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rakali boy
@walnutpal
This thread is exactly why we fight! No one should have to feel grateful for the chance to work for minimum wage (in the US!) at a job that is breaking their body.
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Aella
@Aella_Girl
I grew up low class, and expected my life to be hard - only I didn’t process it as “hard”; it was just how life *was.* I was going to have to spend the rest of my life doing minimum-wage physically-hard labor, and then getting pregnant. That was the plan, but more importantly-
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Aella
@Aella_Girl
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@walnutpal
I’m glad I felt grateful. I already worked hard to escape factory floor life, but I am extremely glad that I went through that job with gratitude. It made it bearable! It’s *good* to make people happier and more grateful.
rakali boy
@walnutpal
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@Aella_Girl
For sure, one needs to do what one can to get through. I just don't think anyone should have to go through the same. IMO it's *better* to ensure people don't have to put themselves through pain for $7/hr or whatever min wage is there, rather than just telling them to be grateful.