My First Summer Job

About this episode

Paul shares his experience of his first summer job working on a school district's grounds crew and the lessons learned along the way.

Send us Fan Mail When you’re sixteen, the right summer job can feel like hitting the jackpot. For Paul, it was working on a school district’s grounds crew—sun on his back, cash in his pocket, and a cast of unforgettable coworkers: Shorty, Sarge, Birdman, and Mr. Excitement. It wasn’t just mowing fields—it was growing up. Support the show

Topics covered

• summer job
• growing up
• work experience
• friendship

Keywords

• grounds crew
• coworkers
• life lessons

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