I work hard. I have a family to support, so I’m always working. My friends say I work too much. They say I don’t have enough time for myself. But work gives me great pleasure. I have a business that is mine, and I don’t have a boss.

People who work with me say I’m good at what I do. That makes me feel proud of myself. It’s important to me to do good work. That makes me happy.

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