What did you work at?” Colum asked, shifting a bit on the bench to look more directly at me.“ I was in service, ” I said quietly, more quietly than I intended. I wondered if maybe the answer had gotten lost in the rumble of the engines. It didn’t.“ Honest work, ” Colum said. I knew that that was what people say about work they consider beneath them. Hauling and scrubbing and digging are “honest work.” Grubbing and mucking? “Honest work.” Tell someone you’re a doctor or a mill owner, and they never say “honest work. Susan Lynn Peterson
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This quote gives us the idea that honest work is the best work anyone could do. It's not just any kind of work, but it's better than an office job or working for yourself. When you're at work, you're not just your own boss, but you're also your brother's keeper. True, honest work provides a stable income and security for many people. However, honest work sometimes comes with unexpected challenges that can cause anxiety or stress.

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