I used to deliver those stupid coupon books.
I can’t remember the name of the company but they sold coupon books similar to “Entertainment” books if you’ve ever had one of those. It might be a Minnesota thing, I don’t know. Anyway, the way it worked was simple. Sort of. (I think they were Showcase books, not...
Wilkins Dodge
This truck is identical to the first one I ever sold at Wilkins Dodge to a guy from Rochester MN I think. I still remember his name too, as it is very unique. (Won’t post it here although he must be dead by now, not sure.) My stint as...
My first really shitty job.
The first shitty job I can recall was at a place called Rygmyr Foods in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. We made popcorn balls and popcorn bunnies. It was hot, boring work that paid minimum wage which was about $3.25 an hour if I recall. So you could work your balls...
Shitty careers I’ve had.
I don’t mean to brag, but I’ve been fired about 35 or 40 times. Maybe more. I’ve forgotten how many, actually. Just too many to keep track of. Generally speaking, I’d be working or goofing off or whatever when suddenly… “Uh, Rich, can I see you in the office...