My first job was with the United Colors of Benetton.
So, I learned how to fold. Like, really well. The entire store was folded down into cubicles and we had these plexi boards we had to use to make sure each sweater was folded the exact same way. It was an easy job. Benetton was the "cool" store, it was expensive and served as a destination spot of sorts. Sell and fold.
It was also my first experience dealing with a cranky, single woman for a boss. Her name was Laurie (if memory serves) and she seemed like a miserable person. She took her job a little seriously but I can't fault her for that. Sadly, however, she was MEAN.
Looking back, she couldn't have been older than 28...maybe 30. She wore BRIGHT fuschia lipstick and had pock-marked skin. Her management style sucked and we made fun of her as a result. 16 yo me hated working there because of her. We all did. But, now that I am older, I understand why she was the way she was. I wish I had a time machine so I could travel back in time and take her out for drinks or buy her lunch. Maybe she just needed a friend...
#NotesFromTheField #Benetton
I worked at McDonald’s to save money when I was in high school. People assume it’s an easy job but it’s not. Here’s what it taught me:
• Nothing motivated me to make something of myself like cleaning those bathrooms. 😳
• Many treat service workers horribly. It costs nothing to be kind and the workers will often have their week made by your kindness.
• The food is extremely unhealthy imo. I NEVER ate there after working there.
• You’re on their feet 100% of the time in jobs like this so never buy into the trope that fast food workers are somehow lazy. Most aren’t.
I’m a long way from that McDonald’s now but I’m happy I had that experience. What did your high school job teach you? 🤔