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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 56 MIN

Minimum Wage, Maximum Memories: Gen X First Jobs Podcast

from Gen X Unfiltered · host Steve, Kelly and Eric

Remember the smell of deep-fryer oil, the struggle of a predawn paper route, or the "glamour" of 80s mall retail for $3.35 an hour? We’re punching the clock and taking a trip down memory lane to the grit and glory of our very first paychecks!In this episode of Gen X Unfiltered, we are joined by special guest collaborators Chad and Cristina from the Retro Nostalgia Podcast for a deep dive into the ultimate Gen X rite of passage. In "Minimum Wage, Maximum Memories," we recount the legendary (and often hilarious) first jobs of the 80s and 90s. From surviving high-pressure food service to navigating the workplace before cell phones, we explore how these formative roles shaped our generation. Whether you were a video store clerk, a lifeguard, or a mall rat behind a counter, this episode is packed with the **80s and 90s nostalgia** you’ve been looking for. Grab your name tag and join the conversation as we discuss why those minimum wage roles left us with such maximum memories.Follow Gen X UnfilteredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/genxunfiltered/Twitter (X) https://twitter.com/genx_unfilteredTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@genxunfiltered

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