"Nickel-and-Dimed" and "Pennies an Hour"

After reading these two essays, i understand how bad some people have it coming from lower class societies. The essay "nickel-and-dimed" talked about how she living as an idividual was making a certain amount of money and living off it, while other people making the same amount had children and were able to support them. It was kind of confusing when she said that because they contradict. I dont understand how one person supporting only themself has the same opportunities of those making the same amount but to support their children. It reminded me of my boss at big boulder ski resort and how he was only living off of an $8 an hour job, but could support three children with only making that. I was making the same amount as him and gave me a better outlook on my future and how I never want to be in that position.

The essay "Pennies an Hour" was about how much people working in sweatshops get paid. It was surprising how little these people get paid and how they survive off of it. I had never worked at a sweatshop before and this was surprising to read about what they live off. People all around the world get different wages depending on what part of the world they live in. What she said about a person in bangledash and how they only get paid 1.6 cents for a hat with a logo on it, and then it sells for almost $17 or more is astonishing. It makes me curious to know if these people only getting paid 1.6 cents know that it sells for a much higher price. Reading things like these are amazing and can give an individual a different perspective on their future in the work force.