“I kind of have this thing — I’ve been calling it a superhero complex — where I want to help people. “At one point, I thought about becoming a police officer. When I was 15, I wanted to be a vigilante. I had a mask. … Continue readingIdealist with ‘superhero complex’ wants to help others
“I knew from an early age that radio was something that I had to do. And I made it happen. You’ve got to make that sort of thing happen. Because I promise you, nobody is going to come knocking on your door and say, ‘Hey, … Continue readingStretching the truth helped his early DJ career
“I would like to help start a program, a housing thing, where people who were ready to get off the streets could come in and have like 10 to 14 days to get acclimated. They would have to act right to be there. And if … Continue readingHe’s seeking opportunities for people on the streets
Q: What’s it like to be 86? A: “I think it’s a wonderful age. I’m very glad I am who I am.” Q: How would you describe your personality? A: “I’m just a nut. I like to have fun. I like people. I’m very versatile. … Continue readingShe may be 86, but she’s still going strong
“I was born in Mexico. First, I came to California. I went to school a little bit, and then I found a job. I cooked, working in the kitchens. I stayed there for 22 years. “Many people come here looking for work. They want a … Continue readingFishing his cure for work-related stress
Robert Ortiz was a federal cop in California when he reported his superiors for strong-arming military families. “I knew the minute I opened my mouth, that was the end of my career.” Related: Jobs scarce after ‘ratting out’ corrupt cops Marine’s plan to focus … Continue readingDecision to act ‘was the end of my career’
“I went to Texas A&M and got my degree in wildlife and fisheries sciences. I intended to be a fisheries biologist, but life had other ideas. “My dad passed away, so I ended up in the family business managing drug stores. Through the years I … Continue readingCareer choice goes astray because life happened
“I’m thankful there’s a church here that on Thursdays I can sign up to get food. But it’s gotten to a point where you might see me at your local gas station asking for change. I don’t ask for this change for any habit. I … Continue readingHe may be homeless, but he’s not lazy
“I’ve been looking for work, but no one seems to like me. I tried to get on at the new Kroger. I did the application and a little phone interview, then they told me to come in. I was interested in working in the produce … Continue readingShe gives herself an A+ on most important job
“Before I left Chicago, I was a union carpenter. It slowed down a lot because of the Freddie Mac/Fannie May deal. There were no houses getting built because of all the bad loans. I was laid off for 2½ years and got by doing side … Continue readingBusboy, pizza jobs as youth paying off now