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Personal Narrative: My Work Experiences
Over the summer, I decided to work at a local car wash. My goals consisted of making money; however, as time passed, my 40 hours a week schedule led to a fortuitous relationship between many of the Latino workers. Work-related questions gradually evolved into conversations and relieving jokes. With my limited Spanish education, I began to grasp at their diverse cultures and backgrounds. Unlike most of the Americans working at the wash, the Latino people all had second jobs and a family to care for. Their schedule would comprise of an eight hour shift at the wash followed by a four hour shift at their second job. Jaime, a middle-aged man who I am still in contact with,

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