This is a delightful story. Thank you. Like other readers, it made me reflect back on my own youthful job experiences, which can appear pretty funny and pretty appalling in hindsight. I agree that the ad for the job in Spain sounds pretty tempting. Go for it!
I loved this piece Carol! Reminded me of all my early summer jobs and fearlessness of youth! I could visualized you in all those different jobs and then shopping!
My jobs were never so exciting. My first job was in the neighborhood pharmacy and I vividly remember the pharmacist explaining that sometimes men would be likely to come in and just ask for him. I was to get him. I was 16 and for a bit it was all very mysterious ….then I figured it out.
Later jobs prior to my professional career included working one summer in a sub shop…it was great getting to know individual customers and you’d arrived once you knew people’s individual orders….who had the blueberry muffin every day, who wanted extra hot peppers on their sandwich. The small victories…..
Love this piece about the jobs of your youth and the Montreal of my youth! My friend was a hostess at the Olympics and she got tickets for the judo competition. We had no interest in the sport but went for the experience. It was worth it! I hope your Crescent Street shopping included a stop at Casa Pedro for sangria and people-watching. Hope to hear of your adventures in Spain some time in the future!
Fun, entertaining and encourages memories. As all have said Carol, more adventures await you in Spain.
This is a delightful story. Thank you. Like other readers, it made me reflect back on my own youthful job experiences, which can appear pretty funny and pretty appalling in hindsight. I agree that the ad for the job in Spain sounds pretty tempting. Go for it!
What is the name of the resort?
Thank the lord for contact lenses! Lovely homage to our first jobs, Carol.
I loved this piece Carol! Reminded me of all my early summer jobs and fearlessness of youth! I could visualized you in all those different jobs and then shopping!
That Spain ad did sound so enticing!
Go for it, Carol!
I love the image of the matching raincape, turban hat, handbag and bangles!
Enjoyed the reference to the excitement of those Olympics!! Lovely piece.
My jobs were never so exciting. My first job was in the neighborhood pharmacy and I vividly remember the pharmacist explaining that sometimes men would be likely to come in and just ask for him. I was to get him. I was 16 and for a bit it was all very mysterious ….then I figured it out.
Later jobs prior to my professional career included working one summer in a sub shop…it was great getting to know individual customers and you’d arrived once you knew people’s individual orders….who had the blueberry muffin every day, who wanted extra hot peppers on their sandwich. The small victories…..
Apply!
My friend and her daughter answered that ad to speak English in Spain! They had a blast!
Thanks for the read. It brought back memories of similar employers and ads.
Love this piece about the jobs of your youth and the Montreal of my youth! My friend was a hostess at the Olympics and she got tickets for the judo competition. We had no interest in the sport but went for the experience. It was worth it! I hope your Crescent Street shopping included a stop at Casa Pedro for sangria and people-watching. Hope to hear of your adventures in Spain some time in the future!
What a thrilling summer in Montreal!
You should definitely apply. And pack your writing talents because, who knows, there might be an “Under the Spanish Sun” novel lurking in that resort.
Very entertaining. It feels good to smile this morning!!!
Such a great reminder of how our youthful enthusiasm and inexperience led us to great adventures. I think you should apply!