Barbara is not similar to the average worker whose life she tries to replicate. Most workers have the pressure that if they get fired, they would not have a job to feed themselves. An advantage that Ehrenreich has the start-up money for her experiment and she can decide to quit the experiment and go back to her normal life.
Having only one job can not keep up with her month's rent. She was working two jobs to keep up with her rent. She describes both of her jobs as difficult, stressful and relates negatively. She can not buy any kitchen equipment and unable to cook on her own, living on a fast food near where she lives. Becuase of her living situation, she has to eat an unhealthy food which can stress her even more.
After a month of
Having only one job can not keep up with her month's rent. She was working two jobs to keep up with her rent. She describes both of her jobs as difficult, stressful and relates negatively. She can not buy any kitchen equipment and unable to cook on her own, living on a fast food near where she lives. Becuase of her living situation, she has to eat an unhealthy food which can stress her even more.
After a month of