Finally, I have had some good luck in my life. Recently, I have gotten a part time job at The Family Dollar, and although that is a break for me, I was still worried. I need more hours, and I also need benefits, because my pay at The Family Dollar is not going to cover me to pay for my own health insurance. The Good News: Lowes finally called me back! I have a full-time job with them for more than minimum wage and it's full time with all the benefits. Even though I will not be working at Lowes for the rest of my life (I hope not), it is a good job that gives me exactly what I need right now, stability. It just feels great to finally have something going right in my life right now. I needed something like this, or I was going to lose faith in the employment system. It's very disheartening to put yourself out there time and time again and be shot down over and over again. As a person who had very little personal rejection, I met my husband in 9th g...
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