The Electric Typewriter

Great articles and essays by the world's best journalists and writers.
19th Aug

Nickel And Dimed

by Barbara Ehrenreich

In June 1998 I left behind everything that usually soothes and sustains me - home, career, companion, reputation, ATM card - and become part of the low-wage workforce.

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    Reblogging because I loved this book
  2. tetw reblogged this from tetw and added:
    by Barbara Ehrenreich In June 1998 I left behind everything that usually soothes and sustains me - home, career,...
  3. ebwilkin reblogged this from tetw and added:
    Read the book - it’s great!
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  7. cocoa75 reblogged this from tetw and added:
    I know how you feel… but of course, everyone’s experience isn’t totally the same.
  8. jeffbr13 reblogged this from tetw and added:
    Seminal article on the disparity between rich and poor in America. And something I said I would get around to reading...
  9. thetallblondechick reblogged this from tetw and added:
    This is a great book.
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