Agents Quote by Alan Thicke
![“I worked for [Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductee] Tommy Hunter. It was a wonderful training program at the CBC, because they made sure they never paid you very much, so you had to do a lot of things, and that way you made some money. [A phone rings.] That's my agent right now telling me…” quote by Alan Thicke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/167/alan-thicke-24246_agents_i-worked-for-canadian-country-music-hall_3140120.jpg)
“I worked for [Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductee] Tommy Hunter. It was a wonderful training program at the CBC, because they made sure they never paid you very much, so you had to do a lot of things, and that way you made some money. [A phone rings.] That's my agent right now telling me I've got a 13 cent residual from Tommy Hunter in 1969.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Alan Thicke on CBC Training, 1969
Hard work in low‑pay jobs teaches resourcefulness and humility, leading to modest but meaningful earnings.
In simple terms: Low‑pay work builds resourcefulness.
Key Takeaway
Value every learning experience.
Themes
hard work
humility
resourcefulness
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
anecdotal
motivational
When to use this quote
- early career
- media jobs
- budgeting
- skill building
Key Concepts
economics
career development
Questions to Reflect On
- How did the constraints shape your work ethic?
- What lessons did you keep from that era?
A Different Perspective
Low wages may limit financial stability.
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