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Oh My ,Oh My,Oh My

Young and before I found my path in life Many jobs I did try One of which was in the food hall of a department store Oh my, oh my, oh my There were many areas in the food hall Hot food, sandwiches, icecreams to buy So much for me to learn and do On my ,oh my ,oh my The boss lady was a very mean woman Who made employees cry Impatient, intolerant, just horrible Oh my ,oh my ,oh my! First, serving customers icecreams Soft serve cone, chocolate on the outside “This can’t be too hard” I thought to myself Oh my, oh my ,oh my! Each time I dipped an ice cream into the hot chocolate When it came out, much to my surprise The ice cream had fallen in and I was holding an empty cone Oh my ,oh my ,oh my! Next to the hot food loading chickens on the rotisserie Loaded and cooked overnight….so carefully I tried The morning found not one whole chicken, they had all fallen apart Oh my ,oh my ,oh my! Needless to say boss lady was furious with me That day she angrily said goodbye I left that afternoon never happier Oh my, oh my ,oh my!

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Patrick Kelly

Date: 1/18/2022 6:19:00 AM

Deb, this reminds me of my first job at a service station. I bought a motorcycle and could not leave. In the end turned out well. I went into the military and Mr. Bill the owner shook my hand and told me what a great worker I was. He never knew what good he did for me.

Deb M.
Date: 1/18/2022 7:02:00 AM

Now that’s a good outcome for a first job Patrick lucky you. Thanks for your Patrick…appreciated. Debx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/17/2022 7:50:00 PM

Sounds like a career in food for you was no good! :)

Deb M.
Date: 1/18/2022 7:03:00 AM

And I turned out to be a top notch chef….who would have ever thought eh Gershon!!! Cheers Debx

M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/17/2022 5:23:00 PM

Perhaps you'd better rethink this job. Enjoyed.

Deb M.
Date: 1/18/2022 7:05:00 AM

I didn’t have to rethink anything ML I was out there quicker than lighting….not my cup of tea that’s for sure !! Ha. Appreciate your comment ML . Debx

Debra L Brown

Date: 1/17/2022 4:03:00 PM

I'm sure you're glad you got out of that line of work since the stress would have been too much for you to endure after a while. This is a nice poetry. Blessings Debra

Deb M.
Date: 1/18/2022 7:07:00 AM

I was young Debra it was never going to be my chosen career. Just one of many jobs I had before I knew what I wanted out of life! Always lovely to see your comments Debraxx

Susan Szoke

Date: 1/17/2022 2:47:00 PM

Boss lady...(correction)

Susan Szoke

Date: 1/17/2022 2:45:00 PM

What an awful boos lady you had! i'm glad you didn't have to put up with her for long. I hope you found a better job after leaving this job. you made reading about this tragedy actual fun! There's humor in your poem, now long after it happened to you. Time helps with these things. Blessings...

Deb M.
Date: 1/18/2022 6:57:00 AM

I like boos lady better Susan! Ha I was so young finding my way it life! All life experience isn’t it? Thankyou so much Susan for your kind comment! Debx

Susan Szoke
Date: 1/17/2022 2:46:00 PM

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/17/2022 12:28:00 PM

I can understand that feeling of elation and relief being let go to find a job you were more suited to, a job that makes you happy. I truly feel badly for those who keep jobs that make them miserable because of fear in getting another position. Life is too short. I enjoyed this poem that so many can relate to Deb. Blessings xxoo

Deb M.
Date: 1/18/2022 6:59:00 AM

Oh Connie when she said you’re fired I’m sure I yelled out Hallelujah! Hehe only joking ! when you’re young you do whatever you have to do…all life experience. Thanks lovely Connie. Debx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/17/2022 11:31:00 AM

One of the most important lessons young people have yet to learn was discovered during the Bell Telephone Work Study over 100-years ago: in any group of people, the "norm" will degenerate to the lowest level of performance to maintain the security of the group. So one is more likely to get the boot for doing a good job (which makes the others look "bad"), than a poor job! Enjoyed, Deb! Glad you made it out! Aloha!

Deb M.
Date: 1/18/2022 7:08:00 AM

Thankyou so much Mr Rico…..always appreciate your very interesting comments. Aloha……Debx

Katharine L. Sparrow

Date: 1/17/2022 10:55:00 AM

Ha! Well, at least you are taking it with a dose of good humor in this amusing little piece! Enjoyed it!

Deb M.
Date: 1/18/2022 7:01:00 AM

Humour gets me through so much in life….I try to not take things to seriously. Thankyou Katharine for your much appreciated comment. Cheers Debx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/17/2022 9:50:00 AM

A great fun story Deb. Won't trust you in my kitchen. I'll cook for you. Victor

Deb M.
Date: 1/17/2022 10:22:00 AM

Hey Victor….I’ve come a long way since then!! Thanks Victor…..Debx

Joseph May

Date: 1/17/2022 9:47:00 AM

I love your refrain, I enjoyed the story, which we all can relate to...

Deb M.
Date: 1/17/2022 10:21:00 AM

Thankyou Joseph…..appreciated. Cheers Debx

Judy Ball

Date: 1/17/2022 8:51:00 AM

This reminds me of many jobs I tried when very young. I started to feel like I couldn't do anything. Then I realized it wasn't me, I was trying to fit in in the wrong place. I've had mean bosses too and mean co-workers who didn't want me around and tried to get me fired for no reason. This is a great read my friend and brings back memories that leave me with a smile. Good stuff, God Bless, JB

Deb M.
Date: 1/17/2022 8:54:00 AM

Hey Judy….think many of us have been there done that in our youth! We grow and become stronger well sometimes we are!…Thanks my friend….Debx