“I grew up in the oilfield and was pretty successful, made a lot of money, so I was able to get out when I was 60. Now I’m a day trader. I trade futures. “I needed something to occupy my time, and it’s been a … Continue readingDay trading has become ‘kind of an obsession’
“I found a job that I pretty much like because I get to interact with people. It’s in fast food. Customers will come through telling jokes and stories. Sometimes when I know I need a laugh, that spices up my day for me. “One time, … Continue readingShe enjoys that drive-through experience
“For years, I traveled all over the United States installing commercial windows and doors. Every three weeks, the company would fly my wife to wherever I was. I think that helped keep our marriage going strong. With me being on the road all the time, … Continue readingMarriage withstands long life on the road
“I’ve been working in the oilfields since ’85, but I just recently got laid off. I was a QA/QC manager for drill pipe, and I was very good at it. “There are thousands of people in the Houston area, throughout Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New … Continue readingOilfield ups and downs stressing him out
“I’ll be 69 in September. As long as I’m physically and mentally healthy, I’m going to continue working. “I remember when people used to hit retirement age, it meant you quit work and sat in a rocking chair. I’m not going to do that. I … Continue reading‘You’ve got to live each day to the fullest’
“I’ve been in this same spot for six years. All day long, pretty much, rain or shine. “I help out the owner of the car wash over there. When customers need me, they call me over. I don’t go bother them. They just know me … Continue readingThe car wash guy just trying to survive
“I stopped working to be at home with my son, so this is my first job in eight years. “I found that spending so much time at home, I didn’t really know how to talk to people anymore. I’m naturally pretty quiet and shy, so … Continue readingShe has to relearn how to interact with people
The holiday shopping season wouldn’t be complete without a few sign spinners. “This is my first day. So far it’s going great, although I’ve dropped it a few times. “I try to entertain people as they drive by. I’ve got a few dance moves, but … Continue readingWhen it comes to sign spinning, he has the moves
“I moved here when I was 20 years old. I was born and raised in northwest Arkansas, actually in Bentonville, which is now the headquarters of Walmart. I grew up and went to school with all the Walton boys. The first real job I had, … Continue readingStories from the early days of Walmart