When I started working some 43 years ago while a senior in high school (COE) I worked for the City in their purchasing dept. Stayed there quite a while & worked my way up to a Buyer. Left there to work with the Criminal Sheriff's office (in charge of the N.O. prisons) as a Purchasing Agent. Took some time off to take care of the the 3 kids and help my husband with his auto appraisal damage business. I am now a legal secretary for the past 10 years. Looking forward to retirement in the not too distant future.