Day trading has become ‘kind of an obsession’
“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...
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She enjoys that drive-through experience
“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,...
Marriage withstands long life on the road
“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....
Oilfield ups and downs stressing him out
“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...
‘You’ve got to live each day to the fullest’
“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...
The car wash guy just trying to survive
“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....
She has to relearn how to interact with people
“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...
When it comes to sign spinning, he has the moves
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...
Stories from the early days of Walmart
“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...
