one of these above actually counted?

Ones you actually get paid for. Otherise it's just volunteer work or exploitation depending on how you look at it.

utcpal · 11-20-2006, 01:09 PM

21 - Sales person (Actually paid) I didnt count other small jobs

RoniMan · 11-20-2006, 02:23 PM

16 - assistant to a travel agent

Prngr44 · 11-21-2006, 08:50 AM

15. I did yardwork for an old man who I came to realize was a bit homosexual and promptly quit when he started to creep me out. He did pay well though and often encouraged me to take off my shirt when I got sweaty.

Prevert.

PlayBoyWorld · 11-21-2006, 11:01 AM

15, Appraisal Assistant. I worked in a little office so small that my boss had to leave when my shift started because we both didn't fit in there.

It was cool because I learned a lot of things about what adds value to a home. Did you know that if the street you live on has divider lines, it decreases the value of your home?

tupacboy · 11-21-2006, 12:11 PM

Tutoring @ 15... 1995 and making $25 bux an hour!... 4 hrs per day... 3 days a week... i was big pimpin

angl2b · 11-21-2006, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcs328

Ones you actually get paid for. Otherise it's just volunteer work or exploitation depending on how you look at it.

then I got my first job at 10

InfiniteNothing · 11-21-2006, 02:17 PM

I say it's the first job you get taxed on.

Jcranmer · 11-21-2006, 03:37 PM

16
Part time mail room clerk

Nija · 11-21-2006, 03:40 PM

18, solider, United States Army

kimchicowboy · 11-21-2006, 03:59 PM

16 lifeguard for a city pool that was like 4 feet deep at its deepest point. $7.50/hour. worth w00tin for.

ShawnLee · 11-21-2006, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prngr44

15. I did yardwork for an old man who I came to realize was a bit homosexual and promptly quit when he started to creep me out. He did pay well though and often encouraged me to take off my shirt when I got sweaty.

Prevert.

You didn't grow up in Quahog, Rhode Island, did you?

11-18-2006, 11:06 PM	#1
renovation Admiral Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: You could pick up Lindsay Lohan for less than a intel 990x, and still have money left over to bail her outta jail Posts: 5,029	How old were you when you got your first job! How old were you when you got your first real paying job that you had to punch a time clock? I know for me I was 14 years old working for a wholesale/retail jewelry and pots and pan dist. I was rich made $1.60 per hour. __________________ You could pick up Lindsay Lohan for less than a intel 990x, and still have money left over to bail her outta jail

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mcs328 Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,578	Student office worker making 4.15/hr at UMCP. __________________

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Sirrich3 Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In Sunny Southern California Posts: 3,950	17...a summer camp counselor __________________

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avlena Captain Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So-Cal Posts: 1,691	babysitting since I was 13, but I started my first real job at 15 at our city library. To this day, I still shudder when I see carts of books waiting to be put away! __________________ Have a groovy day!

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Thesifer Vice Admiral Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,338	18 United States Navy __________________

11-19-2006, 12:10 AM	#3
ArkiStan Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: Recession Central Posts: 5,898	I delivered newspapers by bike when I was in 7th grade. But there was no time clock so I guess it doesn't count. I just got paid by the number of papers I delivered. It sucked cause it was a very obscure paper to which not many people subscribed. I rode twice the distance of other boys to deliver less than half the number of issues.

11-19-2006, 12:29 AM	#4
ray captain awesome Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,054	Age 16, stock boy.

11-19-2006, 12:34 AM	#5
chrissy Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: OKC Posts: 5,046	15, worked in a small town ice cream shop and restaurant.

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MikeD President, Cowboys Nation Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In the 'burbs, west of D.C. Posts: 5,139	12 - newspaper route. Made about $60/month. 14 - manual labor, cutting grass for local Parks and Rec. Made $5/hr. $200 week at 14 years old...I felt like a king! My kids can bank on working at a young age. My 10 year old only has a few years left. __________________

11-19-2006, 09:25 AM	#11
KIISQueen Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,985	Babysitting at 13 for babies around my neigborhood!

11-19-2006, 10:21 AM	#12
kgsilvas Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,245	My first job was selling milk at the cafeteria window in elementary school when I was 9 yrs old. Got my ss# then so I could get paid through the school district. It was a trip to get a real paycheck, just like the teachers and lunch ladies! Don't remember what the pay was, but I know it was a little over minimum wage. That beat the heck out of newspaper delivery, mowing lawns, babysitting, etc. Plus, I got to work during school hours. Woo hoo!

11-19-2006, 11:04 AM	#13
HmpDeeHmp Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 389	12 - Paper route

11-19-2006, 11:10 AM	#14
Mommypooh Commander Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,425	My first real job that was not forced labor was at 18 almost 19 years old. I worked for hallmark. I made $7 and hour. proior to that I worked for my stepdad in his verizon wireless store tduring the school year I worked Saturdays and during the summer I worked 6 days a week 70 hours a week and only got paid for the deals I closed. I made about $125 a month during the summer and it was cash under teh table. I didn't have a choice I had to work there from the time I was 16 and it was so my stepdad could go golfng or screwing other women. I don't plan to make my kids work. They will have the oportunity to make money at home. They will have set chores that are non paid and then there will be extra chores for money. If they want to buy something they can save up by doing the extra chorres, and even if they chose to get a job they still have to do their regular chores. I also believe school to be a job in and of itself. They may not make an actual paycheck but if they want to go to the movies I will give them the money as long as the grades are good. This worked well for me, growing up. __________________ Married to my High School sweetheart and Best Friend BigJon Mommy to Gabby (03/03), Cameron (01/05), and Magnus (09/07)

11-19-2006, 11:23 AM	#15
SHK1024 Ensign Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5	My first job was when I was about 5-7 (too young to really remember), my mom worked part time for an office firm, and we helped do the mailing of stuff. Fold the paper, stuff it into an envelope, label it with the address labels, and stamp it. We had a big automatic stamper, and so that's what I would do. Hold it up high and each time they gave me an envelope, I'd slam it down and get the stamp on there. It was cool because her boss would split our paycheck 3 ways (with my older brother too) and my parents put the money into a savings account with our names on it. Made quite a bit, thousands, never spent any. Obviously, I think we got more share of that paycheck then we deserved, haha. Probably spent an hour a week or something really tiny like that.

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11-19-2006, 07:29 PM	#17
Napoleon54 Vice Admiral Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: floating inside of a giant egg made of stars Posts: 4,861	I think I was 13 when I started working at my Uncle's marina. Mow the lawns, stock shelves in the store, etc, but what I really liked was working on the gas dock where I could see the occasional bikini-clad hottie come in for a fill-up. __________________ There is all the difference in the world between treating people equally and attempting to make them equal. - Friedrich Hayek

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angl2b Overstock junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: wherever mcs resides :) Posts: 920	started babysitting at 10 - my little sister babysitting neighbors children at 11 started teaching at chinese school as an assistant teacher and youth group at 15 became a childcare sunday school teacher at 16 telemarketer at 17 retail sales at 18 office job at 19 which one of these above actually counted? __________________ Love is something that is not expected but given freely-when received it touches you in a way it makes you cry...

11-20-2006, 01:09 PM	#20
utcpal Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 654	21 - Sales person (Actually paid) I didnt count other small jobs

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RoniMan Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Temple City, CA Posts: 5,140	16 - assistant to a travel agent

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Prngr44 Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,620	15. I did yardwork for an old man who I came to realize was a bit homosexual and promptly quit when he started to creep me out. He did pay well though and often encouraged me to take off my shirt when I got sweaty. Prevert.

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PlayBoyWorld Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 234	15, Appraisal Assistant. I worked in a little office so small that my boss had to leave when my shift started because we both didn't fit in there. It was cool because I learned a lot of things about what adds value to a home. Did you know that if the street you live on has divider lines, it decreases the value of your home? __________________ Shrek: NO. Layers. Onions have layers. Ogres have layers. Onions have layers. You get it? We both have layers. Donkey: Oh, you both have layers. Oh. You know, not everybody like onions.

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tupacboy Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: May 2000 Location: border of oc and la Posts: 2,382	Tutoring @ 15... 1995 and making $25 bux an hour!... 4 hrs per day... 3 days a week... i was big pimpin

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InfiniteNothing Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 10,086	I say it's the first job you get taxed on.

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Jcranmer Commander Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Pekin, IN Posts: 1,377	16 Part time mail room clerk

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11-21-2006, 03:59 PM	#29
kimchicowboy Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: in the middle of the pacific ocean Posts: 5,344	16 lifeguard for a city pool that was like 4 feet deep at its deepest point. $7.50/hour. worth w00tin for. __________________ "I pick my nose too but never eat it." - bachviet, 3/30/04 if anyone wants to go scuba diving in oahu or wants to learn who to scuba dive in oahu, PM me.

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