This month we have had great posts from writing friends far and wide. Go back and catch up on all of them, as they reflect on “What I Learned From My First Job.” Today, Simply Darlene tells us about her first job — helping out at home. If you don’t know Darlene, you should. She takes photos, writes and reflects at Simply Darlene with the tagline, “Just a simple country girl trying to make it God’s big ole world.” Care... Read more
We are continuing our series of, “What I learned From My First Summer Job.” Today, we are in for a treat. Nancy Franson blogs at Out of My Alleged Mind. She sees a world that needs a little laughter, and she does so with style,wit and poignant spiritual application. Here’s her terrific piece about her job at the pizza palace. A Cultural Shock“Hope you’re keeping cool in here,” I said as the teen girl handed my dry cleaning over the counter.... Read more
I hope you’ve enjoyed this series as much as I have, as writers have shared their reflections about lessons learned their very first job. Today, Joe Pote weighs in. The man from Hope, Arkansas writes at Redeemed and is a frequent commenter to this blog. He writes on relationships, divorce and reconciliation and has tremendous insight and application of biblical truth to modern times. Care to join in the project? Drop me a note here.Jim was a big bear of a... Read more
A number of guest posters this month will be weighing in on “What I learned From My First Job.” Angela Hough is no stranger to the rigors of business challenges. Her vision is to equip business owners to produce eternal fruit while making financial profit. Angela Hough blogs at Journey of Kingdom Business. If you care to join the project, drop me a note! Small and Dirty Beginnings In 1986 I worked at my Dad’s tool and die business. We... Read more
Loyalty is a trait that is in short supply these days. It wasn’t that long ago when companies displayed their commitment to employees through good benefits, long employment and security. Years of mergers, restructurings, and mass layoffs of seasoned career workers has made that concept almost quaint. Employees aren’t loyal either. Combined with uncertainty about job security, increased productivity demands and falling benefits, the loyal employee has sworn off his allegiance. Many wouldn’t think twice about jumping to another company if offered more money... Read more
We have been so blessed to have writers from around the world contribute to this project, “What I Learned From My First Job.” Today, Lyla Lindquist contributes her memories helping her father’s tax preparation business business. Lyla blogs at A Different Story and I must say she is one of my favorite writers, with fabulous insight and amazing writing skills. Her Work of an Adjuster is one of my favorite posts of all time. Want to join the project? Send... Read more
A number of guest posters this month will be weighing in on “What I learned From My First Job.” Today, Brandee Shafer shares her first job — which might have saved a life. Brandee is an English instructor turned into SAHM (stay at home mom) for her 3.5 children. She blogs from her log home in Virginia at Smooth Stones. If you care to join the project, drop me a note! Twenty-two years ago, I packed up some essentials and headed to... Read more
Have you ever looked back at life, and wondered where the time went? It sometimes feels like it has been whisked away to the black hole of forever. But if I were to stretch out all the events on a timeline, I would realize that I have lived a full life, a good life. While I had some dark years, none of it has been wasted. Without even trying, I’ve gained years of growth and wisdom. I am at a... Read more
Our ongoing series of posts titled, “What I Learned from My First Job,” takes a turn toward Sheila Lagrand today. She blogs at Godspotting and is a regular visitor to this site. She has the ability to find great truth in the everyday, looking for God in all the right spaces. Visit her site here. It’s not too late if you have an idea! Send me an email today to reserve your spot. The Unexpected “Paycheck” I was 11 the summer our... Read more
In this series, writers from around the world have been sending in their recollections called “What I learned from my first job.” Today, we get to hear from Amy Young, who blogs at The Messy Middle. She’s a terrific writer who has been teaching in China for more than a decade. I met her at the Bear Clause writer’s group in Lakewood, CO, while she was visiting home and was impressed with her sensible, humble style. And it’s not too late... Read more
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