McDonald’s – Gwen Hernandez

Working the drive-thru

August 17, 2010Gwen HernandezWriting Life

I got my first job just after I turned 16. After a month or so of applying at sporting goods stores with no luck, my dad brought home a McDonald’s application. I had wanted to avoid fast food, but with no prior work experience, the retail stores wouldn’t touch me. Happily–yes, happily–the store manager hired

Hodgepodge

This is a random collection of fun things from my European tour that I haven’t already mentioned. This semi caught my eye on the way to Florence. Truck drivers in many European countries are not allowed to drive on Sundays or holidays (or even the whole weekend). They just have to stop and park until