Nickel-And-Dimed

I thought that Barbara Ehrenreich's "Nickel-And-Dime" essay was one that I could relate to very much. Barbara created a scientific experiment in where she "experienced poverty" firsthand, by leaving her home, career, and reputation behind. I like this idea alot because their are many people who write on the issue of poverty, but have never expeienced it for themselves. It doesnt seem right for a person who knows nothing of poverty to comment on it. I think that Barbara validates her right to comment on poverty because she trys to experience it herself. I personally worked in a Dinner back in highschool and experienced many of the issues that Barbara faced. It was amazing to see how all of the adults working there lived their lives from pay check to pay check. Many of them were just like Barbara's co-workers in that they lived in trailers or motels, and worked very long hours. All in all I liked this piece very much.