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education
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:32 pm
by hydrogen
"I haven’t slept in a very long time."
“Why’s that?”
“I work two jobs at two different hotels. I just finished three shifts in a row. Last night I went to my room service job at 11 PM, and worked through the night until 6 AM. I went home to take a shower, then had to be at the other hotel for my front desk job at 8 AM. I worked there until 3:30 PM, then ran back to the first hotel for another shift that started at 4 PM. I just got off a few minutes ago, and I’m sitting here to rest for a moment before getting on the train home.”
“Oh, wow.”
“I work this hard because I’m a single parent. I came here when I was very young from the Dominican Republic. I’m very happy with what I have done. I started with nothing and I raised two kids. But I have to work two jobs so that they can get an education and go to college. I tell them everyday: ‘Look at how hard I work. Look at how I don’t have time to sleep. I can’t control my own time. I can’t manage my own schedule. This is why you need an education. I work this hard so that you can do the things that I am unable to do, and have the things that I can’t have.’”
Re: education
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:33 pm
by Rabshoole
Re: education
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:58 pm
by Marques
She could claim benefits and put her feet up. Problem solved.
P.S hydro, i'm watching topboy tonight, need to see the first series..

Re: education
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:05 pm
by hydrogen
I don't see why she doesn't do so
Watching first season is only necessary if you want to understand the main character's story but it all tones down a final ending which is the key to the next season. If you have time to spare, defo watch it, it's really good
Re: education
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:11 am
by zulaika
It's hard out there for a single mom...
It's hard out the for single girls too..
Re: education
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:21 am
by MarsinQorahay
hard working mother

Re: education
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:06 am
by CushiticReflections
Mashaallah, she's a hard-working mother. I just hope that there's someone with the children. When children lack parental guidance and rarely see their parent, they tend to be more likely to seek a role model who is present and involved in there lives - which may be believed by the child to be found in gangs or other problematic groups.
Re: education
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:09 am
by Gabre
Re: education
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:53 am
by LiquidHYDROGEN
This is mother. Not those sacks of potatoes on welfare.
Re: education
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 6:31 am
by saacJabshee
She shouldnt have to work this hard. Why not jump on dole who is she trying to impress
Re: education
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 6:51 am
by salool
Goormey caruurteeda waqti oo hesha miskiina.

Re: education
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:37 am
by Lillaahiya
^ She doesn't

Nafteedi ba wakhti umaa hayso.
Marques wrote:She could claim benefits and put her feet up. Problem solved.
Benefits isn't going to put your kids through college.
Re: education
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:21 am
by wiyeer
waar qoftu iimaan la'aa bismilaaah maalin dhowbay suuxaysaa hadey sidan ku waddo.
There are better ways of managing a job and raising kids without having to put you health at risk.
Re: education
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:26 am
by Lillaahiya
^ She probably only has a high school diploma walaal. I'm sure if she had better options, she would've entertained them.