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In my early years, my father was away as a soldier in the war. When he came back, work was very difficult to come by.
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"In my early years, my father was away as a soldier in the war. When he came back, work was very difficult to come by. Even though he was a highly skilled man, a maker of furniture, the payment for that work was very poor"

- Trevor Nunn

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This quote by Trevor Nunn speaks with the struggles of his father in the after-effects of war. His daddy was a highly experienced furniture maker, yet the payment for his work was really poor. This talks to the problem of finding work after the war, as well as the lack of financial chances offered to those who had actually served in the war. It likewise talks to the battles of those who needed to earn a living in a post-war economy, where the demand for products and services was low and the earnings were low. This quote functions as a tip of the challenges faced by those who had served in the war, and the problems they dealt with in finding work and earning a living. It also functions as a suggestion of the significance of offering financial opportunities to those who have served in the war, so that they can earn a living and support their families.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Trevor Nunn somewhere between January 14, 1940 and today. He/she was a famous Director from England. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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