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While on a date, my husband and I asked if the restaurant was hiring. The next day, our son interviewed and got a job.
The parents helped their 14-year-old son secure a job at a local restaurant by connecting with the general manager during a date night. The son applied, interviewed, and was hired, working there for two years under the manager's mentorship.
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