Washing the floor of the truck – 1983

Have you ever wondered how restrooms at public places get cleaned? More specifically, who cleans these restrooms? What about those who clean our roadways, drains, and gutters? Is that something you would do? If you were in need of employment and this is the only job offered, would you do it? If not, why not?

Today on the show I tell you of a time when I took a job that I felt was degrading and embarrassing. I wanted to quit. But a little voice – a humble bee – told me to stick it through. And remembering my childhood in the taco truck along with all those times we had to clean up after our customers or get deep inside the small spaces to clean the grease left behind.

Join me as I tell you how I found dignity in the dirtiest of places, and it helped me realize others have it worse than I do. I now have a deeper appreciation for those who perform what is commonly called dirty jobs.

How often do we take notice of the people who perform these types of jobs? The jobs that most of us would try to avoid? Some of those jobs are dirty, gross and at times can be seen as humiliating. But there are people performing these jobs. And when performing these jobs, they seem to do it with a smile and dignity intact.

What makes people perform these duties? I find that people who do these jobs seem to be happier than most and seem to live more balanced lives. Have you seen those videos where farm workers are picking vegetables while whistling?

I bring this topic up because we are living in times where we diminish the importance and appreciation of the people who perform these “dirty” jobs.

TAQUOTE: “Dignity, it’s not always clean”

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