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10 Cards in this Set
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Personality test
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The personality tests are tests that are conducted as part of the application process for many of the jobs Ehrenreich applies for. These have absolutely ridiculous questions, and are demoralizing.
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The Hearthside
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Restaurant that Ehrenreich works for, where Ehrenreich exposes the strenuous, and almost abusive work environment.
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Jerry’s
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Another restaurant, Ehrenreich works here in addition to the Hearthside because she needs a second job, as she barely makes enough to keep a roof over her head.
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The Break Room
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Ehrenreich says that the break room shows the entirety of the situation, as there is no break room at Jerry’s, because there are no breaks at all.
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Glenwood Apartments
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Ehrenreich looks at a room here, advertised at $65 a week. This may be the only affordable housing, but the conditions are so bad that it is “probably illegal” (55).
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The Maids
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Housecleaning service where Ehrenreich gets a job.
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Woodcrest Residential Facility
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This is the nursing home where Ehrenreich works on the weekends as a second job, as a “dietary aid”.
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Backpack Vacuum
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A Vacuum cleaner that straps onto workers backs. Adds to the "burden" that Barb must carry.
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“Cosmetic Touches”
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The maid service doesn’t care about germs at all, and says it is all in the cosmetic touches. Inside look at the working conditions.
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“That’s a real workout, isn’t it?”
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A client who is a personal trainer recognizes how strenuous Barbara’s job is.
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