On My 18th Birthday, My Parents Gave Me an Ultimatum That Changed My Life Forever

to angry tenants who call at 8 AM complaining about broken refrigerators?”

“I serve coffee to hungover truckers at 6 AM. I can handle angry tenants.”

He smiled. “You’re hired. Nine dollars an hour, Monday through Friday, 1 PM to 5 PM. You can keep your morning shifts at the diner if you want the extra income.”

I worked both jobs for two years. Monday continue reading …