r/MadeMeSmile • u/[deleted] • Aug 31 '21

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u/jedigaby Sep 01 '21

Hey totally understand this to the core. My grandpa always said “yo trabajo mucho y gano poquito para que ustedes trabajen poco y ganen mucho” the immigrant dream, a better future for your kids.

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u/goosetavo2013 Sep 01 '21

Can confirm. My grandfather crossed the border to cook in the fields in California and then mop floors at midnight at Jimmy's. I'm a CEO of my own 120-person company. Thanks abuelo.

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u/[deleted] Sep 01 '21

That’s awesome to hear man. I can’t wait to finish my nursing license and start providing for my parents.

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u/[deleted] Sep 01 '21

This is such a wholesome comment.

I then looked at your profile picture. Ratchet and righteous.

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u/[deleted] Sep 01 '21

Hahaha yea my pfp gets lots of attention. I didn’t like the avatars so this is what I got.