by Lynn Oldshue | Jan 14, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“I have worked here about ten weeks. I needed a job and saw the sign about hiring. I said to myself, ‘O Lord, no.’ But the starting pay is $9 an hour. That is better than minimum wage. Nothing is beneath me. I was an automotive technician before this. I...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jan 13, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“I started working at Agave when I was 15 years old and have worked here for two years. This job has changed me. I didn’t talk to people before this job, but I was hired to greet customers. I started going to tables and looking for people to talk to because the...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jan 12, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up in Mexico, and got married when I was 17. I just went to sixth grade in school. My family was very traditional and didn’t think I needed more education. I wanted to keep going and cried a lot over it. I got my GED in Mexico after I got married...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jan 11, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“I like wearing this hat to brighten people’s day. I have been at Chic-Fil-A for six years and have been wearing hats the whole time. I have four different hats and just took the Christmas one off. It is part of my uniform now and who I am taking care of...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jan 10, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“I lost 120 pounds after someone took a picture of me and I didn’t like how I looked. I started losing the weight in 2016 and it is ongoing. I gained some back when I had my daughter. I feel healthier and have more energy. I can tell it is better on my bones. I...
