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“When I was 18 years old, I had a Saturday job working in a clothing store on London's Bond Street. I would fold T-shirts for ten hours at a time and get paid £19 for the privilege.” quote by Kayvan Novak
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“When I was 18 years old, I had a Saturday job working in a clothing store on London's Bond Street. I would fold T-shirts for ten hours at a time and get paid £19 for the privilege.”

Kayvan Novak

About This Quote

Source Memoir: My Life in London, Kayvan Novak, 2010

Early low‑pay jobs teach humility and the value of hard work.

In simple terms: Hard work in humble jobs builds character.

Key Takeaway

Value every work experience.

Themes

humility work ethic growth

Mood

reflective gritty

Type

narrative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • financial budgeting
  • skill building
  • self‑esteem improvement

Key Concepts

socioeconomic class personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How did that job shape your outlook?
  • What lessons apply today?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize hardship.

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