“Becky,” the school cafeteria manager whispered, “your former boss is standing in my office. He’s asking for you.”
I asked what he wanted.
Her next words stunned me.
“I don’t know. But he’s crying.”
My name is Becky Lindahl. I’m thirty-four, married, and raising two children in a small Wisconsin town. FindFamily Lawyer
For six years, I worked at Heckert Auto & Diesel, a repair shop owned by Dale Heckert.
I handled the parts counter, ordered supplies, answered customer calls, and kept track of inventory.
It wasn’t glamorous, but I was good at my job.
Discover more
Track Pregnancy
Family
Plan Family Trips
Dale was a demanding employer who rarely offered compliments. He expected everyone to work hard and didn’t believe in offering many benefits.
When a position opened at the local farmers’ cooperative, I applied.
The salary was similar, but the new job included health insurance for my family. PlanFamily Trips
