Dresses Quote by Paula Fox
“My first job was working in a dress shop in Los Angeles in 1940, for $7 a week.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: A Book of Memories by Paula Fox, 1978
Working a low‑pay dress shop job in 1940s Los Angeles reflects early hardship and perseverance.
In simple terms: Early low‑pay job showed hardship and perseverance.
Persevere through modest beginnings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career start
- financial planning
- historical study
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How did that job shape your later choices?
- What lessons can modern workers learn?
Low wages may obscure the value of experience.