My 1st Job Experience! | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

My 1st Job Experience!

The Job I loved before it closed

65
My 1st Job Experience!
Author



My 1st Job Experience!

So there I am in the backroom of a yogurt place called Hoopla, where I'm struck with the thought that this is the perfect time to write about my experience having my very own first job! Yes I not only get to work at a very fabulous, and luxurious establishment (well as luxurious as a yogurt place can be) I also have the honor of baring the brightest,and possibly blinding pink and green uniform ever.

Now of course as my first job I'd take practically anything, so I assumed that a simple yogurt place would be as short and sweet as their 12 oz yogurt cups. I was wrong, so very wrong. Hoopla is no joke, every employee doubles as a cashier and janitor. Which means a lot of cleaning, sweeping, sanitizing, back-breaking mopping and many countless slips-literally,I've slipped far too many times during work. My pain aside, I really have enjoyed the work and fast paced shuffle of my first job, we like to refer to it as "running around like a chicken with it's head chopped off."

While also being the only teen employee I find myself having to grow up faster, I mean I'm the only employee in both Hoopla and the Mexican restaurant next door, Moe's who doesn't have kids! At first I found myself embarrassed at my age and often trying to fit in,but then the truth hit me; I'm a teen working the same position as them, without bills to pay. I'm on a head start to life compared to them! That's an accomplishment.

I've also realized working in a dual establishment with Moe's and Hoopla that it's basically high school, where I'm still not popular! I mean come on, unfair! Well at least I'm finally that one new girl. Also working at hoopla gives me the amazing perk of having both free Hoopla and Moe's, what a steal!

Everyone says they don't want to work in food, but with 2 weeks under my belt and only a handful of mistakes, I personally don't mind it! Maybe that's because Hoopla is only yogurt and candy but still I'v found the perfect first job.

Or so I thought,before my location was offically shut down three weeks into me working. A flood of tears rushed onto my cheeks when I received the bad news. Unlike most jobs, we were not given any sort of heads up-forcing us all into a sudden unemployment. Back to the cutting board I go in search of my next job!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

805
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

503
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

199538
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

20490
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments