lake district canary 4,531 Posted May 31, 2017 Folowing on from "What do you for your living" thread, interestimg to see what people are doing now, but as many of us exiles started out at Norwich - what was your first local job during or after leaving school? Mine was a summer job at Mackintoshes Chocolate factory in Chapelfield - cleaning out the chocolate making machines. Yuk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nu_matik 167 Posted May 31, 2017 First proper job (after several paper rounds) was making pizza and deli food for Zuckermans on Unthank Rd. Pay was terrible but endless pizza and cakes was a decent enhancement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted May 31, 2017 I was a technician at Mackintoshes Chocolate factory in Chapelfield, constantly repairing the chocolate making machines which were never cleaned properly. [:S] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,405 Posted May 31, 2017 Calculating life insurance premiums at Norwich Union - pre-computerisation - I''m that old! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,164 Posted May 31, 2017 Bean picker at farm near Horsford.Cycled there from outer Hellesdon.Holiday job and saving up for fortnight in Clacton, to subsequently waste in the amusement arcade.When I went to bed, exhausted, and closed my eyes I saw runner beans on the stalk.Those were the days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted May 31, 2017 [quote user="lappinitup"]I was a technician at Mackintoshes Chocolate factory in Chapelfield, constantly repairing the chocolate making machines which were never cleaned properly. [:S][/quote][:D] So I kept you in a job then Lapps.....glad to be of service [Y] [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,164 Posted May 31, 2017 "I was a technician at Mackintoshes Chocolate factory in Chapelfield, constantly repairing the chocolate making machines which were never cleaned properly."Myself and my sisters used to look through those low vent windows to watch the workers. The smell was gorgeous.After we used to go to buy a big bag of "broken" chocolates from somewhere inside the factory.This after we had bought an even bigger bag of stale (yesterday''s) cakes from a nearby bakery shop.And they say sugar is bad for you, all heading slowly towards retirement and still up and running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRobert 38 Posted May 31, 2017 [quote user="lappinitup"]I was a technician at Mackintoshes Chocolate factory in Chapelfield, constantly repairing the chocolate making machines which were never cleaned properly. [:S][/quote]Classic Lapps. Best laugh this week.[:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,606 Posted May 31, 2017 Potwash at a restaurant in Southwold aged 15. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,407 Posted May 31, 2017 As a teen I had a brief spell cleaning out the back of a butchers in Attleborough - but it coincided with the worst snowfall in a generation and I couldn''t stand the cold.My first real experience of work as a student was working for Kenny Clabburn as general young dogsbody at his Attleborough Turkey breeding farm. It gained me exposure to what was labelled on a Channel 4 programme as one of the top ten worst jobs in the world. (Clue: Turkey breeding - IE, what does that entail)! Yes I am just a turkey w$nker from Norfolk! Beat that the lot of ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Since 1980 27 Posted May 31, 2017 Trainee squirrel breeder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 31, 2017 Following on after a wringer out for a one armed window cleaner, I took up an apprenticeship at Jarrolds Printers as a compositor or posh, typographical architect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted May 31, 2017 First earner 4 me , 16 years old,...: stacking shelves at Tesco''s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted May 31, 2017 Apprentice boat builder at Brundall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted May 31, 2017 Pulling beetroot on Soper''s farm. After the first day I fell asleep face-first into my dinner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted May 31, 2017 [quote user="OldRobert"][quote user="lappinitup"]I was a technician at Mackintoshes Chocolate factory in Chapelfield, constantly repairing the chocolate making machines which were never cleaned properly. [:S][/quote]Classic Lapps. Best laugh this week.[:D][/quote]With that, plus the TG comment on the new appointment thread, Lapps is on fire today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,746 Posted May 31, 2017 Police cadet Norfolk Constabulary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted May 31, 2017 Did you pass ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,219 Posted May 31, 2017 After a few paperboy jobs, my first real job was as a part-time cleaner whilst I was working alongside my time at college. I eventually went on to become a supervisor and essentially manager there though whilst still in college so it wasn''t all that bad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 513 Posted May 31, 2017 Strawberry picker until the gypsies nicked my buckets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted May 31, 2017 How many of us went strawberry picking down cucumber lane ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted May 31, 2017 Every other Saturday (when Norwich were not playing at home) working for the BBC as a runner to get the football scores in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Canary1 91 Posted May 31, 2017 Pot washer and then barman at hotel in Reepham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,023 Posted May 31, 2017 Tail gunner on a milk float...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djc 0 Posted May 31, 2017 quote user : Since 1980 "Trainee squirrel breeder."You a nutjob? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,343 Posted May 31, 2017 [quote user="ron obvious"]Pulling beetroot on Soper''s farm. After the first day I fell asleep face-first into my dinner.[/quote]I''ve never found beetroot particularly sexually attractive.Clearly I need to get out more..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted May 31, 2017 First I became a professional fisherman, but discovered that I couldn’t live on my net income.Then thought about becoming a witch, so I tried that for a spell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tricky974 61 Posted June 1, 2017 After paper rounds, worked in a fruit and veg shop weighing the fruit and putting it into bags, worked in a plastics company on a laythe and then worked at the hotel Norwich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DDD In The Fine City 1 Posted June 1, 2017 Working in dispatch in a sandwich factory, if you bought a sandwich from a motorway service station in the late 90''s and it had a dirty shoe print on the bread, chances are I packed it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites