Com135 Narrative Speech

Summary

The speaker recounts their journey from a carefree childhood to their first job as a roller coaster operator at Kings Island. The excitement of independence and earning their first paycheck is palpable. Despite the challenges, like dealing with unruly guests and an unappealing uniform, they cherished the experience, which taught them responsibility and the value of saving money.

Takeaways

• 🌱 Grew up with a carefree lifestyle on a farm in Michigan.
• 🎢 First job was at an amusement park, Kings Island, as a ride operator.
• 👕 Hated the uniform which included khaki pants and a red button-down shirt.
• 👶 Worked at Nickelodeon area with rides like Runaway Reptar and SpongeBob water maze.
• 🚀 Learned a lot about responsibility and independence from the job.
• 💸 Earned a paycheck for the first time and initially spent it on nonsense.
• 💼 Realized the importance of saving money after blowing the first paycheck.
• 💻 Bought a laptop with saved money, felt ready for independent life.
• 🤗 Enjoyed interacting with people and helping children on the rides.
• 😅 Had to deal with unpleasant situations like cleaning up after a child peed on the ride.

Q & A

What was the speaker's lifestyle like before getting their first job?

The speaker had a carefree lifestyle with little responsibility, living on a farm and having a lot of freedom.

Why did the speaker move to Ohio?

The speaker felt different and wanted a change, desiring to grow up and become independent.

What was the significance of the Kings Island Job Fair for the speaker?

It was a chance for the speaker to find a job that would allow them to be independent and have a fun first job.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to the job fair?

The speaker was excited about the opportunity and decided to give it a shot despite never having had a real job before.

What position did the speaker apply for at the amusement park?

The speaker applied to be a ride operator, specifically wanting to work with roller coasters.

How did the speaker perform during their impromptu interview?

The speaker did well, thinking quickly and expressing their positivity and energy, which led to being hired on the spot.

What was the speaker's opinion of the uniform they had to wear for the job?

The speaker disliked the uniform, finding it unattractive and clown-like.

What was the speaker's first impression of their new job responsibilities?

The speaker felt a sense of responsibility and was excited about earning their own money.

What were some of the challenges the speaker faced while working at the amusement park?

The speaker had to deal with excited children, including one incident where a child peed on the ride.

What did the speaker learn from their first job?

The speaker learned responsibility, independence, and how to manage money after blowing their first paycheck on nonsense.

How did the speaker's first job impact their sense of independence?

The job made the speaker feel independent and capable of doing well for themselves.