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'
- Posted on July 10, 2026
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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'
"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."
