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Personal Narrative: A Career As A Feed Yard Employee

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I have high expectations for my life, and plan on making a name out of myself, which requires my financial knowledge to be greater than many. My parents have been a crucial aspect in my life because even though they struggled in the beginning, they turned their mountain of debt and turned it into a beautiful life lesson, and they have taught me a great deal. Budgeting, managing money, and not relying on plastic is, in my opinion, key components in a financially stable environment. Difficulties tend to arise more often than we’d like, but knowing how to deal with this responsibility is a crutial. In 2000, my family received the opportunity to move to Scott County and where my dad would begin his career as a Feed Yard manager at Royal Beef, Inc.. At the time, my parents’ were near the poverty line and ended up resorting to a credit card because they didn’t have the cash at the time or enough money in the bank. Moreover, their bill ended up exceeded $5000 because they were paying for a U-Haul, food, gas, and other …show more content…

Now, my dad is a manager of Fairleigh Feed Yard and brings in a steady income. My mom is a substitute teacher and volunteers her time helping numerous people within the community. Through my parents struggles and learning from their past, I believe that I have a one-up from most other kids my age. Hearing stories about how my parents lived with mice to begin with, and seeing where they are now is so inspiring. For this reason, they are two of my biggest financial role-models and I am grateful to have a relationship with them to this extent. Going through our Dave Ramsey class, EverFi modules, and hearing my parents testimony, has increased my knowledge on financial stability to new levels. I believe that I am far more inclined, now, to begin college and venture out on my own than I would have been without these role models and examples set before

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