My Time Working At Publix

Adriana studied at Kean University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in teaching, while also minoring in Spanish. Her experience at Kean was so positive that she decided to remain there and earn her Master’s degree. She was an active student, taking part in many activities with her honor society and also writing for the school newspaper Kean Current. While as a student, Adriana worked for Lusitania Bank, a medium size Portuguese bank in the Newark area. She believes that dealing with all sorts of different characters that approached her at the bank, both nice and mean, has helped her to deal with people today.

I am aware that there are better and worse high schools out there than Fremont High School. And yet, reading Kozol's account of the terrible conditions that are endured by these students made me feel more aware of the severity of improper or inadequate education that poorly funded schools provide. All of these problems, alongside my awareness of my fortunate years of education, make me wonder, just as Mireya did, as to why, "...[students] who need it so much more get so much less?" (Kozol 648). Interestingly, I have little to comment on Kozol's actual writing style, even though he wrote this account of his. I was just so attached to the characters within that school that I wanted to be able to reach out somehow; Kozol definitely achieved something very touching here.

Similarly to Antonia’s experience, the Hired Girls in town also experience success due to their ardent work ethic and determination to overcome the adversity of which their Anglo-Saxon counterparts were not subject to. Upon moving into town, Jim notices various differences between the native born girls and the Hired Girls, with the immigrants completing the service tasks which the privileged sons and daughters of merchants refused to accept, thinking it was beneath them. The

Sprinting with my shoulders sagged from the weight of my backpack that was virtually bursting with books and the worries about an upcoming Macbeth paper, I quietly pushed open the doorways of my parents' Chinese restaurant and bolted to the kitchen. I was late. I quickly plopped my backpack next to a bag of frozen chicken, changed into my uniform, and manned the front counter. For the next seven hours, my customers will be greeted with a zealous "Taipei Tokyo, how can I help you" while I simultaneously try to count the syllables of Macbeth's soliloquy with my fingers.

Jurgis and his family soon adjust to their new lives, as well as to the work presented to them at Durham’s. After lodging with friends and fellow immigrants for some time, they decide to purchase their own house in Packingtown, a village comprised mostly of the innumerable workers employed at Durham’s. Unbeknownst to Jurgis and his family, however, working at Durham’s would prove to be a turbulent and eye-opening experience, regardless of the fact that Durham’s was an essential catalyst for their new life in America.

"There ain't one thing in this world I can do about folks except laugh." To Kill A Mockingbird is a 1930's American story set in the countryside of Maycomb, Alabama.This realistic-fiction represents many true life scenarios of family and friends. But this story of innocence and finding the important objectives in life isn’t that simple. The question everyone from English professors to students ask themselves is whether this classic overview of life perceives the glass as half-full or half-empty. Although I consider myself fairly optimistic, this novel's expertise is showing the pessimistic side of life, mainly through discriminatory behavior, and the downward spiral some situations continue to travel on.

A special place is my job at Moe’s Southwest Grill. People go there to eat or work. The customers are greeted with a friendly “Welcome to Moe’s” from the staff. Moe’s is located in a remodeled building near the Carilion Clinic and Dr. Pepper Park. The building has four walls of red and brown bricks and a tin roof. Ten clear glass window panes and eight doors make this a unique building. The water hose gives a drink to the thirsty plants growing in the hot sun. The growing green and healthy plants in the mulch are a welcome to the customer. On the outdoor patio, dim lights provide the diners with a romantic atmosphere and a view of the Roanoke Star at night. During the day, umbrellas protect the diners from the sun while enjoying nature during lunch. Pull open the heavy door and

Not only is Junior unpopular and alienated, but the victim of taunts and bullying as well. Furthermore, he’s considered a traitor after he transfers to Reardon. At Reardon, he’s called names and endures racial jokes until he finally finds acceptance through basketball and surprisingly finds friends with similar interests. Ultimately, Junior comes to the “huge realization” that not only does he belong to the Spokane Indian tribe, but to no less than 13 additional groups (Basketball players, cartoonists, bookworms, and sons to name a few). It is the first time he knows that he will be “OK”, sending a positive message to readers that identify with his struggles. By reading about characters similar to themselves, young adults can see that their challenges are not unique and are shared by other adolescents (Bucher & Hinton, 2009)

My friends call me Sonja (the “j” is pronounced like a “y”). I currently reside near “The Villages” in Central Florida. I ‘m a native of N.E. Ohio who is the mother of three and the grandmother of six. I enjoy spending quality time with my grandchildren: going to the beach, bowling, boating and attending concerts, drag races, and car shows with my husband. Currently I’m pursuing my first Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with about 40 weeks to go, after obtaining my AS in Computer Programming and Analysis from Valencia College. I have always thought I was very analytical until I read about literary analysis and our readings for this week. Thus, I hope I’m not the only one trembling in their shoes, as it has been a few years since I

As I walk across the street lit only by a sign that reads, Perkins Family Restaurant, a faint chatter of people can be heard. Cautiously, I approach the front doors and nudge my way through the crowd of people waiting to be seated. The smell of alcohol hangs in the air as I make my way through. Pausing just outside the crowd, I stop to compose myself. The restaurant is bustling with activity. Every table is filled and many are pushed together in order to accommodate the large, boisterous parties of college kids. Customers are everywhere, they run throughout the restaurant greeting acquaintances and joining random booths. They remind me of ants running about an anthill.

Pizza Hut had nothing on the variation of contents in that black leather backpack. Early morning when the air was crisp, I swung open the door to heartily greet my friend. A friend, such a vague word to describe someone, but that is the only way to put him. Jay Princeton was neither a lover or older brother figure. The first sight of him that morning was a simple and casual attire of spiffy white Nike shoes, fitted navy jeans, and a cuffed white dress shirt that was tucked in his pants. I need to soothe my jittery stomach.

This essay is solely based on students’work ethic from my own personal experience. During my employment as a hostess of Pepper Jack's. I worked with many student employees, most like me in high school. I would say over three quarters of the employees were students. I quickly noticed that all my fellow employees showed up for work. The quality of service towards the customers and the cleanliness and safety of the restaurant was at the top of every employee’s personal list. Every part of their job duties were always completed in a timely manner and with no complaints.They made every customer feel welcome, from the time they walked in to the restaurant until they left. By the time the restaurant closed we were not employees any more, we were a

Growing up as a boy, I was exposed to politics at a young age. At the time it wasn’t really interesting to me, as I just heard what my parents thought and just assumed everyone else thought like that. It wasn’t until I had access to the internet, that I really started looking into various opinions which people radically expressed. I always loved learning about our world and the people and cultures that it was made up with. After middle school I was very excited for my World History Class and immediately made a connection with my teacher. Mrs. Hostetler was special because she didn’t teach explicitly from the textbook, she had vast

Publix is the leading employee owned supermarket found in 1930 by George Jenkins in Winter Haven, Florida. Currently, there are 1,051 stores in the five states who operate Publix’s supermarkets, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. Its promise to commitment has facilitated their success in a being a grand place to work and shop. “Where shopping is a pleasure” is Publix’s slogan which they are known for promising never to disappoint a shopper intentionally. Not only does Publix cater to their customers but their employees as well which has maintained high rate of employee fidelity.

As a young man, leaving your home country for the first time is a very scary endeavor. I had barely left the small state of West Virginia, much less, traveled abroad to a whole other continent. I was about to embark upon the second adventure of my adult life. The first being my first airplane ride to attend basic training at Fort Bliss, in El Paso, Texas. I was happy to be doing be doing things as an adult, and I was proud to serve my country, yet I was very anxious about what may lie ahead for me. I guess at that age, and my lack of experience, I could not understand why I was going to Korea. There was no war going on there, and I was an