Something recently struck a memory chord and reminded me of my very first paying job - as a youngster before I began working for Oxley Drug.
My former fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Brennan, asked me to do some gardening for her. Memory tells me the work was to weed a flower garden. I had a bit of experience weeding the family vegetable garden, but little experience with flower gardens.
Before I headed over to Mrs. Brennan’s house (several blocks up the street), Mom encouraged me to do a good job. She also advised that this could lead to other assignments.
I was very meticulous about the work I did. However, when the designated time was up, I only had the garden half completed. I think we were both disappointed in the result - the work that was done was excellent, but there wasn’t enough of it done.
The experience ended up being a little introduction to both work and business.
My former fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Brennan, asked me to do some gardening for her. Memory tells me the work was to weed a flower garden. I had a bit of experience weeding the family vegetable garden, but little experience with flower gardens.
Before I headed over to Mrs. Brennan’s house (several blocks up the street), Mom encouraged me to do a good job. She also advised that this could lead to other assignments.
I was very meticulous about the work I did. However, when the designated time was up, I only had the garden half completed. I think we were both disappointed in the result - the work that was done was excellent, but there wasn’t enough of it done.
The experience ended up being a little introduction to both work and business.
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