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[@alisonhowat1436]

"risk" is misleading, because it implies that it can be evaded. Doing a job that digs you an early grave is not a risk, it's a sacrifice.

[@Timberstuff]

thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@pinoynanationalist5394]

Agree

[@boogeyman4565]

Very well said

[@peterhamlinhamlin8908]

Corrupt an government profits from inhuman industrial practices in sulfur,salt and coal minining for hundreds of years.

[@Timberstuff]

@Wayne Milks indeed

[@emilgabriel81]

Once again it is proven that modern society is nothing without this kind of hard working people that risk their health and their lives to provide goods for us. the sad part is that almost always they are underpaid and exploited. Huge respect and a big thank you from my side

[@jokewhygaming4173]

Yes but the worst part is, they could have most problems fixed by making a simple road or two

[@astupidlylongnamethatstoolong]

@@jokewhygaming4173 Yeah and who's gonna do it? Them? With what tools and materials? And who's gonna pay for it? Please think before you speak next time yeah?

[@BeoG]

@@astupidlylongnamethatstoolong if the company care for their employees, they would

[@thatbigbear6438]

@@astupidlylongnamethatstoolong I think the person meant the government, they don't seem to care at all and are taking advantage which is heartless and painful to see. They could have made things better for these workers, and pay them well

[@Mipetz38]

@@astupidlylongnamethatstoolong this is why I support literally ANY political party that plans to either 1. Industrialize foreign countries or 2. Bring back industry to out country, ironically China is actually the best country that fills these two roles

[@huangcynthia4714]

5:47 "A symbol of how Mistar provides for his family's lives, while it slowly takes his." this man is truly a hero

[@welkijken]

He is being exploited unnecessarily. We have the tech and money to do something about it. but no, look at their bravery, lets pretend there was a choice for him.

[@francohenriquepatd]

he's not a hero. he's being exploited because of his vulnerability.

[@ppprenxx]

@@francohenriquepatd if you look at a different prespective, lets say his family, he is a hero

[@dekmikasa4366]

@@francohenriquepatd And he's vulnerable bc of the exploitation.

[@Roarke231]

@@welkijken oh? how are we suppose to do that? stop buying all sugar? find a charity that doesn't embezzle donations? I get what you are saying, but most people neither have the means or know how to help these people and the people that do are the ones doing the exploiting. I would be totally on board with helping, hell I use to travel to villages and help dig new wells, but the average person doesn't know how to help.

[@93MM483N50N]

It's so disturbing and upsetting that billion dollar industries like for sulfur can't spare any of that money to give workers safer gear, which would be the bare minimum of what they should get

[@vilmerr9930]

Could not have said it better, just ridiculous that they won't even spare a second of their time eating a gourmet meal for 200+ dollars to listen to the complaints either.

[@saintkofi]

they can’t they’ve got to do their marketing

[@joshuapatrick682]

You say that but still buy the products made with these minerals. So you are just trying to make yourself feel better about exploiting them.

[@rodneyhorsley8601]

They don't have to accept the job

[@jackg9511]

@@rodneyhorsley8601you have no idea how stupid you are

[@j_travels8638]

Earlier this year I visited the Sulphur Mine at Ijen. To see these men working so tirelessly in such dangerous conditions was just unbelievable. Spending only 1-2 hours around the crater, I was struggling with the level of toxic smoke filling the atmosphere. I can't even begin to imagine how it must be for the men who work here for decades

[@kamnovak5268]

you can begin to imagine. you spent time around the crater and struggled with the level of toxic smoke filling the atmosphere.

[@Chas0T]

Seriously, I visited one for fun but these people are practically sacrifice themselves for their families to be able to survive. My lungs were on fire after 15 minutes I can’t imagine!

[@carinaramolaka6647]

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[@theherd5830]

These workers are beyond amazing. The horrible things they do for very little pay is so unjust. The sulfur miners have the worst possible working conditions. Driving away in the morning and his wife on the porch saying goodbye was so sad. What can you say.. “have a good day at the volcano”?

[@matthewlawton9241]

The whole time I was thinking "Who the hell needs sugar to be white?". It's not worth this.

[@EPA3]

Did you not hear them say their pay is good for the area? I understand you probably wouldn’t do this job, but it feeds them and their families,. And it beats the hell out of starving. Not everyone works at Starbucks or Facebook.

[@EPA3]

Did you not hear them say their pay is good for the area? I understand you probably wouldn’t do this job, but it feeds them and their families,. And it beats the hell out of starving. Not everyone works at Starbucks or Facebook.

[@DeJayHank]

@@EPA3 I kept hearing "poverty" and "barely enough to make ends meet" Were we watching the same video?

[@John-nb6ep]

The job should be put on prisoners as it has been traditionally.

[@focusezz6947]

these jobs really gives you perspective on how easy we have it in our modern world. I have nothing but the utmost respect for these people that do these jobs, it is their sacrifice that allows the rest of us to work and complain about our easygoing lifestyles.

[@GEEZYEA777]

global south carries the modern world

[@chisomo8088]

@@GEEZYEA777 yes

[@Bruh-ss7bd]

Then there are people in America complaining about their minimum wage jobs. Im going to tell you if you complain about your cushy minimum wage job then you’re an ungrateful idiot.

[@GotrekGurninsson]

We have it easy because the US setup the petro dollar system to exploit countries that have ressources it wanted for cheap. You’re watching that system implode now that there are no more countries to exploit

[@lugia8888]

ehh

[@popinjay3000]

i am constantly reminding myself to be grateful, watching something like this is important for me to remain grateful. people literally sacrificing their lives for their family

[@TheRightONe-et3gh]

Grateful? What do you mean? Are you grateful those people are killing themself for a few dollars while corporation make billions? You should be outraged!

[@ryantownsend2730]

Go buy something. Then you are part of the problem. There is no escape!

[@LoveKnot78]

I was looking for your comment because I was just going to say how thankful I am for everything I have. Working at a fast food restaurant or a labor job in the USA is a dream compared to what these people have to endure for pennies.

[@AmahMasBoy]

You shouldn't feel grateful; you should feel angry. People shouldn't have to live like this. You should be angry that our supply chains are organized in such a way that, purely by the lottery of life, you aren't in their situation.

[@jorgegandara984]

30 years waking up at 2 am for working in a volcano... and his wife still wakes up with him and prepare him the breakfast and say goodbye. Now that's a marriage.

[@Life_is_short_Enjoy]

Theme of their survival😥😥😥

[@Mannsy83]

Women in the west would call it misogyny

[@2GoatsInATrenchCoat]

​@@Mannsy83 I can't believe you saw this video about unethical working conditions for miserably low wages, and you decided that the most valuable thing you have to add to the conversation is a strawman argument attacking "western women," aka the made up feminist bogeyman. You'd rather punch down than talk about the actual problems raised in this video.

[@jasonjerusalem4802]

that was on cam.. how bout off cam?

[@lol-zt7gp]

Well, unless western men are also waking up at 2am to go work in such dangerous conditions like these, it’s not “essential” to a marriage for the woman to be a housemaid.

[@milkbread5036]

Really makes me ashamed of all the times I've complained at my cozy desk job :( Huge respect to them, I pray they can be paid a lot more and safety equipment and medical.

[@marleonetti7]

these people are further exploited by our using their misery to feel better about ourselves . i think we need others to have it worse than us so we can feel better . thats what i am troubled by .

[@garretth8224]

@NightRaven 630 Working and paying taxes is a societal contribution btw.

[@sottosotto4056]

@@marleonetti7 We are not using their misery to feel better about ourselves. We are using their misery to have a larger perspective about how ourselves and our place in the world. Is that exploitation? I don't know.

[@atashgallagher5139]

If I'm climbing a tree with another guy and I fall and break my rib. I have broken a rib, that hurts and needs medical attention. If the other guy snaps a branch and falls breaking three ribs, a femur, and getting stabbed by the broken branch, that guy got hurt far worse. The other guy being more injured doesn't make my broken rib hurt any less or be any less broken and in need of the same medical attention it did four seconds ago before the other guy got hurt. If your job has something that is worthy of being complained about, then it has something to complain about. These guys have even more to complain about, but that doesn't make your awful thing any less awful.

[@sottosotto4056]

@@atashgallagher5139 If you were alone and broke only one rib, then that's the worst thing in the world, because your perception of what is the "worst" is narrow. If you had a partner who broke three ribs, now your perception has enlarged. Yes, you still have a broken rib but you are aware that it could be so much worse.

[@jeffreyhartwig4965]

In the 1980's I worked in a oil refinery in Southern California. We had a Sulphur plant, it was a dangerous but we had many safety accommodations such as hazmat suits and we would wear mask that had air pumped into it for us to breathe. Much respect to those Indonesians to sacrifice themselves for their livelihood and families in this way.

[@MelvinJ64]

Much respect to Western Nations that propelled the culture of Technological innovations to better lives. Smart work trumps brute, hard work.

[@keithmounts5551]

WELL SAID OLD CHAP!!!

[@paulcadic1285]

@@MrLeiduowen Indonesian*

[@mioyakiyama5499]

@@MelvinJ64 technological innovations go to the wealthy, the poor are forced to mine sulfur with sticks and jeans for $17 a day so you can have cheap matches

[@RealPlatoishere]

@@MrLeiduowen the salt extracters are Indians and the sulfur ones are indonesians...

[@SanDiegoKid]

Whenever I find myself complaining about my cozy life and comfortable job, I always come across stories like this that provide perspective on how others live.

[@andreyreutov7867]

your life sucks too, just in a different way

[@AmahMasBoy]

You shouldn't feel grateful; you should feel angry. People shouldn't have to live like this. You should be angry that our supply chains are organized in such a way that, purely by the lottery of life, you aren't in their situation.

[@Yasser.Osman.A.Z.]

The man we buy our fruits from used to work in these lime mines. He came to my city Alexandria searching for a better life, I knew him for 30 years, he died few weeks ago and his son took over the fruit stand business now. I never thought how dangerous it is until now although he would tell many stories about it, but seeing it is different. Thanks for this video. Respect to these tough hard working men.

[@ghanshyamkadakia6215]

यह सीधे बिंदु पर है

[@marshallpainting6343]

Work smart not hard, if you can. Working that hard for shit pay isnt worth it

[@apapz3245]

Ok so what are you doing to help them?

[@Yasser.Osman.A.Z.]

@@marshallpainting6343 easy for u to say. These are illiterate people extremely poor, with big families

[@_v1nce130]

@@apapz3245 what are you?

[@Lawrence2525]

5 out of 5 of these examples entail products that are highly expensive on the market, and yet these people are paid almost nothing. There needs to be a reassessment, it's disgusting.

[@mikerotch1249]

But you have to realize money over there is like gold, they don’t have a Walmart to just go buy food and water, that would increase your buy price if we were to pay them more

[@Lawrence2525]

@@mikerotch1249 as if they didn’t have somewhere to buy their food. They might be developing countries but they are not Mars. There is life outside of Walmart-land.

[@therandomdrone4370]

@@Lawrence2525 They have somewhere to buy food...... It's literally why they are getting money.

[@Lawrence2525]

@@therandomdrone4370 that’s exactly what I am saying 👀 maybe you tagged the wrong guy :0

[@GreyGrim]

yea, sucks to suck, bad roll of the dice living in a shithole country like that tbh

[@Lord_Baphomet_]

I remember just working in the salt flats in the USA and it was one of the worst jobs I ever had… and we had machines to do most of the work… I can’t imagine what these guys go through

[@johnstrawb3521]

And men, overwhelmingly, do all of the most dangerous jobs.

[@kenosabi]

@@johnstrawb3521 we get it you read a Jordan Peterson book.

[@GoyimMaster1488]

@@kenosabi saying this wont get you women

[@tehpeasant]

@@GoyimMaster1488 saying this won't make you look smart

[@causalityismygod2983]

@@GoyimMaster1488 saying the truth without the need to impress women...do you understand you simp?

[@holyheretic3185]

Holy moly, their aim was freaking amazing! I'd be tossing blocks then walking to pick it up every time lol

[@themisthomassin5690]

"A symbol of how Mistar provides for his family's lives, while it slowly takes his." - That really got some tears rolling

[@Forestventures]

God forgive me for complaining about being tired at the end of the day, I actually have it made compared to these brave men. This is heartbreaking

[@awarem8739]

All are hard working men trying their best to support their families

[@winstonred5322]

FINALLY SOMEONE WHO SAYS THE CORRECT WORD. MEN*

[@RJT80]

They aren't forced to do this. If they were there might even be women doing those jobs.

[@neneenenejrkerre1828]

your complaints arent invalid because there are some who have it worse

[@CommentFrom]

@@neneenenejrkerre1828 like who

[@carolinechomanics]

I really hope that after the recorded these segments, that Insider Business supplied these communities with safety tools, protective clothing, and resources. Also, I wish that Insider Business would provide resources of how we can support these workers directly. We are watching and invested in the well being of these people, but what happens next?

[@soapyroz4471]

That's a really good point. Every time I watch videos like these I wonder what the people that film them do after? I hope they did not just film them and left without giving them anything, even if its just a little help. Hope not that they leave them with nothing and just profit from the videos filmed.

[@baibureh8816]

Why would they, they are exploiting them in the same way the companies are.

[@Flems1337]

@@baibureh8816 Very true, capitalism right there baby

[@Magsreign]

A fair point

[@blowintrees4885]

It's not their job to make the job safer, easier, or paid fairly. It's s Massa's, I mean the company's job.

[@kevinthomson6324]

3-4$ a ton for salt. Yet I pay $5 for 1 kg of salt… someone’s making money and it definitely isn’t the people doing the labor

[@VimalaBishnoi-t8c]

in India we purchase from 10 rupees to 25 rupees per kg

[@KenZo30]

"It's a rich community. We say we are poor but we are rich in spirit" - Acai Farmer.. mann!! That really hit me..

[@goforit1103]

While watching this I once again realize that our whole economic system seems to be based around exploiting certain people, that need to work for almost no money in horrible conditions, so that we in the rich western world are able to access everything we do and don't need for a low price. It's honestly sickening and atrocious.

[@Gashdal]

which is why we need to dismantle global capitalism.

[@niftyszn9469]

@@Gashdal Its more of a problem with their local governments. But of course someone like you always loves to put the blame on capitalism

[@VictorHugo-zj5zr]

@@niftyszn9469 Yeah, take a look at what the usa does to poor countries that try to fix the problem you mention with their local governments. These regulation problems exist because it is necessary to keep the profits up

[@maikwouters2415]

And here are people busy with what gender they are we have it to good here

[@atlantisq]

@@Gashdal And revert to slavery?

[@LoganMoore-r4o]

Wow! All I have to say is thank you to all the extremely hard working people that do these jobs, so that these products can be made. You all have my utmost respect.

[@tomjegs___]

Your comment means the world to them lol

[@mrlarolapra6288]

Wow they will benefit enormously from you utmost respect.

[@daemondrogan1875]

I noticed that none of these are located in the US. I know there are some really dangerous gigs out there but I didn't have a clue on how dangerous those jobs are. I'm an underwater welder and while many may say my choice of career is dangerous, I really respect these men and women that put their lives at risk just to take care of their families.

[@eshakrajendran3079]

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[@andrewjohnson8302]

@Mr. Shark Tooth more like 99% of the world population. There are plenty of badass people doing badass jobs, but there's a serious sense of risk with underwater welding. I bet most people assume it's more dangerous than mining salt for example

[@markbrisec3972]

You forgot to mention one crucial difference.. You are being adequatly compensated for the job that you do (whether you think you're underpayed is not for me to say but I'm certain you can have a decent living and provide for your family doing what you do). But these guys are doing incredibly dangerous jobs that can kill or hurt you right away or have a cumulative effect on your health that shortens your life significantly. And the cherry on the top - they are making miserable amount of money that is just enough for them to feed their families. I'm not trying to bash you or anything but I just wanted to point out one more reason why these jobs are order of magnitude more dangerous than any job in the Western world.. And thank god we in the West make as much money as we do and are covered by labor laws that protect us from the worst practices.

[@RJT80]

Notice the lack of women?

[@SadMoon20]

No one in the USA or in other so called developed country would work like this... This is modern slavery.

[@Zay151]

As an engineer, I would hope there would be government intervention to help build even the simplest machines such as a conveyor belt to move these objects over rigorous terrain. It's not the dichotomy of labor to goods that gets me, but the inefficiency that exists because of poor leadership from a developing country. Then this brawns to work feeds into itself in an endless cycle trying to catch up.

[@snowleopard3470]

That will mean no jobs and starvation.

[@Lucifurion]

@snowleopard3470 How would the government providing a simple conveyor system from the crater of that volcano to the rim result in “no jobs and starvation” for anyone? With an easier way to get sulfur out of that volcano they could gather more meaning more money they could spend on protective gear and more for their families.

[@wearytrader535]

@@snowleopard3470 He's talking about the first segment of the video about the sulfur miners. These guys have to carry more than their weight in sulfur up the crater and damage their shoulders in the process, when a conveyor belt + pulley system along the side of the mountain would quite literally do the trick. Conveyor belts don't mine sulfur, the contractors do. Plus there's labor just to create the conveyor belt-- people would be needed to maintain, built, excavate. There, you have your jobs lol

[@petergama6074]

They are getting paid for Carrying and mining it not just mining it a conveyor belt will have their prices reduced meaning they might need to make 4-5 trips for the same amount of money instead of 2 in that situation I don't really see any help from improving working conditions

[@LucasAlves-yb5lr]

Your "Governmente intervention" is what keep these men poor.

[@ggibby0909]

I read this in an article about Japanese shrine carriers. The lump Mostar is talking about isn’t a disease or other ailment. It’s actually a callous. A regular bodily response to the wear and tear of hoisting extremely heavy things on one shoulder. As mentioned, Japanese people who have spent decades carrying shrines have extremely similar lumps on their shoulders.

[@traderLeah]

learned about shoulder callouses today, neat

[@igorwest]

Thanks for the interesting fact

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

Two points! Get sunglasses! get a different job!

[@patrowsam5509]

@@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307 😊

[@ambush8707]

crazy how most of the tough jobs r done mostly by men but still, they do not get the respect, attention and credit they deserve

[@RTSFirebatYT]

The terrible thing about the Sulfur Miners besides the fact they aren't given any safety gear, is the lack of a simple pulley or conveyor belt system to carry those heavy loads up. The people buying the Sulfur could easily spend a tiny amount for something but instead they forced to do a needlessly dangerous trip back up the slope. Anything to increase their profit margins 😑

[@GenieInABox]

Exactly, just a zipline would save them so much work... But I don't see why the workers can't build it themselves if nobody else does honestly. If I were working a job like that for 30 damn years you can be damn sure I'd think of some way to bring the stuff up without having to break my back.

[@blatheblathe3rd852]

@@GenieInABox There are a lot of reasons for that. First, they don't have the expertise. Second, It's much harder to build a pulley system than most people think, especially up a mountain like that. Third, they can't even gain the information necessary, it's not like the states where the internet is everywhere. Finally, building would require time off from work which they don't have.

[@wattsnottaken1]

And here I am in Minnesota complaining about breathing in silica dust at my Tile Job. I need to shut up and be thankful for what i have. Silica dust is and but not as bad as being INSIDE a Volcano with sulfur smoke. We have access to respirators a lot easier here

[@RTSFirebatYT]

@@blatheblathe3rd852 sorry but that not the case. They are supplying those rocks to a buyer, that buyer then sells them on. A small amount of money could be invested to make these workers lives better. But money is more important.

[@wwyhkop]

It is not the lack of pulley or conveyor. It is about the risk of live.

[@sachinvinith813]

I feel that without people doing things we are nothing, some of us may have money and fame and stuff but behind the scenes, it's these workers who work hard just to make sure our essential needs are met.

[@cayde7207]

They’re not making sure our needs are meet, they do it to feed themselves… do you think these farmers and miners wake up thinking “Oh, better chip away at my life so everyone’s sugar can be as white as snow” 🤣

[@SuOOuS]

This is not working hard. This is slavery. Modern slavery at its worst. Congrats to everyone who think that this is hard working.

[@joshwonkim0895]

Respect to those workers! They also stick together because they’re a family that relies on each other for a living Meanwhile celebrities when they become couples they divorce often and take shit for granted!

[@tylerbell6796]

Just a small taste of how others live. I’ve grown up in the USA and am largely sheltered from even hearing about people like this. Thanks for sharing. Makes me grateful. Very humbling.

[@MissionOfInnerGrowth]

What the acai-farmer sad at the end was really nice, he is poor but his rich in his spirit! I think everyone should take note from this quote!

[@wattsnottaken1]

Yes

[@rwb3562]

They have to pay for their own equipment and don't have money for mask!?!? This is mind-boggling.... What the hell are the companies buying this stuff doing, I'm sure they can afford to buy this stuff for them

[@beneathawell]

Why would they do that if they don't have to? It would cut into their profits...

[@dieseltu1035]

Everythings unaffordable for everyone..because that's what socialist do. Make everyone live in poverty so we can gave free. Shitv

[@AK-xl7xz]

I was at this volcano 5 years ago. I can tell you more- beside not even having the mask, they do not even have a proper shoes- majority of them were wearing slippers🥺 I gifted all the masks we had , my raincoat and my shoes. The guy was soooo happy and greatfull, and he is appear to have the same shoe size- 9 women 🙏🏻 But guys you can not imagine- ALLL of them were smiling and happy people. This gave me such a lesson 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@gvnk_]

but how would the ceo afford his third yearly yacht 😱

[@user-mg7wh8zq6v]

Freelance 🤦‍♂️

[@nPilz]

"we say we're poor but we are rich in spirit''

[@bollylena]

I think that some "risk" could be reduced if the workers were given a proper equipment and safe tools. It's just incomprehensible especially in case of the "freelancers" that they're not given anything and also they earn so little. Everyone is talking about feeling respect but the truth is people will accommodate themself to different circumstances. I just feel anger that they're forced to do it. It's terrible.

[@moroteseoinage]

Fkkk no. Liberals already ruined America with regulations. Now you watch one heavily biased propaganda piece and you want to go around imposing regulations on other countries. Typical liberal elites

[@onebuffalo5402]

Reason they dont is people will just sell the equipment. Company gives you a 250$ filtered mask; 99/100 of them are gonna resell it for the money. Also the video doesnt explain well. They dont sell directly to the company. theres atleast 1-2 middle men before it gets to a major corporation

[@moroteseoinage]

@@onebuffalo5402 dumb poors

[@Pizzafan622]

@@moroteseoinage nice bait

[@zeusantony5027]

Completely idiotic. Masks and goggles should be compulsory.

[@neilperez4742]

it really just makes you want to think and realize how good you have it, some of you may not, but even so, you should still be grateful for what you have, even the little things.

[@torbenhellborn3175]

Generally I should like to thank Business Insider for its very fair, down to the ground, sober documentaries. As seen so far (4 days since popping up on this wonderful library channel) All the best from DK

[@attiquurrehman8376]

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[@moroteseoinage]

This is socialist propaganda.

[@aleebrokenback5909]

paid actor

[@paulcookies]

Yikes! That’s a lesson for me, I am very lucky.

[@jakem.9399]

I've done worse work than everything they've showcased. Yes, for more money because I live in America but...when you're able to provide for your family for decades...please tell me again how your life sucks...

[@ksv314]

"You see how the times change right?" says the acai-tree climber in awe, referring to how 'far' they've come from using leaves to using rope to climb the trees... that really gets me. we've gone from using abacus boards to pocket-sized supercomputers, and here are people connected to our supply-chain that have no clue. man.

[@CM0SRS]

it is a bit insane to think about

[@lloydjudd5137]

Yes, if this job were to be done in my country, it would be done using an EWP (elevating work platform). The EWP design would be registered with state department of labour and would undergo statutory inspections every year. The operator would be trained and licensed to operate it and would undergo refresher training every two years to the latest regulations( which are constantly being updated). They would wear high visibility work clothes,hard hat, gloves and safety harness at all times when in the platform and there would be a spotter on the ground.Statistics show that if they followed all the rules , they would have a very low risk of injury. Further more the trees would be grown in sustainably managed plantation, not carved out of virgin rainforest.Thats why my country doesnt have an Acai berry industry! even though some areas would be climatically suitable.

[@swatkabombonica4103]

@@lloydjudd5137 and would be no profit for all of them along the way. This way they can pay the least to the workers, risking their lives, and earn bunch of money over their backs

[@CookingWithClaus]

No, they definitely have a clue. You can see them riding a motorbike lmao.

[@asliketheson]

It’s money . Your country prints it and runs a racket game on the oil dollar . This guys government most probably got effed over by yours .

[@maryarrington7307]

Wow! I am in tears watching this video! I have been complaining about my problems, being in long term care, and how bad my life sucks now, and then I watch something like this, that puts things in a whole new perspective for me! I have a comfortable bed, nurses and aides to take care of me, and a monthly disability income that is more money than these people make in a year, and then some! I had no idea that simple things like sugar and salt came from places like this, and can actually be a matter of life or death for the person harvesting it! I was literally opening my packet of sugar when they started talking about how it's made, and I had to stop and say a tearful prayer of gratitude for those that produce it. I just figured salt and sugar was made and cultivated with modern machinery. I had no idea it was dangerous to harvest and produce. And although I don't buy acai berries specifically, I know I've bought things with that ingredient in the mix; never knowing or thinking about how they were harvested. It made me cry even harder, knowing that those that literally risk their lives for these products get paid the least! Can you imagine living on just $6/day? Here, that is extreme poverty, and would not be survivable, whereas for the people who sacrifice their lives to make it, somehow manage to not only survive, they can provide for their families on it; albeit just barely. I wish there was a charity I could donate to to help these people. Either with actual cash or to buy them proper safety equipment, medical care, etc. I would definitely add them to my monthly donor list of charities I donate to. So the next time you eat something as simple as a seasoning, or something that is trending, take a moment to think where it came from, and who made it possible for you to have it. The next time you think you have it hard, because you can't afford some simple pleasure or luxury item, maybe research this video. I know I will definitely be more appreciative of what I have, and less likely to complain over truly stupid and insignificant 'problems' (that word also has new meaning and significance now). And I will never forget this video or how I felt watching it! I truly want to find a charity, or start one, to help those that risk everything, just to make my life a little more flavorable. Wow! Just wow! 😭😱😲🙏❤

[@jesusA3333]

Same here, battling a really bad depressive episode and watching things like this really puts life into perspective. It give me the gratitude and kick in the butt to pull myself off. Blessings to you, stay strong 🙂

[@Noa-g1ex]

Donate or yall are NOTHING but talks.

[@marleonetti7]

these people are further exploited by our using their misery to feel better about ourselves . i think we need others to have it worse than us so we can feel better . thats what i am troubled by .

[@maryarrington7307]

@@Noa-g1ex I donate to 4 charities currently, and would be willing to add another charity to my list to help these people. I know I can't change the world with my small monthly donations, but if we all come together and donate what we can, it IS possible to make a difference.

[@jaymantisgaming]

@@maryarrington7307 putting more money into the industry isnt really a help to the local people like these. these companies have already proven how greedy they are. given the cash and choice to either, buy a machine to make the job easier, or just hire more people to do the same job for the same pay. what do people think theyre gonna choose? 90% of money generated by charities goes to paying the fat-twats at the top. also, throwing money at the 3rd world doesnt help them grow, it makes them dependant. but thats the point isnt it

[@NeilChristianCalajate]

I'm already coughing just by watching those limestone miners work. 😓😷 May god bless these brave people. 🙏

[@jillj6643]

Do we know the companies involved? We need a list! This is outrageous! These workers need to be protected (with paid for protective gear, etc.), and given a MUCH higher wage!

[@_McCormickProductions]

Some workers were freelance. For those who weren't, often the companies who employ them are too poor to provide quality equipment and fair wages.

[@studywithandrii]

the lithium batteries in your device are build by child slaves in congo, just a reminder.

[@jasonbouvier5747]

Ok Karen. You go tell these countries what they have to do. Jobs like these suck but until you are willing to forego their benefits in your everyday life, stfu

[@dizont]

them being poor means us living in the first world the we live in. good luck finding the majority who wants to give that away just so the world could be more fair

[@twohandsandaradio]

Unfortunately it's not like the USA where you can get $15/hr to get my hamburger order wrong. Your "list" would do very little over there.

[@mikeyfn-a6684]

I'm watching this trying to tell myself 12hrs in a busy pizzeria/restaurant isn't THAT bad Also surprised underwater welder wasn't here.

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

Because those guys make a lot of money and are highly skilled welders and divers. It is usually highly regulated by OSHA and NFPA and isn't dangerous like these are. A better mask or tank or dive watch mitigates risk. I just saw a chemical safety video where a welder died because he went alone, got lost and tangled up in cables. He created his own danger. Convenience store/gas station clerk should be on here though, they get robbed and killed every day.

[@mikeyfn-a6684]

@@BariumCobaltNitrog3n Yea I was thinking that in the back of my head actually. Also it's gone beyond "just give them the money"...Now companies tell you not to intervene no matter what's happening. Hence a dude will walk right behind the counter and start loading his bag with all the tobacco products while everyone just stands there watching..and when that one employee goes and protects the merch, he gets fired. It's a sick sad world indeed.

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

@@mikeyfn-a6684 I think a lot of people are unaware of the lengths they need to go to protect themselves, legally, physically and emotionally. You don't have to be a dick but people will try to take advantage of you if an opportunity pops up. Dude gets hit watching a sideshow, gets knocked out, instantly gets his pockets emptied.

[@garryclelland4481]

This is the worse ive ever seen Over 1 million people in India’s “untouchable” caste are still tasked with cleaning sewers, drains, and latrines - with no protective gear.""

[@micah66048]

I've worked a few dangerous jobs (Lineman/Electrician, Logger/Arborist, now a Soldier/Mechanic). I think a major difference is while these jobs are very dangerous, you can mitigate the risks by working with good guys, having good gear, and watching out for each other. So while a screw up would cost you your life, the chances of it happening are pretty low because everyone cares about safety. And if they don't, on the civilian side I'd find a new crew ASAP, and on the military side, I'm the guy in charge of my squad, so I make them care. For the workers in this video, it looks like they have little to no control over any of the risks at their job, and I'm sure the sulfur and limestone miners will die of lung issues early in life.

[@ljefe99]

My respects to these hard workers!

[@RynaxAlien]

They are stupid

[@jonathanpereira6618]

they are workers exploited by the purest form of capitalism.

[@tomasinacovell4293]

Who needs white sugar, and how come the un-white sugar costs so much more and it didn't even have any extra steps taken in processing it? I mean please investigate that, will you?

[@clone1eighty7]

@@tomasinacovell4293 1st world countries with 1st world problems thats who needs white sugar

[@tomasinacovell4293]

@@clone1eighty7 Still people shouldn't have children if they can't afford to send them through college!@

[@onzdemaserati]

I've climbed Mount Ijen and I can honestly say that the trek isn't for the faint hearted. The mind blowing thing was when I got to the mountain peak at 2am, they were there mining sulphur, men in there 50-60s...I admire them so much.

[@ngiagee1467]

An indication of a father's dedication & love. Respect ✊

[@ElBandido_pecas]

This video couldn’t come in a better time, it makes me appreciate my job a little better

[@yourworstfear]

what butt sitting.

[@ChrisHow]

Same here bro, I suddenly love my job 😵

[@Picasso6302]

I wish I was rich because I would try and help in anyway I could. Gives me a ton of perspective

[@saskfm]

Yasss me too

[@avamasquerade]

Huh, it has a different effect on me, it makes me more determined but decidedly far less complacent.

[@wangson]

Fascinating! It certainly speaks to the ways our world conducts business. Grotesque and exploitive, depressing...but still, fascinating! Thanks for this. Everyone in the West should watch this video.

[@ommsterlitz1805]

People in every country face the same conditions the journalists never worked a day in there life that's why they are impressed by something common

[@nineveh17]

@@ommsterlitz1805 I think you're trying to normalize something that shouldn't be normalized. I also think that you're assuming the journalists are "stupid and ignorant" but I think they just wanted to spread this so more people know about the unhealthy condition these people are subjected to, so that future generations can try to help out countries like these who need the help. I also doubt some of the workers would want their life to be put out their for us to watch like its an episode of a tv show or something.

[@Jarl_Thidrandi]

It's not purely exploitative like you are inferring. The main reason they make so little is that most of the worlds sulfur is obtained as a petroleum bi-product. It's an unfortunate consequence, that this livelihood earns them so little for sacrificing their lives, but there is simply no reality where natural sulfur harvesting can compete with the petro-chemical industry. That isn't direct exploitation, as much as it is natural evolution applied at the economic scale.

[@pandaman2840]

@@ommsterlitz1805 So it should be changed through reforms and demand for better safety and benefits right? Worldwide, right? Or are you a "not my life so let them suffer" type

[@Noa-g1ex]

Donate or yall are NOTHING but talks.

[@francohenriquepatd]

This is not supposed to make you feel grateful for how easy your life is. This is supposed to make you feel grossed out by the economic exploitation of the world we live in.

[@CommitSudoku7]

No, it's supposed make you pretend to give a damn, leave a vapid comment about it and then move on without a care in the world. Like you did.

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

And what do you propose that hasn't been tried before. How would you fix this?

[@betraid]

Videos like this help a lot to appreciate the things around, specially if you live in a better conditions, and doing easier job. I wish someday i could appreciate clear water and air around me, cuz a lot of people don't even have it, and i take it as granted my whole life.

[@jimbobrobbob4414]

Hello friend. I know it’s 2AM, yes we probably should go to bed. But to save you some time so you can watch one more quick video after this one. Here are the time stamps. 🎉 0:01 - sulphur mining 6:03 - salt mining 10:14 - Açai berry harvesting 14:28 - (Thumbnail) Limestone block cutting 18:33 - Bird nest foraging

[@professorkinman5477]

Huge props to the suflur miners man, its insane what they do to get food on the table.

[@tonitski]

they should implement a pulley system

[@zdarlighter]

It is bullshit that they have to work in such horrible conditions. They could be equipped with much better equipment that could help minimize the hazards of their work.

[@SunWarriorSolaire]

the fact its a billion dollar company is just horrible making them go dangerously hand bring up sulfur stone up to surface and doing it again, no gear, not much workers, no shit

[@Moccalocca100]

Hello fellow profile picture

[@rebel4197]

Perfect aim is an understatement. How the hell do they throw them so clean?

[@RJT80]

I don't know but it disqualifies women. Not that they'd do these jobs anyhow.

[@adamb8317]

You ever seen bricklayers at work? Very similar. You do something for 20 years you get VERY good at it.

[@tackylolable]

Talented basketball players with no support

[@emmie1176]

@@RJT80 aw did someone hurt your feelings?

[@markuse3472]

At 14:17 the man says: "We say we're poor, but we are rich in spirit." You can see it in his whole demeanor he is telling the absolute truth. Even so, I wish they would be paid more from foreign exchange merchants.

[@RoyokoChoko_]

Huge respect to these incredible individuals-without their sacrifices, we likely wouldn't enjoy many of the things we take for granted. It’s disheartening how industries take advantage of their efforts, and I realize I’ve rarely considered their perspective or appreciated their hard work. Thank you for this video, which highlights their dedication. Kudos to the team and, most importantly, to the workers who do so much for us. May they be blessed with the good karma they deserve.

[@nashcity4492]

For the sulfur miners there's no way they haven't come up with some kind of pulley or wheel system that allow them to more easily carry the 150 pounds of sulfur. There's so many different kinds of innovations I can think of that they can use. Here's hoping their governments can help them.

[@brentwilbur]

I was thinking the same thing. Or at least chiseling a path or assembling stones to act as reliable steps. Anything _other_ than carrying a basket up a precarious cliff face. It's like a pity party segment.

[@nicolarollinson4381]

It does seem odd that they haven't made some kind of pulley system but I guess time is money and they need the income to live, as they live hand to mouth. No savings. They need investment and the skills to make a reliable system. I get it.

[@marcelgunadi2429]

welcome to Indonesia

[@EIanordir]

acid rain is really corrosive against metal.. even a steel lose against it you guys just assume things without considering the very nature of that place and thinking everywhere on earth is the same condition or climate...

[@AlwyneAvinash]

They can't afford gas masks, how will they afford steel cables, transportation and installation costs, they do not have a co operative, most of them work individually

[@augustcarterjr]

I believe after Insider filming this which is very helpful to realize... and letting the world know, how much we should appreciate the little things in life, They did provide them with gas masks, at least. Let's be grateful and generous 💯

[@josargor8179]

you're kidding. people comment and say how much they feel sorry for these men but they've forgotten about it the next day.

[@augustcarterjr]

@@josargor8179 do you think I or anyone would even waste their time to watch these lengthen videos if we don't have any sympathy towards them.. It's KZbin and there are a whole lot of fun videos I could use my time to watch but rather i decided to watch these kinds of videos because I stand for a better life for all even though our world has made it impossible. I myself is not living the best life I wish for but I am grateful knowing very well I could have been worse than who I am now. So please @Josar Gor, don't jump into conclusion coz you think you don't feel sorry for these people doesn't mean no one else does. Enjoy your day.

[@clray123]

That is the propaganda purpose of such poverty porn videos. To make you pleased with whatever little YOU have and stop thinking about obtaining more. And most importantly listen to whatever the authorities say is good for you.

[@Vandicoup]

@@clray123 I disagree that's the message of the video, but certainly the mindset of some commenters down here for sure. But that does not erase the harsh realities in the world and doesn't excuse the injustices going on. We have a right to know about all this regardless, the world does. And I hope it brings awareness to the right people and organizations who will one day put a stop to all this once and for all and actually get better quality of life for these people.

[@Vandicoup]

@@josargor8179 That still does not erase the harsh realities in the world and doesn't excuse the injustices going on. We have a right to know about all this regardless, the world does. And I hope it brings awareness to the right people and organizations who will one day put a stop to all this once and for all and actually get better quality of life for these people. There's nothing wrong with being informed and educated on a wide variety of topics and issues.

[@CodingWithUnity]

I bet building those pipes inside the sulphur mine where it drips off at was a crazy job

[@dc6233]

I myself was wondering who put those pipes in there?? Probably the mining companies that buy the sulfur, just enough so that the workers don't die instantly...

[@geigertec5921]

Yeah, before the pipes were put in the smoke probubly was too spread out to make the big chunks of sulfur all in one place so who ever owned the volcano put the pipes in simply to guarantee the sulfur forms at a regular time and place. The logistics of actually removing the sulfur they left to the locals who they knew would go in the volcano to get it and since the company was the only buyer the people could sell the sulfur to they knew they would get it back. In reality these people are essentially slaves to the company but since the company doesn't officially employ them or force them to do the work they don't see themselves as responsible for them.

[@villyvalley1698]

I went to this mountain not long ago, they have side hustles such as selling the sulfurs itself to tourists as souvenirs, and they also provide services by carrying us to the top of the mountain and down with a carriage, which was about $53 these people definitely deserves more pay as one of the workers told me that their friend/co-worker legit died in these mountains due to sulfur. but they pushed forward and kept working.

[@huetuber1204]

I'm watching this at home while I dread coming back tomorrow, Monday morning, to my nice air-conditioned office and a job that pays me a six-figure salary yet I complain. Videos like this show my entitlement.... and how blessed I really am. Thank you, Lord.

[@EmmanuellaUdofia]

Humble brag

[@thomas-carter]

I wonder you didn't fall yet if you was such an ignorant. In case of usual people, God would take some steps to chill them if such thing occured.

[@Vandicoup]

@@EmmanuellaUdofiaYa seriously. Most of us even in First World countries don't even make anywhere CLOSE to 6 figures! Buddy is rich AF, on God. Give me that, right now. I'll take those "problems" any day!!! 😂😅💪🏼🛠️🙌🏼

[@clairewheeler2937]

It certainly puts my aches and pains from working into perspective. Much respect to these people.

[@supreme-man]

@couualis2926not men and women, just men

[@madrid1071]

It’s makes me ashamed of myself for complaining about small things in life when these people risk their lives everyday just to make barley enough money to survive or not even enough. I pray for them and that their work conditions will get better and that they make more money and that they are always healthy.

[@YM-wd3mc]

We are living in such cruel world where some can afford to spend a hundreds/thousands of dollars a day, but some are only paid 3 dollars for such harsh works. Totally unfair and injustice!

[@Liger._King]

I can't help thinking that the child at 12:56 has no idea how tough the life ahead of him will be. Hopefully, better life lies ahead for them and future generations.

[@cloudnein8114]

Racist

[@farinthefuture2178]

Imagine risking your life to harvest bird saliva nests. I could not even eat it if i get paid for it. Thats straight up insane

[@TruantAll]

Tastes pretty good lol. My family eats it with sugar water 😂

[@falfield]

@@TruantAll A pity you don't spend time to consider the swifts, whose homes you are eating, and whose ability to reproduce you are interfering with. In this (thoughtless) way humans are spreading our flesh over the entire globe, squeezing out everything else. But there will soon come a point when we've gone too far, and the same people (you) will exclaim "Why did nobody tell us?"

[@1337fraggzb00N]

That's right. I prefer vomit of the bees.

[@TruantAll]

@@1337fraggzb00N So.... honey?

[@1337fraggzb00N]

@@TruantAll uhm... yes.

[@brianbauer7560]

If they had a "World's Easiest Jobs" episode, mine would be close to the top of that list. My supervisor works harder than I do. This makes me really appreciate my job even more.

[@goose5718]

What job

[@brianbauer7560]

@@goose5718 I drive forklift at a Die house

[@nikbr0]

@@brianbauer7560 🔥Certified Forklift Operator🔥

[@Gashdal]

mine would be way above yours. i'm a software engineer and i just sit at my computer, sometimes only even actually 'working' 2 hours a day in my air conditioned house, and make quadruple what the sulphur guys make in a whole day in just an hour.

[@brianbauer7560]

@@Gashdal well done sir. That's awesome 😎

[@JesseTrapp66]

All of these people are incredible. I work in the mining industries, i drill and pull core samples for the mines, I have a crew of 2 helpers that that pull the samples and other stuff after i drill it and my brand new guys start at $22 an hour with $145 of perdiem everyday. Its crazy the difference of living just by crossing an ocean.

[@Z7y631]

14:40 damn those are some mad throwing skills

[@sarahsmith8269]

This is so sad. These companies get away with paying so little and not providing anything but making billions. I am so blessed I couldn't even imagine living like this and having such life-altering jobs that don't even make ends meet.

[@MiloCarrete]

Capitalism 💪🏼😏

[@Eaterofeaterofpies]

0:44 sulfur miner 6:00 salt farmer 10:12 acai harvester 14:25 limestone miner 18:32 bird nest harvester

[@vanankrcexcavator145]

Good

[@erossinema8797]

OMG. Thank you so much...💋

[@Eaterofeaterofpies]

@@Itsgodly not for mobile

[@pratyakshbhagat]

@@Eaterofeaterofpies also for mobile, go get your app updated

[@Falconlibrary]

If you had a really bad life, you'd be a sulfur miner who gets a second job as a salt farmer.

[@jrjon738]

Very nice documentary! Please keep it up, the world needs to see this, so they don't take these things for granted.

[@RJT80]

The next time you hear a woman complain about how bad the world is to women maybe remember who it is actually bad for. We all have our burdens but men make the world go round.

[@swatkabombonica4103]

Will hardly happen. Most are spoiled brats that only care about taking pics for socials. You won't here these people complain much about things spoiled ones complain about. Don't have time during, and strength for it at the end of the day.

[@MrEazyE357]

Oh, they'll still take things for granted... until those things are gone. Unfortunately, that's just the way it is.

[@filthygrape7882]

@@RJT80 ofc there’s somebody talking ab something completely different. just shut up bro nobody cares what your opinion is

[@Andressantiagooo99]

Respect to all this hard workers

[@artyteatwaffle7536]

Bus the bums to Canada where euthanasia is legal and encouraged.

[@moroteseoinage]

No. Respect the employers for finding and keeping them employed

[@HeartShapedMonster]

wtf this is modern age slavery. employers dont give a shit about their lives

[@Mouradin1224]

@Karachi Slim no respect to the people working themselves past a human limit to sustain first world lives. The people who work in jobs no one in America could even imagine.

[@moroteseoinage]

@@Mouradin1224 Cry me a river. People choose the life they live. If they wanted a different life then they know what they have to do.

[@SB-zo1dr]

We need more worker cooperatives. We need to be teaching in schools how to do this.

[@NormalMonkey]

I used to lift up to 250 to 300 pounds monday to friday, 6 AM to 3h30 PM with steel rods. I was about 175 pounds back then. I eventualy destroyed my back, insurance didn't cover it. It "wasn't related to job" My boss was also really cheap with P100 air filter, and those was supposed to be paid by the boss. P100 filter is made to filter concrete dust, and the lifespawn of those is '"change them once a week". So about 40 to 50 hours, but our boss was swaping those shity filter once every 1 to 2 months. I was working with those in my face, breathing really hard just to have enough air to stand still and do nothing at some point. Big respect to those guy's out there. I'm in Canada, law is supposed to "protect workers". It's not what those guy's in the video live's, but still, it sucks. Again, big respect to those guy's.

[@sheffandjelley]

I spent twenty three years doing electrical work in Wyoming coal mines, I know something about dangerous work as well. Everybody contributes to society and every job has its own hardships. I guess that is why it is called work and not pleasure.

[@biggsipp]

See ya, Black Lung.

[@khaldrogo4122]

True

[@gymshoe23]

Either you’re smart enough to put people to work or you’re not

[@AustinCDennis]

Yep, though I think there should be a line drawn at how far those hardships go. For example, is it ethical for a job to take years off of your life?

[@spitbukket6862]

@@AustinCDennis Yes, when the alternative is starving to death

[@ravynalexander1895]

Thank you for making these videos 🙏🏻 it brings education and awareness to other parts of the world. It's so unfortunate that some countries take so much for granted, including where our food comes from. More awareness will bring more chances for change. These people need to be better cared for. We all choose what we do to support our families 💜

[@ricard2650]

This videos helping me alot with not complaining

[@notforrestbono3100]

Ive been to Mt Ijen last week. I was totally fascinated by the sulfur miners strength. Cant believe they do this every day!

[@richardwickens2923]

More like 5 of the most exploited jobs in the world, but then I think if everyone knew how much money their work was making and how much they were being compensated we would all feel we were being exploited.

[@jacksbob8746]

they know it. but no means to sell it themselves. they do it because some other guy will do it for same amount.

[@lazy_lefty]

We are all being exploited...lol

[@TMartins379]

You are right. I was glad to make $50/hr until I found out that my employer was being compensated $400/hr. We are all exploited one way or the other.

[@bigglyguy8429]

@@TMartins379 You were glad to be paid $50 but then you get bent out of shape because...?

[@TMartins379]

@@bigglyguy8429 I was the one doing the work. He was billing the customer at $400/hr.

[@Nick-pd2yo]

I should watch this everyday before I think to complain about making excel spreadsheets for work

[@farazmuhammad8610]

Hatsoff for all these types of risky hard workers around the globe who never think about their life and work without any safety.

[@justinhogenauer5568]

Respectfully, those bird nest harvesters have been free soloing well before Alex Hanold made it cool. Glad world media channels are finally highlighting these perspectives and sharing them on free public platforms.

[@since1876]

I bet if some of those guys came to the states and competed they'd blow our best climbers away 😂

[@tackylolable]

Couldn’t agree with you more

[@Andrew-eo2cw]

Would be great if they did. Then the rare bird nests will be safe 😂

[@Jaymes400]

true story

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Reading through the comments, it seems like everyone’s looking at these issues through the worker’s eyes: “they need to unionize” “they need to demand this or that”.. Look at it through the government’s eyes: we have a disposable workforce and we need them to die right after they’re no longer useful so they’re not a drain on resources. What’s the point in having an older class of people that can no longer contribute manpower to the cause of capitalism? I’m not saying it’s right; I’m saying that it’s cheaper to keep a cheap, disposable workforce then to keep them healthy for years after their youthful vigor is gone. And it’s a hell of a lot cheaper to keep poor people poor and working than to help them stay healthy and make enough money to “retire” and eventually become a drain. We see this all the time and it’s a basic tenet of capitalism: if you make me money I stay rich; if I help you get rich that’s less for me. It’s a sad state of affairs when we could all do well, but that’s how it is.

[@krisb-travel]

Yer the sad truth. I still think a simple mask should be a minimum though.

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

I think it’s that way in America too. Currently San Francisco is building low income housing on Treasure Island , which has radiation that’s deadly and E.P.A. declared it to be a Superfund site. Nothing done by the Navy and they’re the ones that made this island radiated. So let’s make it housing for expendable poor.

[@KOMERICAN.]

진짜 대단하시다!! 건강하게 일 하셨으면 좋겠습니다 respects to these workers!! thank you !!

[@iLoveYou2TheMoon]

And we complain about our easy life- waking up at 6:30 am or even just not eatting what we want- RESPECT AT ITS HIGHEST

[@coachnickens6652]

The fact that those guys stack limestone that high by throwing it is insane, this whole video has inspired me to be more grateful of my circumstances.

[@MajorTendonitis]

Wow these sulphur miners are incredible . And to think my parents thought they had it bad when they had to walk 4 miles to school in 3’ of snow uphill both ways

[@vespii]

dont these brown people know you can buy these at a local super market lmfao

[@antoinettenovella1630]

I often think that was exaggerated for resilience inspiring reasons. Each generation has their own battles that each generation before them think is non-eventful.

[@stephenh4177]

Explain how you have to walk uphill both ways? The only logical reason would be because there's also a downhill section both ways

[@crystaladmin2632]

You must be fun at parties.

[@joefoley1480]

@@stephenh4177 Oh dear

[@Esinololly]

I'm surprised deep water divers who weld oil rigs wasnt on here, but I deeply respect the sacrifices these people go through to harvest for the rest of us. they should be honored.

[@Akazaji]

The difference is that scuba welders are paid handsomely for what they do. Yes they have a high attrition rate, but they are well compensated for the risk. These people in the vid get paid next to nothing for jobs that are dangerous and all but guaranteed to dig them an early grave.

[@Esinololly]

@@Akazaji that's a very good point. Thanks for the insight. :)

[@kei200us]

Family is what keeps these people going.

[@Robin-sc1lf]

People in the west really have no idea just how hard it can be to make a living around the world. Even here in the West there are men working in very dangerous jobs, like construction, oil rigs, power lines etc and we never stop to think how come rain or shine they are out there running the entire infrastructure that we all take for granted. Here's to the men that bring the water to the tap, the electricity to our homes and the energy to our cars. God bless you all!

[@cliveklg7739]

The West? The East as well. Do you think those in China buying that soup know the danger? Both East and West are ignorant.

[@gitanonumero1983]

Here in the west, we have health and safety regulation. The employer is in charge of making sure they provide with safety equipment and safe working conditions. Weren't so long-ago people in the west were also being exploited in the most unsafe and dangerous ways. Unions and collective bargaining power against greedy bosses and shareholders is the answer.

[@majibento]

There are some women who work those jobs too and they deserve the same praise

[@Robin-sc1lf]

@@majibento Very very rare to find women working the dirty, highly physical jobs like construction or drill operator on oil rigs. But the 1% of women doing those jobs deserve the same credit, yes.

[@tokyoyusuke8943]

They literally risk their lives. This has made me realize that I am blessed sitting on a couch and watching this heartbreaking video.

[@noskillant6168]

Always amazed by what people put their bodies through to provide for their familes. Props to them for sure, cant be easy.

[@50-50_Grind]

It's called survival.

[@woozy7405]

@@50-50_Grind It's called

[@boohere2]

The thing is that the guys in the volcano (first part of video)- they should demand whoever buys the product from them better equipment. They should demand safe equipment and equipment that'll make the job easier for them to do. Then simply put it as if you don't give into our demands, we don't give you the product. You make no one do the job. Eventually the buyer will come around. It's almost like strike. Heck that goes for every job that is demanding with little pay where the buyer is the big stuff.

[@Jefeflacco]

I think the US forgets what actual work is. These guys are beasts!

[@sarayusuf8182]

Thank you. Thank you for helping remind us each day is a blessing and miracle. God bless.

[@MrT79shakeshake]

7:20 'they power the pumps by solar panel' proceeds to start gas powered pump lol.

[@joncrow3228]

Whenever I see videos like this, I want to find a way to get small but useful things to these workers that would help make their lives better. If only it was really that simple.

[@CommentFrom]

It is, you just don't try.

[@joncrow3228]

You think I can somehow find these workers and just buy them what they need? You DO know how absurd that is, right?

[@filthygrape7882]

@@CommentFrom like what

[@mobbin4l102]

I worked as an agricultural worker since a child in 100+ degrees for 8-12 hours and it was some of the hardest work I ever experienced b it it taught me a lot and made me find everything I do much easier

[@MarzMafidi]

Without these people what would the world do? We depend on so many of these things and look how much danger these folks have to go through! Even dying sometimes, WOW!! I'm grateful, these people are like God's angels to humanity. Hope they can someday get compensated tremendously for what they're doing and have done.🙏🙏🙏

[@jotareiss]

Maybe we'll always depend on hard work to thrive as humanity but is beyond imoral that our entire economic system relies on these people being killing themselves for pennies in order to someone else reach higher and higher profits over them

[@spicewitch9115]

They aren't angels. They are exploited by an oppressive world market that doesn't treat them fairly. They are killing themselves for the first world

[@pharmaxelsarlmorocco8615]

You INSIDERS are genius. Almost every story covered in this article was unknown to me, especially about the work behind..!

[@JerGon97]

So humbling to see how hard others have to work.

[@moxieownage]

The "see how times have changed" referring to frayed rope was crazy

[@shreyaspamaraju262]

NGL he's actually funny

[@raymondmerritt2093]

These workers are beyond amazing. Big respect to them!

[@thegrandnil764]

These workers are the most exploited slaves to ever exist. This should not be celebrated.

[@alexeypolovinchik8731]

They don't need your respect. They need decent wages and tools for their health and safety. But since they are from the 3rd world countries, no one cares. That's how capitalism works.

[@ACE-700]

Mad respect to these people who sacrificed so much to provide for their family