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LynzM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 03:54 PM Original message |
What manual-labor jobs have you done? |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 03:56 PM Response to Original message |
1. Among other things, I've been a gas jockey. |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 03:58 PM Response to Original message |
2. I have to manually press the buzzer that calls my valet and other house staff. |
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LynzM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:05 PM Response to Reply #2 |
14. Rabrrrrrr, man.... |
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triguy46 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
3. Bus boy, dishwasher, "ditch digger" for a pipeline company... |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
4. That's all I've ever done was manual labor. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
5. I used to set up and take down tables and displays for job fairs and stuff. |
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mainegreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
6. Hauling dirt, lugging trees, and digging holes. |
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Broken_Hero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
7. Quite a few |
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Crazy Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
8. Lots |
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LynzM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:07 PM Response to Reply #8 |
17. I've had the same thought, Dave |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:12 PM Response to Reply #17 |
23. One thing I loved about the blue collar jobs - when I was done for the day, I was done. |
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LynzM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:30 PM Response to Reply #23 |
29. Exactly. |
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Rhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:02 PM Response to Original message |
9. The better question is, "what HAVEN'T i done?" |
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qb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
10. bean walker, chicken truck unloader, busboy, dishwasher, copy boy. nt |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:12 PM Response to Reply #10 |
22. Never walked beans |
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qb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:27 PM Response to Reply #22 |
28. Not too bad in a well-maintained field. |
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unpossibles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
11. food service and construction |
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soleft (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
12. Dishwashing at summer camp for handicapped kids |
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LynzM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:33 PM Response to Reply #12 |
32. Camp Horizons, by any chance? |
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soleft (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:53 PM Response to Reply #32 |
38. Camp Oakhurst in NJ - funded by the MDA and United Cerebal Palsy |
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LynzM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:57 PM Response to Reply #38 |
40. That's awesome |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:05 PM Response to Original message |
13. Janitor, food server, worked in a number of factories, bagger, checker |
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azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:06 PM Response to Original message |
15. I did a lot of sewing. |
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GCP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:06 PM Response to Original message |
16. Picking strawberries - back-breaking |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:07 PM Response to Original message |
18. Oyster Shucker |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
19. Have you ever heard of detasseling corn? |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:14 PM Response to Reply #19 |
24. That's a shitty job. My sister did it. Thankfully, I'm Mr. Allergies, so I didn't have to. |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:18 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. And don't forget the mosquitoes! |
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suninvited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
20. I still do manual labor |
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MrCoffee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:10 PM Response to Original message |
21. Roofer and carpet cleaner |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:16 PM Response to Original message |
25. I was "dishroom captain" in the seminary cafeteria. |
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montanto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
26. Choker setter!! Yikes! I almost got killed about 10 |
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LynzM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:38 PM Response to Reply #26 |
37. What's that? n/t |
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montanto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:59 PM Response to Reply #37 |
41. Logging, in Oregon. |
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LynzM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 09:21 PM Response to Reply #41 |
44. Holy crap, dude! |
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tinymontgomery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:31 PM Response to Original message |
30. Busboy, dishwasher |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
31. restaurant dishwasher, grocery store "all-purpose guy", intern for various companies |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:34 PM Response to Original message |
33. I worked in a thermal-coating factory... |
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lost-in-nj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:34 PM Response to Original message |
34. Worked on a horse farm |
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Inchworm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:35 PM Response to Original message |
35. That list is a long, incomplete one |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
36. Factory/assembly, retail, food service (bar, waiting, bussing, dishwashing) |
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BarenakedLady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
39. Dog walker/pet sitter. (n/t) |
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trackfan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
42. Warehouseman, Stock Boy, Gardener |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 05:49 PM Response to Original message |
43. garbage collector, construction, water works worker |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 09:25 PM Response to Original message |
45. I worked for years in computer fabrication.... |
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Ivan Sputnik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 10:11 PM Response to Original message |
46. Clearing brush |
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leeroysphitz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 10:16 PM Response to Original message |
47. I've washed dishes as well, also Army had a fair bit of manuel labor but the WORST was... |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 10:20 PM Response to Original message |
48. caddy, stationary engineer, painter, laborer, dish washer, pizza maker |
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femmocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 10:22 PM Response to Original message |
49. Waitress, playground teacher (summer recreation program), and... |
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lizerdbits (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 10:26 PM Response to Original message |
50. A few |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 10:46 PM Response to Original message |
51. Bus boy, dishwasher, short order cook... |
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DarkTirade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 11:14 PM Response to Original message |
52. The only jobs I had where I had to go home and take a shower immediately afterwards |
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unsavedtrash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-23-08 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
53. Over the years I've done all kinds of stuff |
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Aristus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-24-08 12:11 AM Response to Original message |
54. Does crewing a tank count? Lots (and lots) of heavy lifting, grease, oil, dirt, |
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LeftyFingerPop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-24-08 12:15 AM Response to Original message |
55. Let's see... |
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Saphire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-24-08 07:12 AM Response to Original message |
56. installing garage doors and openers for new construction. |
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California Griz (140 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-24-08 07:46 AM Response to Original message |
57. I was in the labor's union so i got to do loads of fun things |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-24-08 07:49 AM Response to Original message |
58. oh hell, I'm a mom |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-24-08 07:58 AM Response to Original message |
59. Dishwasher, Waiter, Busboy, Bagger at Grocery. Burger Jockey, Gas Jockey. |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-24-08 08:39 AM Response to Original message |
60. Shoveling sewage, house painting, dishwashing... |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-24-08 08:47 AM Response to Original message |
61. Framed houses for a summer in N. Texas |
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Beer Snob-50 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-24-08 08:47 AM Response to Original message |
62. my first job |
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kwassa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-24-08 08:53 AM Response to Original message |
63. Steelworker, dish washer, roofer, assembly line worker, warehouse work |
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ashling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-24-08 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
64. In high school |
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1gobluedem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-24-08 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
65. Cleaned student apartments after they'd moved out, getting ready for new tenants |
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