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nuxvomica

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16. When I started work in 1977, most of the work was done on terminals

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Fri Jan 17, 2025, 03:52 PM

10 hrs ago

We had DEC VT-72s that had minimal word-processing functionality. I didn't actually get to work on one for a while because I was hired as a proofreader (via a local newspaper help-wanted ad) and we each had a desk in a small communal office where we marked up printouts that the editors delivered to us. We had to dress nicely but no business suits. The value of dressing for work was that you changed when you got home so the transition to leisure time was more distinct.

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1980. Almost done with my Bachelor's Degree. [View all] LuckyCharms 13 hrs ago OP

1980 - Jimmy Carter was president. But, after November, Reagan was coming in. Things would never be the same. Jim__ 13 hrs ago #1

Congrats! Who's the lucky better half? GreenWave 13 hrs ago #2

Better half? LuckyCharms 12 hrs ago #3

Bachelor GreenWave 9 hrs ago #17

LC- this is hilarious. chicoescuela 12 hrs ago #4

Love this! LuckyCharms 12 hrs ago #5

That's funny about your cubicle mate. I've spent 44 years moving my pencil from my right hand to my mouth and back. chicoescuela 12 hrs ago #6

You know, if I drank, I'd say we should have a beer! LuckyCharms 12 hrs ago #7

Ha, I quit as well. I think that habit goes with profession unfortunately. chicoescuela 12 hrs ago #9

Yes, very stressful profession. LuckyCharms 12 hrs ago #10

I went back and forth between audit and tax. To me, tax season(s) was the absolute worst. chicoescuela 11 hrs ago #13

1980 EYESORE 9001 12 hrs ago #8

There were buses outside at lunchtime. JustABozoOnThisBus 12 hrs ago #11

When I started work. there was a Friden calculator waiting for me on my desk. Fla Dem 12 hrs ago #12

I was starting a career in mainfraime computer operations Skittles 11 hrs ago #14

When I started at my law firm in 1987, suits were expected. rsdsharp 11 hrs ago #15

When I started work in 1977, most of the work was done on terminals nuxvomica 10 hrs ago #16