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Wednesday, 24 June 2009
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Education, work and skills
Painting her future
by Hazel
I want a decent wage I did a college course in painting and decorating. I thought about hair and beauty but there isn't really any money in it and so many women do it these days. I want a decent wage. I want my house to be nice and the money to do it. I love it every time I do it; it makes you feel so proud of yourself.
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