Both parents were pharmacists before coming over to Canada in their early forties with three kids. Once here, they couldn't continue their profession due to differences in licensing standards so they bought and operated a small corner convenience store for twenty years. Working 13-14 hour days and having 1-2 days off out of 365 days, not complaining about their work (even after being robbed a couple of times) and sacrifices they made for us. Crazy work ethics for sure until they retired at 60. They managed to put three kids through university and paid off the store and house at retirement. Before I complain about my "tough 8 hour shifts" at work, I reflect back to them and shut the f*** up.
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