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Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America

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by Barbara Ehrenreich

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I didn't care that she was "slum-cationing" (also known as ethnographic research in some circles). Required reading for working class students who pay for their middle class frills (cell phones, cars, clothes) working in fast food jobs). Don't agree?
Liam Ostermann Maybe because I do not live in the USA but I do not understand what you are asking. Can you rephrase or explain your question. Thank you.
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I'm currently reading this book, I'm in the Evaluation Chapter, at some point it says that the boss in The Maids used to give them breakfast... but I never found that info when reading the chapter when she worked at The Maids... Is there any misunderstanding or something I didn't read??
Isabel I think you don't remember it because your idea of "breakfast" and Ted's differ. They can grab a donut on the way out the door. As I recall, that's th…moreI think you don't remember it because your idea of "breakfast" and Ted's differ. They can grab a donut on the way out the door. As I recall, that's the extent of breakfast. It's not pancakes, eggs, sausage, that kind of thing. Just some quick carbs that you can eat with your hands.(less)
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