48-year-old worked at a garden center for $17/hour to make ends meet: 'It's one of the best jobs I've ever had'
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48-year-old worked at a garden center for $17/hour to make ends meet: 'It's one of the best jobs I've ever had'
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Bullish · 60%
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2026-07-10 13:42
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"Without a job, I felt invisible. With a job, I felt seen, useful, and purposeful again," says Leslie Friday, who sold plants and flowers while job searching after a layoff. "I loved every minute."
Original article published by CNBC on July 10, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.
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