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My First Job

My first job was in a restaurant. This restaurant was a very busy place. I worked there for three years. I almost went crazy in there! The people scream too much. The place was very small, and the people had to work very fast. There were a lot of orders to fill. There were a lot of customers all the time, especially at lunch and dinner time. The boss pushed too much. Everyone worked a lot in that place. I was busy all day long. That is why I stopped and said to myself, "this is not the right place for me." I stayed for three years because I did not know what else to do. I didn't speak any English. Since I left that place, my life has been much better.

Now I am working in construction. This is heavy work, but I love the job. We work in a different place every day. I have been doing this job for one year, and I am feeling very happy. That is why I want to keep working and learning more about construction. I want to know everything about this job, and I hope to start my own job soon.


About the Author

Jose, author of My First Job, was a student at the Worcester Adult Learning Center. He is now in South Carolina where the winters are mild, and he can do his work as a roofer.