Jobs I've Had

I was recently thinking of all the jobs I have had in my life. I remember in college that my economics professor told us that unlike our parents our generation would have many jobs over a lifetime.

How true that statement was. So here is my list of the jobs I have had since my teenage years.

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Newspaper delivery, Jacksonville, FL (1 yr)–banana seat bicycle and an AM radio rubber banded to my handlebars.

Foshee Piano and Organ Co. Pensacola, FL (2 yrs) – I actually dropped a brand new upright piano off the back of a delivery truck!

Treasure Chest Printing, Tampa, FL – (Lasted 1 week). It was a 12-hour night shift while I was in high school! I hated this job more than any other I ever had.

Gaylord’s Department Store, New Orleans, LA (1 yr) – Stock boy – This building is now the Student Center for the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

H J Wilson’s (became Service Merchandise) (2 yrs) – Started as assistant warehouse manager – became the youngest manager in the co. (19). This is one of my favorite jobs of all time.

Front desk and toilet paper distribution (1 semester) – Louisiana College, Pineville, LA - Tutor Hall (Boys Dorm) Work-study job – need I say more?

Washed vans at Sears, Alexandria, LA (couple months)

Game room Director, Louisiana College (1 yr) – my first job interview where I went up against another person and won. Introduced a pinball machine that doubled our income in the game room.

Yearbook Editor, Louisiana College, Pineville, LA – ( 1 yr) Made an “F” when the yearbook sponsor cut my scholarship AFTER the yearbook was complete and then insisted that I work on the next year’s book. I was not the biggest team player at the time and decided to walk. My only failing grade in college.

Rapides Area Planning Commission, Alexandria, LA – (8 yrs) This started as a part time gig. I was a public admin student at LC and wanted to get into politics. Ended up being Assistant Director several years down the road. I owe a lot to this job but will write more on that later.

Premier Bank, Baton Rouge, LA (Later part of Bank One) (2 yrs) – GREAT job – worked with some really fun folks. MOVE CREW RULES! More stories on this job later.

University Stores Director, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA (2 years) – My first job where I really felt I ran the place. I had a great staff, a great boss and I could have stayed at this job for the rest of my life. Nothing like working on a college campus – the energy was great! LSU #1!!!!!!!! Left for more $$$$$.

Office Depot Business Services Division – (1 yr)Out of my home – Corporate accounts manager for all of Louisiana except New Orleans. Sales! Yuck! Never again. But I worked with some really great people.

International Mission Board, SBC – Missionary (5 yrs) - Served in Costa Rica and Mexico. I was not a good missionary – but God taught me what a servant heart meant. I learned more about myself in these 5 years than in any other job or period in my life. Many stories are forthcoming from these years.

Halbert’s Nursery, Forest Hill, LA (current) – My wife and I now run this family business. I thank God daily for this opportunity!

Twin Bridges Baptist Church, Alexandria, LA - Pastor (Bi-vocational) (current) Too new to comment much. Great People!