I didn't have a real job after school but I was required to work in my mothers and fathers business. They owned a luncheonette. My parents didn't give me an allowance or pay me for chores as that was my duty and responsibility to the family.
I started when I was eleven and when I was close to eighteen, I received two bucks for the week to go out on Friday night with my friends for thirty hours of work. I never expected anything so I never asked. I was never denied anything either as my parents were good providers. It instilled in me a strong work ethic.
A nickel for a cup of coffee, nickel and dime cokes and egg creams were 15 cents. It blows my mind that Dunkin charges $1.47 for a small container of coffee that one can make at home for pennies.
Can't wait to retire and enjoy the good life.
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"It doesn't cost "nuttin", to be nice". MOM
I just want to do the right thing! Uncle Joe, (my hero).