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Donn Dobkin's avatar

Nice story! My first regular job was... equivalent, or less good. Kentucky Fried Chicken, washing all the grease-covered cooking gear for similar wages, limited to 3 1/2 hours per shift. Just long enough to block out my evenings, become disgustingly covered in chicken fat, and earn $10 before taxes.

I was told by the owners of the KFC that this was a college education job. Meaning, this is the kind of job that shows you the need to get a college education.

I was not amused. I might have even signed up for the black flies, if given the chance.

P.S. found you because I worked with your dad, visited you on a 4th of July maybe three years ago, and your mom posted the link on FB.

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RYDER FERRIS's avatar

Our first jobs always leave us with something! Thank you so much Donn! I really appreciate you reading!!!

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Donn Dobkin's avatar

I meant to add, I also like the messaging. Well done to integrate the experience and message.

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Angus Kennedy's avatar

I appreciated you identifying the species of spruce (white spruce, Picea glauca)

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RYDER FERRIS's avatar

I seriously thought of you and knew that I better not just say tree cause angus will want to know what type.

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Angus Kennedy's avatar

Thank you my brother

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