EDUARDO
What is the narrator's first job and where is it located?
The narrator's first job is working in a bar on a beach in Porto Seguro.
What type of work did the author do on Saturdays when they were fifteen or sixteen?
Picking potatoes on nearby farms.
What did the narrator study at university?
Politics.
Why did the person join the army after leaving school?
The person joined the army because they were a restless person and didn't like 'academic' things.
What were the narrator's expectations for the job versus the reality?
The narrator expected to chill out on the beach, get a suntan, and earn some money, but the reality was working long hours and not being able to go to the beach.
What time would the author be collected to go pick potatoes?
Seven in the morning.
How did the narrator find out about the part-time job?
A friend who did market research for a local company put in a good word for them.
Despite joining the army, how did the person end up spending a lot of time in a classroom?
The person underwent training for things like logistics, which required classroom participation.
What were some of the tasks the narrator had to do at work? (at least two)
The narrator had to clean the bar, restock it, take orders, carry trays, and clear tables.
Why did the author enjoy working in the farms on Saturdays?
They enjoyed being outside and laughing with their peers.
What kind of questions did the narrator ask while doing market research?
Specific questions about what people drank and who they were planning to vote for.
Why does the person not regret joining the army?
The person sees practical benefits in the army training that they didn't see in school.
How did the narrator feel about their boss?
The narrator described their boss as a complete control freak.
How did the author feel about providing cheap labor as a teenager?
It didn't bother them, as they felt the £30 they earned was a fortune back then.
What did the narrator find fun at the beginning of the job?
Meeting so many new people.
Where did the person go as part of a UN humanitarian mission?
The person went to Haiti as part of a UN humanitarian mission.
Despite the challenges, what positive outcome did the narrator mention?
How did the author receive their payment for picking potatoes?
Cash-in-hand every week.
What did the narrator learn from their experience doing market research?
A smile goes a long way and to be sceptical about statistics.
What is the person's role in the army?
The person's role is in logistics, which involves problem-solving and communication