Originally Posted by Onebadcad
I started working illegally at 13, as FL Law said 14, but I massaged that.
Was a dishwasher at Lum's Restaurant, was damn good, I only had to load into machine so had extra time to bus tables, clean around the kitchen, used the slicer for meats and veggies, clean out the walk-in freezer and was the designated parking lot cleaner.
Then I sold door-to-door subscriptions for The Fort Lauderdale New and Sun-Sentinel, never had to deliver, just took the upfront 2-month payment, I was paid minimum wage PLUS $5.00 for every sale, I could make $60/day for three hours work, damn good money for a kid back in the late 70s.
While doing both of the above, I worked side jobs including painting exterior of houses, landscaping-mostly tree trimming and removal, owned my owned Sears Craftsman chainsaw, trench digging, anything that would pay me.
My last two years of high school I worked the islands of the largest / busiest Amoco around, I could run six full-serve and twelve self-serve pumps on my own, I enjoyed the challenge, time flew on that job.
Since age 13 no one ever game me a penny, my mom raised five on her own, no car, cleaning houses six days a week, once I started working I paid for my school lunches, clothes, haircuts and nights at the movies.
I was poor, but working hard got me out of the hole!!
I regret nothing, working hard while young builds your character for life!!
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