Category Archives: Reading
Please Do Not Wear Fragrances to Work
My manager often complains about the perfume I wear to work. I tried changing to another brand, but she still didn’t like it. She says perfume gives her a headache, so she’s moving me to a desk which is farther … Continue reading
Can you get a job if you are under 16?
“Sonic CEO Cliff Hudson said he delivered newspapers from ages 11 to 13 but stopped after being hit by a car. He then worked on a construction site for his father’s company. Tasked with cleaning bathrooms, Hudson was unenthusiastic. His … Continue reading
Will Work for…
Graduation season is upon us again. Walking across campus, I see young people with a little extra pep in their step. They are wide eyed and hopeful, ready to have their lives back and to make money. I was lucky … Continue reading
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
One of my first book reports was on The Mouse and the Motorcycle. I recall my teacher saying this is a popular book, I want to know you read it and I want it in words that reflect that. I … Continue reading
Social Workers Help Keep Patients Out Of The Emergency Room
“What’s health care? What’s the purpose of our health care system? What are we trying to accomplish?” Sometimes in your life you have one of those moments. Reading this article (Homeless Find a Champion in Canada’s Medicine Hat) makes me … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 