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13 My Role Model Doina Copaceanu I was born in the one of the smallest countries in Europe, Moldova. I got married 2 years ago, at the age of 25. Last year, my husband and I decided to come to the United States for a better life. I did not find the better life yet, but I have a Master’s Degree in Nutrition in my country. Now, I am working as a nanny to improve my English skills. I am sure I will achieve my goals because I am a disciplined, punctual, honest, hardworking, and amiable person. I wrote this essay for my ABED 024 class. Oleg Rusu is my role model. He is my ex-boss from my country, Moldova. Now, he is the manager of a line of cafeterias in Chisinau, the capital of my country. Mr. Rusu is 45 years old, and he is well-built. He is a tall person. He has brown eyes and short dark hair that has started graying at the temples. My ex-boss is a hard-working person, correct, amiable, and very punctual. Every time when somebody from our staff had problems, he tried to help and understand. He gave them advice, and he loaned them money. After he graduated from Technical Institute, he went to Russia to find a job. Mr. Rusu worked in a factory that made electrical things. Working at that factory, Oleg became friends