I got my first job! :D *updated*

[Alysser]

I'm finally making my own money. Yesterday, my mom sent me this online job application for XXX They have tons of areas to go into but at 15 years old I'm pretty limited. I was hesitant at first to apply but I really wanted a job so I can make my own money and spend it on WHATEVER I WANT. So I filled it out and today my parents took me to a job fair at the XXX. There were tables on all the areas you could apply for. Since I'm limited, I chose XXX. I could have chosen food service or admission but I chose XXX I took a basic math test, like addition and subtraction of change and stuff. I got 100% on that I think and then I went in for the interview. I was really nervous and I said one really stupid thing but the guy hired me on the spot. So now I have a job.

I plan on working my way up to working in the XXX. When I am 18 I am going to apply for an internship there. I am in the FFA at school so hopefully that boosts my chances tremendously.

Just had to share. I am excited. I get minimum wage but that's okay. It's still money, right?

[chocolatepuppy]

Congratulations! Sounds like a fun job. Welcome to the working class!

[Medusa]

How exciting! I envy the choices that young people have today. My first job at age 16 was as a sales clerk at Gimbel's dept. store and I made a whopping $1.25 an hour, $.10 more than minimum wage at that time. You're gonna have lots of fun and make money at it. Cool!

[KatzNK9]

Congratulations! I'll bet that's a fun place to work too. Good luck.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

OMG! Congratulations, Alyssa! Have tons of fun! When do you start?

[Catty1]

Yahoo! Have a great time, girl!

[catnapper]

Great job!!! I always wanted a job at a theme park. Lucky you!

[cloverfdx]

Awesome stuff Alyssa, i hope you enjoy your job .

[Muddy4paws]

Well done! Doesn't matter if they pay minimum wage what matter is that you have got a job that pays!!

Dont forget all the experience you will gain, it shows you have initiative to get out and get a job.

[Alysser]

Thanks everyone! Sarah, I don't know when I start. The park opens for the season XXX so maybe then. I still have to go for training and stuff.

[Alysser]

Xxx

[Karen]

Sounds like a good first job. My only tip - wear good, comfortable shoes, or your feet will scream at you!

[Catty1]

Congrats, sounds great!

I agree with Karen about the shoes...I would add to take TWO comfy pairs with you the first few days, as changing your shoes halfway through the day can make a real difference as your feet 'fit' differently.

(Take a few bandaids too...in case you get a wee blister on your heel. Just in case.)

Way to go!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

How exciting, Alyssa! Yes- deffinetly wear comfortable shoes!

[K9karen]

I know this may sound weird, but my first job paid awful, but I loved it so much, it was worth getting up everyday. Like you, there were great benefits and I wound up doing well! I'm a real people person so your job would fit me perfectll! Have tons of fun! it's great experience for you (esp. dealing with the public) and it makes you strong and wise. Or I should say strongER and wisER!