My first “real” job provided LOTS of learning opportunities.
Working at a men’s clothing store, I learned the most efficient way to fold a pair of jeans and that it takes no less than 371 straight pins to keep a button-down shirt in its proper position.
I also learned that no matter how I styled it, my body wasn’t made to wear men’s clothing.
At the end of one shift, after inadvertently grabbing my co-worker’s paycheck instead of my own, I learned that his hourly wage was a whole lot more than mine - and that discovery brought a host of emotions to the surface for me.
felt confused - then mad - then confused again and then foolish.
As my relationship with money would evolve, I'd also feel fear and self-doubt - and also joy.
So many emotions.
This is exactly why I asked Maggie Germano to join me on this episode of Bound & Determined.
Maggie is a financial coach and the founder of the Money Circle, a space for women to unpack our very personal relationships with money through open conversation.
Over to you: What was your first “real” job? Tell me more in the comments below!
