Unsung Hero #4: Joseph Jones, Sandwich maker in Holmes Lounge
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My childhood was very regimented, very strict because my father was a military man, and he came from a long line of military men. He is a hard workingman, after his first job after the military at the post office, he said it was too easy. I developed my strong work ethic from him, but my mom also made sure we were always working, doing something. She wasn’t the stay at home type she was ambitious.
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Getting this job here at WashU was the job I had to persevere for the most. I had to stay in touch with the woman who I interviewed. I called her every day and she said to me one day, “I’m going to have to give you a part here, so you won’t call me every day.” I know this was annoying but I knew that constantly reminding her of my presence would help.
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What mom and dad taught me, and what I most got from them was perseverance. No matter what the ides are, no matter what the road ahead looks like keep going. Don’t stop. Doors won’t open for you; you have to open them. ... See more
