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John's Story
Contractor

I liked school and being with my friends, but I didn’t like doing the work.

I was a hyper kid – it was hard to focus. I did a co-op at Cashway’s Lumber and I ended up getting a part-time job because of that.

I also did a co-op at a hotel construction site, then I got into framing…ad caulking…and, the thing is, I really like working.

I hate being bored. My guidance counselor said that I could keep working and go to school, no problem. I was good at the work that I was doing.

Now I’ve just started my own company and I contract myself out to other companies. I’ve been to Barbados three times, working on a Hilton Hotel there. Good times!

The days are long sometimes, but I really like it. It’s decorative stuff and it has to be perfect. I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else right now.


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