Nickel and Dimed 1-60

Something that really stood out to me was how strongly Ehrenreich’s opinions pervade the piece. For instance, when she is discussing her first attempt to get a job, she says that she was asked to pee in a cup before they would give her the position. She describes having to do so as an “indignity” (14). To me, this does not seem like an indignity, but rather a precaution for the employer. I also find it hard to believe that this sort of test is required only at low-paying jobs. Do you guys find this to be an “indignity” and if so, why?

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