The Working Poor | The Price of the American Dream | ENDEVR Documentary

The Price of the American Dream | ENDEVR Documentary

Since the economic crisis of 2009, over nine million jobs have been created in America. Officially, the recession is over. But American workers have come out of the crisis more vulnerable and even poorer than ever. 46.7 million Americans live in poverty with around 15% of the US population living below the poverty line. But they aren’t unemployed – most of them have at least two jobs. They’re ‘the working poor’. Meet the people behind America’s economic recovery.

Germania has two minimum wage jobs, working 18 hours a day. Three quarters of a her salary go on paying for the 15m square motel room she shares with her two children and her mother-in-law. But even with two jobs, she struggles to buy food for her family. In the past four months, they have stayed in five motels, moving every few weeks to ever cheaper rooms as their money runs out.

Joe and Chelsie live with their two young daughters in a tent in a church carpark. Their bathroom is a porta-potty they share with 50 other people. Around 500 families in Seattle live in these temporary camps. Like Germania, Chelsie works full time but she can no longer afford to live in the city she works in.

Trade Union leader, Scott Slawson, has worked for General Electric for 13 years. But a few days ago, he was told his job will be re-located to a state with no wages and 50% lower salaries. He doesn’t know if he will be able to find another job.

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46.7 million Americans live in poverty with around 15% of the US population living below the poverty line. But they aren’t unemployed – most of them have at least two jobs. They’re ‘the working poor’. Meet the people behind America’s economic recovery.

[i.a.]

Once upon a time, I was young and poor. But after many years of hard work, now I am old and poor.

[brownrusselredeemedbyblood]

I respect anyone who gets up, and goes to work everyday, it doesn’t matter if you’re flipping burgers, or building houses

[Check.Your.Sources]

I love the stereotype that the poor are lazy 🤦‍♂️ there’s nothing lazy about working 60-70 hours a week to live in a motel… our economy is broken.

[sarawilliam]

America is currently plagued by the hydra-headed evil duo of inflation and recession. The worst part about this recession is that consumers are racking up credit card debt. In April alone, credit card debt went up 20% while rates have doubled in a year. Inflation is so high that consumers are literally taking debt for basic life necessities. Collapse has indeed begun..

[Jasoncarter]

“I can’t wait to get on the bus so I can close my eyes.” This line hit me really hard for some reason. So depressing.

[scarletttonkin]

Germania has my upmost respect.
She is a warrior.
May all her dreams come true.

[falconmotorsports]

15 an hour is still poverty in the US. I’m a big man with a big heart and things like this absolutely crush me. God bless all who see this

[naizcur]

I have so much respect for the mom who utilized her last few dollars to get her kids pizza knowing that she’ll be broke after but still did it to make them happy 🙏🏽

[jessicacoleman]

The tiredness in Germania's eyes is HEARTBREAKING. She's a solider. Praying for all parties involved.

[susan-]

You can see why nobody has a children anymore- the cost of living

[jewelthompson]

Having kids makes poverty 100 times more difficult to overcome.

[targetegrat]

It annoys me when I see a comment talking about save your money. How can you save money when wages do not keep up with the increase in expenses (auto insurance/home insurance rates are ridiculous, gas/groceries are expensive, and then life happens you still need to maintain your car/home on top of that). That means your savings account will take a hit, you have to start using credit and get into debt, or juggle bills (be late month, catch up the next month, etc.) I just get annoyed when privileged people assume that most people should be well off.

[getmulah]

"It's called the American dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it" - George Carlin

[phajeb]

Prices have gone up 3x with inflation while employers are still paying 12.50 an hour. Then you sit there watching the CEO take a 1.5 million dollar bonus while HR works from home to contemplate whether you should get a quarter raise or not. O yea, and if you’re late that’s 1 point away from getting fired.

[briannastultz]

The problem is that wages/salaries haven’t increased while cost of living has increased 30-50%.

[Mrshuster]

I keep telling both friends and family; Now is the perfect time to own a Tech Stock, With everything going on and seeing how the world is been run by AI and all Tech is here to stay and you don’t want to miss it

[dboucher]

Working 70 hours a week is insane; at that pace even $50/hr wouldn't be worth it. Broke people aren't lazy, they're overworked and dead tired!

[Joel-rkdh]

This is why i get so upset at self-absorbed people giving fast food workers a hard time. They are making 8 dollars an hour!!! Give them a break.

[RJ-gosn]

I'm 70, born here in America, and this is so hard to watch. These good, diligent people are what keeps America up and running, yet they live at or below poverty level. It's wrong on so many levels. Hard working and having nothing to show for it is now the hallmark of America. And I'm nearly there with you. I am holding on with both hands clasped like a boxer. I tried to get help with food, but because I own my car, I was deemed ineligible. The rich have no interest in helping. And by the rich, I mean Congress and Senate, and billionaires who got there on the backs of people like these. Every night my prayers are for people just like you. You are not forgotten, even though every day you may feel unseen.