I worked at a garden center for $17/hour after getting laid off—why it's 'one of the best jobs I've ever had'

"Without a job, I felt invisible. With a job, I felt seen, useful, and purposeful again," says Leslie Friday, who sold plants and flowers while job searching after a layoff. "I loved every minute.

Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/10/48-year-old-worked-at-a-garden-center-to-make-ends-meet-one-of-best-jobs-ever-had.html)