Understanding Challenging Jobs

The speaker reflects on their experiences working for their father, who was strict and demanding, and how it shaped their resilience. They recount various challenging jobs, including working as a vegetable vendor and selling encyclopedias in rural Ireland. Despite the hardships, these experiences taught valuable life lessons and contributed to personal growth.

What was the main reason the narrator considered working for his father a mistake?

• The distant location of the job

• The lack of job security

• The low pay and harsh treatment

• The long working hours

How did the narrator feel about the impact of working for his father?

• He believed it was the best job he had

• He thought it was a waste of time

• He felt it made him stronger

• He regretted it completely

In which suburb of Dublin did the narrator work as a vegetable man?

• Rathmines

• Tala

• Clontarf

• Sandyford

What was the narrator's opinion about his job as a vegetable man?

• He found it very rewarding

• He thought it was a temporary job

• He considered it one of his worst jobs

• He enjoyed the work environment

What was the main challenge of selling encyclopedias in rural Ireland?

• The long hours

• The remote locations

• The high sales targets

• The lack of training

How did the narrator describe his experience of selling encyclopedias?

• As a stepping stone in his career

• As a learning opportunity

• As a dreadful experience

• As a fulfilling job