First Jobs Talk: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
First Jobs Talk is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Pick a card and share stories about paper routes, first paychecks and the jobs that shaped you.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play First Jobs Talk
- Tap Play now. First Jobs Talk opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Pick a card. Any one will do.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: 12 cards. Short, light questions first.
- Medium: 14 cards. Tell a little story.
- Harder: 16 cards. Deeper questions to talk over.
Why people enjoy it
First Jobs Talk is a warm way to share stories, and it often sparks a conversation that goes on long after the game. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy talking and sharing.
Questions
Is First Jobs Talk easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 12 cards. Short, light questions first. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 16 cards. Deeper questions to talk over.
Can I play First Jobs Talk on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides First Jobs Talk?
First Jobs Talk is one of 2,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
More Talk and Remember
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- Learning to Drive TalkPick a card and share stories of first lessons, road tests and the cars you learned in.
- Tools of the TradePick the tools each worker uses. Then talk about jobs you have had.
- Pets We Have Loved TalkPick a card and share stories about dogs, cats, birds and every pet in between.
- Family Roots TalkPick a card and share stories about where your family comes from.
- Weddings and Parties TalkPick a card and share stories about weddings, anniversaries and the best parties you remember.