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Let's Break the Ice: What was your first job?

Hannah_Raikes1 — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:32:53 GMT

Hello and welcome members!

It's always fascinating to connect with fellow members and learn more about each other's experiences.

To get started, share a bit about your first-ever job. How did it all start for you?

I'll start: During my second year of university, I landed my first job at the University Career Centre. It turned out to be a valuable three-year experience that paved the way for landing my first job after graduating.

Now it's your turn! Share your unique first job stories below.

Re: Let's Break the Ice: What was your first job?

Stefano_Gioia1 — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:21:01 GMT

Quite an interesting question. 🙂 So, my first job was outside IT.

It was 1994 (yeah, I am old enough to remember the difference between an Intel 386SX and 386DX), and I was working at the Rome airport for a company that was providing airline security to US-based and Israelian airlines (such as TWA at the time...).

Re: Let's Break the Ice: What was your first job?

Shubhankar_Yash — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:33:53 GMT

My first job was as an iOS Developer at an e-commerce firm after my undergrad. My time there was quite eventful as we got acquired by Walmart for a whopping $16 billion during my stint!

Re: Let's Break the Ice: What was your first job?

Paula_Semaan1 — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:19:37 GMT

Lovely to be part of the Cisco AppDynamics community!
I started as a software engineer in the IT for the travel industry. I was in charge of the "end of transaction" flow, the one that confirms/modifies/cancels an airline booking. I saw once a booking with 5 lions to transport on a flight as a special request 😄 😄

Re: Let's Break the Ice: What was your first job?

Bart_Dabinski — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 20:38:13 GMT

Hi there! When I was 16 my father and I founded a small ISP business. I was responsible for pretty much all the business and technical stuff, including installing antennas on roofs (Yay! That part I really miss! :-))

Re: Let's Break the Ice: What was your first job?

Tosin_Akinola1 — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:14:26 GMT

Hi everyone. I started working as a team member in the IT department on a high school.

Re: Let's Break the Ice: What was your first job?

Daniela_Ehmele — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:14:29 GMT

This is amazing! Seems like you already knew where your heart belongs back then 🙂