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The husband recalls his mother teaching him how to count coins and bills to give back to customers. He also discusses his job loss and how it helped him appreciate the security of having steady income and finances.
human
You know, I still remember my mom teaching me how to make change. She was so patient with me, showing me how to count out the coins and bills to give back to customers.
gpt
That's a valuable skill to have. I don't think I ever learned how to make change properly.
human
It definitely came in handy when I worked at the convenience store in college. But sometimes, customers would get upset if I made a mistake.
gpt
Speaking of work, do you ever think about what would happen if you lost your job again?
human
I try not to dwell on it, but it's always a possibility. I just have to make sure I'm prepared and have enough savings to fall back on.
gpt
I know it was a tough time for us when you were unemployed, but I was proud of how you handled it. You kept applying and finally landed a job, even if it paid less than your previous one.
human
Yeah, it wasn't easy, but I knew I had to keep trying for the sake of our family. It made me appreciate the security of having a steady income even more.
gpt
And now that you have a job, we can focus on the present and enjoy our life together.
human
Absolutely. And who knows, maybe one day our finances will be even better and we can travel more or buy that dream house we always talk about.
gpt
That sounds like a plan. And knowing how to make change will definitely come in handy when we're bargaining at markets on our travels.