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player ready...Armando Morales, the cheerful veteran sandwich-maker at the downtown Northbrook Subway, 1951 Cherry Lane, says listening to customers’ chatter keeps him in a good mood. Morales, who lives with his fiance and their son in Schaumburg, said he wants to keep working toward his goal while staying at Subway.
“I want to keep my job and support my people, but go back to school for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning,” he said. “I need the commercial and industrial level. I have the first one, domestic and small appliance.”
Q: Where did you grow up?
A: Veracruz, Mexico.
Q: As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A: Doctor. I tried … It’s hard to go to school when there’s no money.
Q: What was your first job?
A: Housekeeping. I was 14 years old.
Q: Do you have any pet peeves?
A: When people talk a lot without making sense.
Q: What’s your favorite restaurant?
A: Chipotle. They have vegetables, and I love vegetables. Subway, they too have vegetables. One of my favorites, too.
Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
A: To Africa. To see how the people live, to see the animals.
Q: If you could be on any reality show, which one would you choose?
A: “Survivor.” I like the obstacles of life.
Q: What’s the most amazing thing you’ve ever seen?
A: People who have not enough for living, but they share whatever they have.
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