My first job was working for my dad when I was about 16; he is a house painter and I'd show up and do prep work.

When I was about 17/18 I got a job at a local motel as a housekeeper. It sucked.

That was a long time ago and ever since then I've been in retail, which also sucked until very recently. The overnight stocking aspect of retail is CONSIDERABLY more tolerable than the customer service part of it.

I also do writing as side income.