Working & Homeless: The Death of the American Dream | Poverty in the USA Documentary

[@JavaDiscover]

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[@emeritajimenez8521]

​@Anne Woodward ; do you have s partner

[@johnbenn2481]

In America it was important to have a resident when I was younger so in order to get a 40 hr /week job you must have a address

[@joanmcnulty2221]

​@annewoodward4422That's fabulous you're living the dream. Well done you 👏👏. This is programme about people living in dire circumstances and poverty . I don't think this is the right place for you to bum and blow about your "dream life". I'm from Ireland but seeing this is heartbreaking and so very sad. I'm not being judgemental, just there's a time and a place place, this is neither . 💚🇮🇪☘️🙏🏼

[@monicarichard6355]

Everything countries are like this they have their rich and the poor. The problem with America is that they used to give the American dream now it is a Mirage only the one close to it can see the illusion

[@godoyislasruben]

Lotería wins 6:22

[@enishalihoward8119]

Watching this really hurt. All these celebs & us citizens talking about “donate to Ukraine”, how about u donate to the cashier who just served you your Dunkin Donuts. Charity BEGINS AT HOME!

[@ms_cartographer]

Exactly. And advocate for a higher minimum wage.

[@tompham637]

Exactly.

[@jesuslovesme7440]

True

[@localjess838]

@@ms_cartographer that may increase inflation. They increased min wage in my country, that same month govt increased taxes and removed subsidies. So prices got higher over 50% and our pay lost its purchasing power. We need to eradicate taxes for people earning below a certain level, subsidy for housing, food and transportation.

[@astrahcat1212]

Increase house building 10 fold and increase wages to afford the homes.

[@indramami9080]

Next time we go into a fast food place & don’t have patience, are rude or unkind because our order is messed up , remember the 1st lady in this documentary. She works 2 jobs, 18 hours, lacks sleep, gets paid below minimum wage, lives in a motel with her kids yet she shows up to work every day, and loves her jobs. She doesn’t want handout’s, she doesn’t complain. Please don’t judge a book by its cover & BE KIND. You never know what someone’s going through. Much love & Many Blessings to her and her family. ❤️

[@tatianadejanac8474]

Dear Indra:-))), thank you for such nice words. Thought on the same but my english is not so good to write it as you had…hope lot of people can read your message.

[@indramami9080]

@@tatianadejanac8474 Thank you, your English is good my friend. Keep practice and soon it will be Perfect! Many Blessings to you! ❤️

[@lorishoe12]

EXACTLY!!! I wish the very best for her future.

[@electrodynamicorb6548]

Not gonna feel bad for poor life decisions.

[@ericshang7744]

I don't judge the book at all, but I do judge the bookstore.

[@Lisa-vg6qv]

It should be illegal to break shifts into part time jobs to avoid paying health insurance. It should also be mandatory to employ people full time when there is enough work in a company. And obviously pay a living wage. Dunkin donuts and McDonald’s can afford it. Just like Walmart.

[@frankculaga5169]

It should be mandatory for the findoms to give 90% of their income to the homeless.

[@steavey301]

I worked for two Companies like that

[@user-jy7yw5kw3w]

It’s not about what folks are paid. People are paid more than ever in America, it’s the fact that housing is overpriced and that’s almost everyone’s biggest expense. There’s so much demand and too little supply in housing. We have to start building much much more. You bring prices down and it won’t matter what you make as much.

[@hanswurst2497]

@@user-jy7yw5kw3w They are paid more than ever because of inflation. But the salaries do not grow in the same pace as the inflation.

[@user-jy7yw5kw3w]

@@hanswurst2497 that’s typical throughout history and that’s why investments stocks/ 401k/ pensions and social security exist because salaries generally cant and don’t keep up with inflation. The more you raise wages, the more prices will rise, people will forever be chasing their tails. The answer is to fix supply vs demand. Create an abundance of supply= demand drops= prices drop, and stop treating housing as an investment, walla you’ve solved the problem this video represents.

[@jmy1974]

37 hrs a week and only going home with $900 a month. That’s horrible

[@jmy1974]

@@UserName92149 try harder in school then

[@IHatePeopleOfColor]

​@@jmy1974I bet your poor irl LMFAO

[@jmy1974]

@@IHatePeopleOfColor not as poor as Americans it seems

[@richardblack3385]

I'm in Florida. I had to start from the bottom all over again 8 months ago. Started at McDonald's like her but making 11 an hr. So I'm shocked. From there I moved to publix and now I work in a hospital all in 8 months.

[@Usmanzaidi551]

What about india indians earn 100 dollars per month no jobs doing shit with high education

[@debbieculley7532]

I remember when I tried to work two jobs; I broke down and cried so hard because I was 55 years old and I just couldn't do it. I eventually became homeless a little while after that and did have to sleep in my car for awhile. I know what it's like. I can't believe my own country has come to this.

[@lynnjudd9036]

I hear you. Been there, done that.

[@wedp112]

.I feel for you, I did the same but I was much younger and it lasted for 7 years, it was so hard. At 55 you are a stronger person than I. I hope things are better for you

[@debbieculley7532]

@@wedp112 I get social security now and quite a bit. I was a legal secretary when I got disability for bipolar and PTSD. I think the attorneys contributed to my PTSD...or triggered it. ..lol!!! I live in shared housing right now and just got hired by Macy's part time. My 20 year old roommate is a complete and total narcissist. Will be getting my own place soon.

[@wedp112]

@@debbieculley7532 being in a toxic environment is terrible for your mental health, I do hope everything changes for you. I'm glad you're getting SS. I was lucky I met a British man who got me out. If it is an option you have at any time and I know it's really difficult to do, but leaving US was the best thing that ever happened to me.

[@CartoonInflatableCheeseburger]

How did you get out of being homeless

[@Samsungsamsung-ec5gl]

It's so disgusting that most companies keep employees poor on purpose. They work hard and are not paid enough to survive.

[@GoinHam10Four]

Companies don't keep people poor.

[@richardspillers6282]

@@GoinHam10Four what makes you think they don't?

[@LylyMing79]

If our government keeps the cost down, people can afford and live comfortably. Think of who made the cost of gas, food, housing so expensive?

[@GoinHam10Four]

@@richardspillers6282 because MANY PEOPLE ARENT HOMELESS. Goodness sometimes I think people lack actual brain cells but I know people lack accountability when I comes to taking care of themselves.

[@richardspillers6282]

@@GoinHam10Four and everyone has different circumstances and not everyone has credit or family to lean on. There are FAR more skilled working homeless than you realize.

[@alexsteven.m6414]

Homelessness & Finance: A costly housing market often contributes to homelessness. Tackling affordable housing and promoting financial literacy can help prevent this crisis.

[@bernisejedeon5888]

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[@yolanderiche7476]

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[@magikmycology6660]

Yeah I'm sure people are going to get right on improving themselves.....right between their TikTok and their porn.

[@hampopper3150]

Don't forget that child support the boomers are forcing everyone to pay so they can stay in retirement.

[@rubensmejl]

You know what would actually help, a wage that you can live on. When will the people be educating themselves between the two jobs and taking care of kids, and just trying to survive?

[@georgewhitbread1983]

It’s heartbreaking that a lot of people are only a single paycheque from being homeless

[@Urkiaistrash]

All in their agenda

[@savvyrainwater9598]

77% of America is now living paycheck to paycheck. Middle class is the new lower class, and the lower class is just the new slave trade/ indentured servants.

[@sg5720]

@@Urkiaistrashthey want a two class system. The rich and the working class- aka poor. They don’t want the majority of middle class people doing well cause if people do well they won’t have to work those hard jobs. These rich elites have forgotten about the children. What is going to be left for them? The rich just don’t give a damn, the middle class stuck most going to end up poor and poor ignored and forgotten. The Rich get richer the poor get poorer. I’m just grateful for what I have, but I too have had to cut back. I am so disgusted with how the government and rich elites are functioning in this world. Greed seems to be the most important thing. Sad. 😞

[@jason8077]

the most horrifying and interesting social phenomenon is that people are blaming themselves or individual people as lazy or incompetent rather than the system that is actively preventing them to escape poverty in every possible ways.

[@spaniardsrmoors6817]

They should blame themselves, they're responsible. Note a common theme in this video, can't afford a pizza but think I'll have 3 kids by the time I'm 20.

[@miguelbalisi9952]

@@spaniardsrmoors6817 If you cannot have a good heart for them, at least don't say something harsh that do not in ANY WAY, help you and them.

[@septanine5936]

It's why nothing has changed. Most of these people think the system is fine so they won't protest or strike out

[@spaniardsrmoors6817]

@@septanine5936 It is fine, it's these people who need to change their thinking that America somehow entitles EVERYONE here to have a great, wealthy life no matter their poor life choices, that's IMPOSSIBLE anywhere on earth.

[@spaniardsrmoors6817]

@@miguelbalisi9952 No, they need to learn the TRUTH and stop blaming others for their poor choices in life.

[@leepialong]

"they called it the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it"-George Carlin

[@rocker76m88]

He was so on point with his views

[@Radoslaw731]

Glad I live in Poland 😊

[@michaelbyfield6323]

The American dream was real at one time and for a very short time before some had to come in and screw everything up when they saw the opportunity

[@Anti-democratChick]

"Got money for wars but can't feed the poor!" Tupac

[@kaystephan2610]

This isn't really an issue of the government not paying enough tho. It's an issue of the government not employing enough regulations that protect people from predatory capitalism. In the US people can get fired within 1 or 2 days. That creates massive insecurities. Unions have been destroyed, payment has not nearly kept up with living cost. The government doesn't have to spend tons of money. It has to tame capitalism and corporate greed so that the middle class isn't being bled out as it is currently happening. Problem is people instantly scream "COMMUNISM!!!!" whenever any politician tries any of that.

[@HybridBicycles]

Literally! the money spent on military is more than the top other 3 countries combined

[@l.b.g.5436]

I'm from the Netherlands and I really had no idea this was going on in America. there is always an appearance about how good it is there! incomprehensible and moved that this is happening among working people!🥺

[@ohioitis200]

Unfortunately and administration that doesn't care about the little man was elected into office and keeping themselves rich with money and power is all that matters to them. This doc was made in the big cities. Fortunately, small towns and the Midwest of the US are more affordable even though not as easy as it used to be.

[@Sheshe661972]

Surprised, eh?...

[@cyrusdubash3097]

It's also amazing how some people blame one political party! There are homeless EVERYWHERE in the U.S. and it's been happening for decades. U.S. of Despair is what it will soon be named. Watch us crumble with the Ds and Rs steering us into oblivion as they profit from it.

[@jacobmartinez5461]

I want to move to the Netherlands wish it was easy to become a citizen there

[@Juju-l3o]

America only shows people what they want to see but hides the real crisis that’s going on here. Tragic.

[@BabaYagasWorstNightmare]

Wow this is terrible and an eye opener. I live in a 3rd world country with a very low wage but I do have an apartment I can afford and there's always food on my table. We should never take anything for granted. It pains me to see those people living like this ☹️

[@Network126]

I have a job and work 6 days a week yet I'm homeless and drowning in debt in an old broken down RV on the street without electricity or running water in Los Angeles. Covid bullshit destroyed my life and friendships. I'm all alone, full of rage, and want to die. I literally get road rage all the time when I drive now. I flip people off while staring them in the eye and holding the horn for 30 seconds straight or more. I give zero fucks. Just kill me already. Fuck this miserable bullshit world.

[@Ulanda]

@Jaeger19Ultima and just sent 40 billion to Ukraine , only this country can afford to do that so they do have the money just too many people and dumb leaders

[@bludclone]

some parts in america sure do seem 3rd world though

[@improvisedsurvival5967]

She can leave Florida and go where she can survive better. She chooses to live in resort town where cost of living is high because the local economy is made to profit off tourists

[@meganoobbg3387]

Depends on the 3-rd world country in question - some poor countries are very bad cuz tax rates are high despite the low income, but in some you can live normally with a very low wage because income taxes are really low too. Like for example in Bolivia the income and sales tax are twice lower than the corporate tax. Not the case in reaganist monopoly worshiping America though - the income tax is twice as high as the corporate tax. Basically they tax the poor the most, and wonder why more people are getting poor? Its ridiculous!

[@theresebabel8241]

Even making 17.00 an hour I am still living paycheck to paycheck. And one step away from being homeless

[@Ibloop]

Isn't that over $100,000+ a year?!

[@theresebabel8241]

@@Ibloop Uh no.

[@Ibloop]

@@theresebabel8241 my bad

[@quintenbruggink1595]

I wish you all the best miss and hope more solid times come your way :)

[@jacknasty6940]

Yikes

[@rameshemv]

I felt bad, especially for the first kid, Germania. She is such a hardworker and a fighter..., she deserves better. Hope she is better off now than when this documentary was made.

[@kellyfanello6716]

Me too

[@rita4missions]

Germania is such a hard working woman.i pray she will get a break, a good breakthrough be wise she deserve it. Living in a motel room is awful😢waisting your hard made 💰. God bless you honey, you will make it sweet❤

[@owenwatkins9490]

Sadly people like her are exactly what these companies take advantage of. A hard worker who'll do everything to keep production going but not having any skills to leverage for a better job somewhere else.

[@Atlanti97]

I feel bad for the name, who the hell names their kid that?

[@hellosammy4105]

Useless sentiment. Either send her money or go hire her and pay her triple.

[@mamabear422]

I just ran into your documentary, I am just one person but when I treat my grandson to a McDonald’s, I always slip a $5.00 bill cash into the cashier hand. Once, a cashier cried because that was her gas money, her car was low on gas and she didn’t know how she was going to make it home. Great documentary, thank You 🙏🏾

[@maccastellon2768]

That mother in law is amazing. God bless her for being so kind and loving to the kids and the mom. That is so rare to find.

[@LexiconDevilOne]

She is, but it was never explained why the daughter in law, and grandkids can’t move in with her and her husband?

[@madame4883]

@@LexiconDevilOne Her partner probbaly does not want them to move in. It is not hard to get.

[@RachaelNelson-si3qc]

@@LexiconDevilOne Inlaws will not over the wife

[@eviemaddox3038]

@@LexiconDevilOne Or WHERE the dad is?! That's HIS mom, where is he?

[@thatElene]

Maybe he's in a jail

[@Filmyism]

This film completely negates Kim K's comment "People just don't want to work these days". All of the people in this documentary want to work. The woman living in the motel working at Dunkin and McDonald's WANTS to work. The construction worker man living in the tent community with his family WANTS to work. The man who worked for GE for 13 years WANTS to work. But the exploitative nature of corporations makes it so the people who want to work cannot work and live at the same time. Having grown up what I would consider upper-middle class, watching this makes me feel INCREDIBLY grateful. I know I'll always have somewhere warm with a roof over my head to go to if I fall on hard times. That fact alone gives me the confidence to pursue my dreams. My family supported me throughout my education. I had everything I ever needed or wanted. Clothes, technology, a car... you name it. I never went without. Not everyone is that lucky, and it's just plain wrong that not everyone has access to the basic necessities and dignities of life. Shame on America.

[@willywonka69xx]

I'm glad you are grateful. However, you are speaking like a person that has never worked fast food, a gas station, or construction...I have...I can tell you the number one person that makes a difference in their life is the person in the mirror...that person allowed me to BECOME upper middle class. It is sad you believe that a collective system is the answer, as you have been the benafactor of our structure.

[@donttalktomeyoureannoying8736]

@@willywonka69xx where do you live in the world where working at a gas station is poor? In metro Detroit, all the gas stations are owned by rich Arabs and a family business. They hardly ever hire people who are outside their culture or women.

[@kodakoala]

Ya well Kim k was born into privilege and is a fake monster who doesn't work. She's a huge part of the problem

[@willywonka69xx]

@@donttalktomeyoureannoying8736 The great state of California. I worked for a corporate Chevron station. Worked graveyard. Back when Regular leaded was still for sale.

[@user-qv9wp4cu2v]

Facts

[@heathercurry898]

I'm very proud of Germania, she worked so hard and took good care of her kids, and I was so happy to see she got her apartment at the end. It takes a lot of blood and sweat to pull yourself up out of the abyss when it opens, and it is not always feasible for some.

[@blacksilverchair3315]

Is that a flex?

[@Sheshe661972]

I'm proud of her tenacity as well, but she shouldn't have to work that many part time jobs in order to make ends meet. That is f'd up and we all know it! 😡

[@covercalls88]

Germania has a tough life, what I would consider getting is a bicycle (used for $25) instead of taking a bus, this can increase her range of finding a better job.

[@dawnlee866]

@@eons6086💯

[@gordonallen9095]

Her story is all too common in "trickle down economics" America. Being strong and resilient isn't always enough when the system is stacked against you.

[@therealkimpossible]

It absolutely blows my mind how a person living in poverty in a tent can still be unconditionally proud of the country doing this to him and his family.

[@ThatAlleyCatsBack]

Brainwashed

[@prasmitdevkota4251]

Country did not do anything. People need to stop complaining being raised in the first world country. Getting through High School is FREE in the US. Then you have hundreds of great universities where people from around the world dream about. You have FAFSA if you are low income.. or you can get a loan and graduate with a STEM degree to land a great career. People did not worked hard when they had to and they have to now.

[@bunk95]

Poverty is fictional. Did you not learn about torturing humans?

[@ednacrafts9979]

Until you lived in another country you can still be happy living in the USA. Where else can you and live and get free food.🥘

[@dashed0327]

@@prasmitdevkota4251 germany gives free higher education, tutition in spain can be 1,000 yearly. Some public institutions are free. Denmark, Norway, Sweden also offer high education for free or minimal costs. Fafsa only goes so far. You have to be really closed minded and sheltered to think the US does it best. Also keep in mind not everyone is in a circumstance to be able to go to college. Its so easy to speak for other people.

[@prunedance1]

I am in shock. When they said she earnt $800 I was expecting to hear "per week" (this is what I earnt last year in Australia on minimum wage , $800/week and was totally struggling myself) but it's PER MONTH. I can't even. How can "they" live with themselves. SHAME ON THE SYSTEM!

[@Bertuzz84]

Yeah i heard $900 for 37 hours per week! That's complete insanity with the cost of living and healthcare in America. That's just a months rent for working a fulltime job. I guess she needs another job to actually afford food, health insurance, transportation etc.

[@willywonka69xx]

That number is fiction. I don't think there is a job in SCAL that paid that little in DECADES...Just this number in isolation calls into question the journalism...btw...in 2016 the min wage in California, which includes some FAR less expensive places, was 10 per hour or 1600 PM.

[@edwardpacheco9149]

And maybe stop buying cigarettes

[@IIII......]

prunedance1 hey, you can't be shaming the system now. i'm very positive she has access to services that help people like her afford the things they need. also, there are multiple jobs paying people $50k-$70k per year (pretty good salaries). i wonder why she don't work at those

[@i.m.7710]

Please don’t ever vote for anything in Australia that says the USA way is better. It’s horrible!!!!! We get nothing in exchange for our taxes and Americans know zero about other countries. It makes me so sad that we still don’t have universal healthcare. I’m an old lady now and I can see if we don’t demand our rights right now, today, that all the young gig workers now will be the future rough sleepers in 20 - 30 years.

[@FlyawayDE]

One of the hardest things to watch is, that all of them aren’t lazy. They work a ton and didn’t get the respect they deserve. How is that even possible, that in one of the richest country’s they need 2 to 3 jobs and can’t even afford a single accommodation… unbelievable. Stay strong, hope you the best, greetings from Germany

[@saida817]

US if full of debt 💸 Yes that’s the saddest this people trying to just get food and some places to stay, and they work a lot I did work myself 2-3jobs just to keep place to live and buy food, the system is horrible. A working person can easily end up on the street if simply get sick and won’t be able to work

[@wedp112]

I second what luiza alieva said. I needed 3 jobs to keep a roof and food only basic needs are extortionate and wages are low. A full time minimum wage job at 40 hours a week is a few hundred less after tax than the cost of a 1 bedroom apartment in most the country. So we need job 2 to cover part of the rent, and transportation, maybe healthcare and a third one for anything like food or emergencies. There is no social help, no matter what many Americans will get on here and lie about, many of them have been privileged and watch Fox News but never had to apply for anything, so they assume there is help. I ended up living in my car with two small kids I was pleading to government offices before it happened, I was also employed with 2 jobs as a divorced parent. The state said ok we will help with the cost of healthcare and give you some help with food only. However none of that pays the bills or keeps a roof. So me a 4 and 6 year old were camping, to survive, I got out 6 years ago and never looked back.

[@mistersquare7327]

You think Germany can stay unaffected by the current economic crisis?=) Right now your government does exactly what Uncle Sam says, and it definitely affects your economy with such gas and oil prices. You have capitalism there as well, with a huge gap between the rich abd the poor, homelessness and unemployment, don`t you, dear German friend? Or you want to say everybody is happy there and you live in paradise?

[@wedp112]

@@mistersquare7327 homelessness is calculated different, deflecting your anger to Germany doesn't fix any US problems. The whole thing sounds like jealousy. I'm American and I live in Europe American problems, rarely exist here. Homeless is calculated way different. For example many countries count students, and people living with extended family, in temporary housing as homeless while US calculates people who made it to shelters any given night but doesn't count people in cars, or people on the streets. As for paradise it's definitely is compared to US I been living in UK for 6 years and would never come back to US as does most expats I know here.

[@ailecdreifuss8627]

@@mistersquare7327 been defensive will not fix the situation in your country. Let him worried about Germany, at least he does not have to worry about getting broke because a medical bill or education.

[@alexasaltz4229]

12 years ago it happened to me. I had a career, a family, a home, a future... it's all gone. I did everything you were supposed to, graduated high school, went to college, worked my way up the corporate ladder...nothing prepared me for what happened. Friends and even family shunned me like my situation was contagious. There is no safety net. From a house to a hotel to an RV...eventually just a tarp along the river.

[@MrSethmo13]

That is quite a reversal of fortune. Were you left unemployed by the Great Recession? What was your academic major/degree? There has been quite a widespread recovery in our economy prior to the pandemic, how is it that you were not able to get back on your feet?

[@halinaleonowicz8038]

It is happening all over the world. Education, experience hard work do not pay as it was. Safety nets are not for everybody in life accident. Can happen to anybody, it is happening to anybody. Ukraine is just one small example. Who created condition that normal person have not much power to have life standard related to the all right efforts to be safe and successful ....

[@MrSethmo13]

@@halinaleonowicz8038 You are combining may things that, in my opinion, are unrelated. For example, Russia’s expansionist war in Ukraine does not explain why Alexa Saltz lost her job twelve years ago or why she now lives under a tarp along the river. Nor is it an example of a worker’s inability to make ends meet. Rather, it is simply an example of aggression by a megalomaniacal dictator who ruthlessly takes what he wants. Evil? Yes. Associated with personal financial collapse? No. Relevant to this discussion? I don’t see how. Regarding your assertion that education, experience, and hard work do not pay off, I disagree, and so would every STEM field employee in the U.S. Those are exactly the qualities that do pay off. But some people get degrees in fields that society does not value very highly and society therefore does not reward hard work in those fields so well, degrees in academic majors like Gender Studies or Comparative Religion or Communications or Sociology, to name a few. If you get an education in a field that is not valued by society, then that leaves a person worse off than if they had not gone to college in the first place because they miss four years of employment, they are no more employable after getting the degree than before getting the degree, and now they have a mountain of debt. It is with all of this in mind that I raised the questions I that I raised with Alexa Saltz. To your implied point that things are worse now than ever before, I disagree. The good old days almost always sucked for some people and I believe that the number of people for whom the present sucks is a smaller percentage than in the days of old.

[@christins.1481]

@@MrSethmo13 I never went to college as there is no point in it anymore. Used to be if you gone to college you were to some smart, hot shot big shot. Now people with a college degree are working in fast food, meanwhile I make more than a college entry job and never even went to highschool. That's messed up when I get paid more than college entry positions and my "degree" is a GED. I didn't flunk or fail highschool, I had learning disabilities and so was homeschooled. Quit school to take care of the family then eventually got my GED when I was 30 just because. Also, my home is paid off. Bought a brand new vehicle for the first time. Living a fairly good life. Basically I have no education from school. It should be backwards.

[@MrSethmo13]

@@christins.1481 I think another way of saying what you just said is that there are multiple pathways to economic success. College is only one such pathway and, to your point, nowadays college is absolutely not a lock on the good life. Going to college and studying the wrong academic major can put a person into a deeper and darker financial hole than that person would’ve been in had he/she not gone to college at all. Simply speaking, college is not for everybody and not everybody should go to college. But the fact that nowadays everybody does go to college (or at least tries to go) waters down the value of a degree and leaves people with mountains of debt. This is why you have people such as yourself with high school diplomas (or general equivalency diplomas) who also have a highly valued skill set (for example, plumbers and electricians and carpenters) making more money than people who go to college and receive worthless liberal arts degrees (for example, art history and English literature). I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. Life is full of choices and if somebody chooses to learn plumbing instead of going to college to learn why Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear, then the plumber should be rewarded and the person who studied art history should learn that they’ve wasted their time and their money in college. As for you, you are living proof that hard work and perseverance can pay off. Although you haven’t stated what you do for a living, I suspect you are not working in McDonald’s serving fast food to customers for minimum wage. You’re not trying to make a living and raising children while working at an entry-level position that is intended to be filled by high school seniors and teenagers while they are transitioning to adulthood. You are living proof that if you choose your pathway carefully and thoughtfully, you can rise above the minimum wage without a college degree and still have a very decent life. Kudos to you!

[@BiffTannen1983]

$8 an hour. THAT'S CRIMINAL!!! They charge a fortune for their nasty "food", too. 😩

[@Whippy99]

Germania is a warrior. I have SO much admiration for her. I don’t know how she does it. $8 an hour is an insult. The minimum wage he in the UK is $13 an hour. It’s not much more but it IS more. Plus we have free healthcare. I hope with all my heart that Germania manages to attain her dream of becoming a paediatric doctor. She really deserves it.

[@OldskolFan]

I hope a company Human Resources person sees this and offers a job at $17 and up. I would hire her immediately in my company.

[@5.7ninetynine]

her own fault for having kids she can’t take care of

[@cartninja6479]

Remember you can eat with 5 $ a day in the US. It's quite cheap. Her rent is killing her . People in the us used to make 4.55 an hour and still managed to live well. Groceries for the month was 20$ . The dollar lost a lot of purchasing power

[@OldskolFan]

@@cartninja6479 my mother had to get divorced, after 17 years, due to abuse in the marriage. She had 5 school age children. She went to nursing school while working in a factory and never had to get any government aid. We were just above the poverty line despite my mother working 2 jobs 7 days a week. We made it because housing costs was cheaper, food, gas, etc. Today at the same pay-rate: we wouldn’t be able to afford rent, school age children expenses, and entertainment. We went to Disneyland at least 4 times a year in the 80s. Sad poor children can’t enjoy going to the movies, amusement parks, or vacations. If prices and the cost of living increases, so should salaries, minimum wage, and Social Security. They must be double! People need to stop making excuses and trying to block it from happening. We are watching rents going from $1000 to $2000 in less than a years time.

[@cartninja6479]

@@OldskolFan my mom bought a house in 1998 for 82k . She worked in a factory ... it was a very good time to be alive . People were happier too not all depressed and stressed or medicated or self medicated with booze or drugs That same house is not selling at 600k . I remember fuel was 65 cents a liter in Canada and you could get a cheeseburger for 17 cents at McDonald's. 20$ would go a long way I'm 35 years old by the way . It wasnt that far away

[@dylanraewulf4272]

As a Canadian watching this what strikes me the most is that these human beings literally don’t feel like they are allowed to NOT be proud of their country. To listen to them gaslight themselves, saying things like “It’s in my blood”. “I have ancestors who were here before it was a country…” Your country has failed you. Not just by not providing for you, but because they also teach you to put pride in your country above pride in yourself. I am a disabled Canadian, I get free healthcare, free Dr and free hospital visits. most of my meds are also free. I also get $1,200 a month to live on just because I am a citizen of this country and a human being who deserves secure shelter and food. I do not have kids… How can you be proud of a country where a man works 25 years and gets a note saying he’s done in 40 hours? How can you be proud of a country where a single mother of 3 works two jobs and barely sleeps for 700 dollars a month? Americans, do yourself a favour and google what it’s like in other countries, how they provide for their citizens if America is so great why don’t they take great care of their people? You deserve better.

[@Meeshusa]

Exactly, this pride BS must be gone fromt he school programs here in the US.. Even high paid jobs don't make sense anymore once you get ill. Even if you don't get ill, it's no loger enough to house yourself in a safe sanitary home. Also, with the exception of the bus driver cause he works for the government, everyone else in the film, even if they work 50 hours/week which is not healthy, but still, even working full time, there's not real health insurance. It's all a scam, there's so many co pays, deductibles, and nothing is covered in the end.. The only way out is to ditch the pride and work on getting other citizenships early in life.

[@ronlhubbard1353]

Okay, you convinced me to find a disability and not work too. As a Canadian , I find it disgusting that there are so many freeloaders or Canadians that think they should get something for nothing, No point in working anymore, May as well join the rest of the bums who choose not to work. Unfortunately this country will be broke in a couple with JT at the Helm.

[@giftedgift9418]

Lol but the government is willing to fund a war in worth 40 billion

[@fabledfantasty7343]

Dylan... $1200 a month isn't a lot of money. Is ur country giving u free housing, free utilities, free transportation, or paying for ur car insurance, food?

[@dylanraewulf4272]

@@fabledfantasty7343 You’re right it’s not a lot of money. However my point is my country provides for me. I also am able to access free food, free period products and free dentistry. I do get transportation coverage for a bus pass and because I’m disabled I get a reduced cost for many things. There is also many housing programs for low income, single parents and disabled people. My last months rent and moving expenses were covered by my city since I’m disabled. Canada could do better for its citizens but I am quite well taken care of considering I can’t work.

[@mwinchester66]

Germania's mother in law is an angel. She takes care of her grandchildren even when the dad is nowhere to be seen. The children at least are left with someone who loves them.

[@michaelmuhlberg1678]

How can anyone still be patriotic to a country that allows big business to treat people like disposable nappies after a lifetime of physical and economic contribution to the companies and the country. It is shameful ...

[@gordonallen9095]

Good question.....

[@jakescott9214]

I remember the movie 'Company men'. The company owner, Salinger I guess, laid off thousands of people and only said: the hell it is a business not a charity.

[@yama-t7263]

dont blame the country, aak what ypu can you, what have you done? how about go regional or outside the city ,find a job and work well. Dont blame your country, find a way to improve your american life! Come live in the poor countries and you will understand.

[@lburgess63]

If I had a decent job to give to Germania, I'd do it in a heartbeat. Full time, health insurance for her and her kids. $25 an hour to start. Anyone who is a loving and responsible mother; works 18-hour days; and still puts heart and soul into a minimum wage jobs? She is an absolute gem, should be instantly clocked by her employers, and be treated as the jewel she is.

[@charlesli6751]

Lol keep joking. I like your jokes

[@RachaelNelson-si3qc]

Apts are now ran by management companies from California.

[@mayseeyang5953]

Problem is $25/hr is not enough to live on anymore. She will still need a part time job in order to survive in this economy.

[@RachaelNelson-si3qc]

@@mayseeyang5953 Location some can Me and my x and 2 teens lived off it but it was in a real small town

[@aw7178]

Welfare SYSTEM destroys AND divides PEOPLE of USA 🇺🇸 !!!!!!!

[@sarahpinho1114]

I'm college educated and became poor due to circumstances that were beyond my control. I was fortunate enough to rebuild after a few years, when my children didn't need daycare anymore. Now we're fine (not rich, but comfortable). Having been on both sides of it, I can say that people, including family, "friends", community etc, judge way too much. They have no clue what a person has or is going through.

[@thepinkestpigglet7529]

@little drane So...what's your solution? Mandatory abortions, mandatory sterilization, or should we just take kis away after they're born? You're a classist prick. People shouldn't have to give up on a normal part of being a human because richer people decided communities shouldn't take care of each other.

[@Network126]

Tell me about it. I'm homeless with a job and I have an entire army of trolls dedicated to harassing and slandering me 24/7 simply for asking my audience for financial help.

[@condorX2]

@little drane Well put. It seem we start to realize having kid is the reason why people struggle because all your wealth goes toward them until they move out. I'm so glad I'm not alone on not having kids, but it's already to late and nobody will see our message lol. My quick review. 5 minutes in the video, I've notice 2 things. The woman works full time and she have to walks home from work and vice versa. She made $900 a month working 2 jobs. I'm gonna watch more to see how much she pay for rent, utility bills, cigarettes and how many children she have. Children are the #1 reason why people stay a slave to corporation and their cheap labor because you have no choice. So don't have baby if you're struggling. That's what corporation will be counting on.

[@CaptainJackSparrow110]

We don't know if the circumstances were "beyond your control." We only have your say so and why should we believe you?

[@nicolebrown622]

@@CaptainJackSparrow110 because that's life. What good for you does it do to judge? You could be next. Then you get to find out what "out of your control" means.

[@kristinebautz1859]

I've been there, working 3 jobs and still not making enough. It's so hard and I didnt even have children. My heart goes out to these folks. I hope they find something better ❤ Please always be kind, everyone has a story and you dont know what they're going through.

[@emeliebramfors2185]

Thank you! I felt the first and mostly the last part.

[@garybrunecz7785]

I left my fortune 500 slave corporation because they were too WOKE for me and they paid the people who do the least work the most. They call them high paid slave drivers and babysitters. But most of all they bring in cheap labor from Afghanistan, Indonesia, Phillipines, and other super poor or war torn nations that they were responsible for creating in the first place and can get these traitors to their own countries to work for less and they can't complain if they can't speak our language. MONEY is all that matters in a Capitalistic Slave society and we are only worth what it costs to replace us. With open borders its not much, especially with a dying, economy and dollar and massive inflation and the world turning against us. THE QUESTION IS: HOW MUCH ASS ARE YOU WILLING TO KISS TO CLIMB THE CORPOATE LADDER TO SOMEDAY GET PAID ENOUGH TO LIVE A LIFE WITH A HOME AND MANY MORE TOYS. I COULD NEVER KISS ASS AND TAKE ORDERS FOR BIGGER MONEY JUST TO APPEASE MY GREEDY DESIRES AND THIRST FOR POWER OVER THE PISS ANT EMPLOYEES BELOW ME.

[@RachaelNelson-si3qc]

It's bad in USA since California Took over most of the apartments In USA

[@sootuckchoong7077]

USA will be back to normal very soon. Don't give up.

[@PurplePillParty]

even at min wage i cant see not having any children and still having a hard time unless ur a drug user smoker etc...

[@brandonsheffield9873]

I feel the pain. Im supporting a family of 4 on $26k per year with no government assistance. My wife and kids cant get any support because we are married for the past 17 years. Frankly, i dont want government handouts. I sent them to Japan last year to work and go to school, after a year living with her family in Naha, Okinawa, my wife finally was able to get a cheap small apartment. I have been struggling to save up money to buy my ticket. I live in my brother living room. I am half way to affording a plane ticket. Once there I will find a job. However, foreigners and Ex-Pats are treated as such, they have lower standing and not really looked at as equal.

[@DONIMATOR-pn5rp]

how are you doing now?

[@brandonsheffield9873]

@DONIMATOR-pn5rp I'm doing fine now. Thanks for asking. Surviving now in Japan. My military pension and wife's job as a nurse is plenty to get by on.

[@NyanyiC]

I pray Germania and her kids are in a better situation now. She exudes so much joy even though she is in a difficult situation. Thank you for sharing her story

[@Coconutca]

It’s not joy. It’s an overly used adrenal glam from lack of sleep. She’s experiencing a medical emergency.

[@OldskolFan]

When cameras are on you you might play up a bit? Too bad some young women have to learn the hard way. You can’t keep having children when you are in poverty. I love children but knew I wouldn’t have any on my wages, when I was young. Where’s the father? I grew up poor in the projects. My mother divorced my father and went to nursing school (she had 5 children) she made it work. The strength of a woman for ya.

[@NyanyiC]

@@OldskolFan she was in a relationship-No One ever plans for things to go bad. Where is the father of those kids, why isn't there social security for those kids, why do we continue to allow people to be paid below a living wage by greedy corporations.

[@OldskolFan]

@@NyanyiC people do plan for these things though. I am not judging, but she was very young having all of those kids. The oldest looks 10 and I think they said she was under 25? Even if a man made her promises, together they weren’t ready for kids. A lot of women would love to have children but don’t because they can’t afford it. Our states don’t care for babies after they are born. Daycare cost a lot, food, housing, etc. We do offer assistance with food and healthcare-but it is not enough. You can’t fully blame society when the choices you made put in you in your situation. IJS.

[@moominmay]

@@OldskolFan that’s the only thing I don’t understand. Breaking out of poverty and carving a career is something you generally only get one clear shot at in life and it’s optimum when you’re young with the energy and health to give it your all and without any dependents or responsibilities to anyone other than yourself. Not to sound horrible but kids should come after this no wonder Germania’s children constantly ask why about their difficult living conditions- it’s clearly not healthy or fair on them either. I know the kids are loved now they’re here but technically they are a burden towards young people like this changing their fortunes. That’s why I still don’t have kids despite having worked FT since leaving school and owning my own place as I need to know everything is in place before I introduce another life to this world.

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

It reminds me when I came to the United States in 1993: I held four part-time jobs, I barely slept a few short hours a day. One of my part-time jobs was at the international airport near Toledo, Ohio, handling packages. When packages where not coming through the conveyor my workmates would tell me to sleep while they kept an eye on our supervisors. I slept very little like Germania in this video, I have so much compassion for her.

[@tinamiles9328]

its not good for you health but what can you do when you have no choice

[@drmidnight2419]

Did you have to come here, where your not wanted.

[@user-pi4su6je8p]

@@drmidnight2419What makes you think your input is wanted?

[@chickflickone]

@@drmidnight2419 Nobody wants to go to America

[@patriot9487]

@@user-pi4su6je8p it’s true tho, I’m noticing more and more distaste towards immigrants nowadays

[@giovannirodriguez9139]

She’s extremely admirable, her optimism is mind boggling. I hope she gets all she wants and needs, and then some 🖤

[@davisholman8149]

Thank God for the grandmother watching the kids.👏🏼

[@deniseshephard3347]

Germania I feel so sorry for you your such a hard worker and a dedicated Mum at that you deserve a lot more appreciation but it’s everyone who is struggling in America or any other country that’s been made homeless or just going from 1 pay check to another etc The people featured here it just breaks my heart to see them struggling like this

[@thetruthshallstand1504]

This is why I’m nice to people, you never know what they are going through

[@donnadeandean2720]

This lady working at the donut shop is the real hero. Shame on politicians who don't give a damn. Sending this worker blessings

[@henryjohnson-ville3834]

Yep, but hey at least sh!thole Ukraine has those billions to spend. 😒😑😑

[@sperosversis3678]

Shame on her employer too!!

[@followthewhiterabbit8561]

slavery 2.0

[@eviemaddox3038]

They don't say how much she's getting in food assistance. Did you notice at first they didn't even mention she had kids? And then you find out she smokes... Her situation in life is 100% on her poor decisions. She just wanted to "start over" and left with no job. Was this before Indeed? There are SO MANY better jobs listed and recruiting agencies out there finding people good jobs. She's flying by the seat of her pants knowing there is a safety net when she falls. It's the American way.

[@pandapoof8798]

So if anyone took the time to read the description, this was from 2016😒

[@MegaBoomBada]

This is insane - I live in Denmark and here the minimum wage for a Mc Donald worker is 18 dollar/hour and you also get's free healthcare and education. I'm actually impressed that that so many Americans still believe that unregulated capitalism is the best way, even when it's obvious that the employers try their best to suppress even basic worker rights and keep people stuck in a evil circle of poverty. I hope the Americans some day wake up and see the light....

[@vegasprogambler5336]

dog walkers are needed RIGHT NOW in Seattle make up to $35 an hour. amazon will pay you $20. these people have serious issues...thats why they dont have jobs.

[@Chordonblue]

Sure. And just as soon as we're not paying to help defend Europe, we'll get right on that. Your country is on 'Easy Mode' when you don't have to worry about maintaining a disproportional arsenal and troops. Should we simply 'wake up' then, and cut our military in spite of the threats from Russia and China? One thing is certain, outsourcing our jobs to China has been a mistake - they've taken us all for a ride, spying on our industries, stealing our technologies, and using the money they've made to create weapons that are specifically designed to target the West's. Fighting pointless wars hasn't done wonders for our economy either - our debt is insane as well. But hey, we all got cheap TVs, right? 🙄 So yes, we have our own self-inflicted issues, but don't talk to me of 'insanity' until your country has the weight of the world on its shoulders.

[@vegasprogambler5336]

@Atropus Arbaalish bro, people dont have the right to live wherever they want to live. you EARN the right to live somewhere nice.

[@maccastellon2768]

Americans are some of the most naive people I know…they believe everything their government tells them.

[@inter-netty5985]

It's because of indoctrination and our poor education system.

[@leec.7168]

This is absolutely heartbreaking. This country is rich and we have people living like this. The wealthy ruling class should ashamed of their greed. All these corporations are becoming insanely rich while such a significant number of our population living homeless or nearly homeless. It’s shameful!!

[@DogMomOfTwoCuties]

Just wait til greedy corporations start using AI, robots. More jobs gone. I'm scared for humanity.

[@embuhli]

This Germania lady deserves everything and more for herself and her family. People like her are so resilient and focused.

[@nunyaDbiz]

Sadly it's no longer true that if one is WILLING to work hard that they can provide a comfortable existence for themselves and family. My Grandfather was able to raise a family in modest means on $300.00 per month. He bought a home and had 1 car on that salary. He had a new car every 4 years, and was able to take a modest family vacation EVERY year. My Dad and his siblings wore hand me down clothes as long as they lasted, but they still had new clothes and shoes as needed. They had to be frugal, but they weren't in poverty. This isn't working for the majority of Americans, and it won't be much longer before people are no longer able to afford to work. It's almost to the point that a worker has to pay the company to work for it. How can that possiby sustain itself? I know that sounds ludacrous, but we're almost to that point. Don't believe me? Pull out your calculator and do the math yourself.

[@NEWBOTANICA]

@ghost mall ur so right, but hey whats new.

[@kateliven2084]

The Russia started the war 6 months ago ,but this situations was years and years before that.

[@dawnjohnson9726]

But the truth is she would be fine if she didn't have the extra burden of children.. she ,y question is why when she was already poor, did she burden herself financially with more mouths to feed?!?!

[@snowforest6487]

@ghost mall should have beyond 5 year old undersyanding to know more children=more money to feed them this is so basic it goes outside the pro choice/life debate

[@garybryant7053]

I'm glad there are documentaries about the average people of our country as it seems to be a real eye opener for many who didn't understand what it's like for most Americans.

[@royharper2003]

scary that you think this video is representative of most Americans.

[@susanwarren9936]

I see it as average too. I made very good grades in school, have worked two low wage jobs at a time and raised a family. I’m 64 years old, live in a 30 year old mobile home & have no health insurance. Still help others as much as I can. Some countries have it much worse. 💕

[@dcg590]

Stop,having kids you can’t take care of.

[@deborahnieling2315]

@@royharper2003 Another blind Patriot who does not want to look what becomes more and more reality for most of the population in the Usa! And even those who seem to be ok, live in a Apartment have no health insurance because they cannot afford it! Beside the homeless crisis in a lot of States (a lot of them a working and homeless)

[@royharper2003]

@@deborahnieling2315 I bet you don't even live in the US and have nothing but a KZbin education about life here.

[@vjay6667]

I feel for these people. I have come close to homelessness due to a layoff before. My family helped ensure I did not fall into homelessness. I already had a masters degree in a niche engineering field when this happened. Poverty and homelessness can happen to anyone within the blink of an eye. So please don’t judge people and help out if it’s within your means. May the fortune of the less fortunate increase with their hard work and efforts.

[@mumu2635]

Sadly things will be worse, US too busy waging wars and stealing other resources with the toilet papers

[@Ezekiel903]

homeless is only one of the problem, low wages, no paid vacancy, no paid sick days, no paid holidays, america is one of the worst countries!! a UN commissioner visited Mississippi and he called the situation as third world condition of the worst kind!! watch on YT why america is messed up!! that's why they let so many poor migrants in the country, so they can Substitute americans which demands a better wage!!

[@drivethrupoet]

As George Carlin said: we're all just one bad decision away from sh**ng in a coffee can.

[@Network126]

My family simply watched me fall into homelessness.

[@miguelcastaneda7236]

I used to run shops ...foreman or lead man ..stock crash now am a machine opearator..helper...just glad home is paid off and buy older vehicles I can work on and drive cheap

[@dexio85]

I was once (when I was in my 20s) dreaming of moving to US. Now, having built a house here in Poland, where life is safe and affordable I can never imagine moving to US. It's a dream for the greedy or mentally ill.

[@entertainmeimboredplease4250]

I watch documentaries like this to keep me humble an greatful.

[@lifeasithappens]

Just to keep yourself in check LOL looking at someone worse off than us is how they trick us into never complaining that's the trick they have played on us.

[@ruthpullis9279]

Homeless also in Philly New Jersey Connecticut it's just getting worse as days go on. I wish those people all the luck in the world.

[@entertainmeimboredplease4250]

@@ruthpullis9279 yes cause this is heart breaking all these billionaires getting richer an richer in america but yet millions are suffering everyday.

[@gurusukumaran1304]

YA.... I feel I am reach and blessed my salary is only 500 dollar I have a home in my name 3 bedroom kitchen bathroom education is free Health Care is free I only need 300 dollar for a month including Internet

[@IIII......]

​@@entertainmeimboredplease4250 ​ Entertain me im bored please i find it funny how you made this complaint while using a device that belonged to a rich company

[@Norahungary]

This is truly a meaningless life. People deserve so much more than just being a slave to a corporation that gives no damn about them. They get the bare minimum so that they don't starve to death so that they can come back to work next day. I hope these people can find a way around it. 💗

[@mr12aT]

There’s so many things that need fixing for this situation to turn itself around, and none of them have to do with the individual person.

[@willywonka69xx]

Well, they don't have to work for the big bad corporation...they can go start their own thing if it is that bad.

[@willywonka69xx]

Well...if you cant stand working for the nasty corporation for start an independent venture of your own!

[@lettuce1305]

@@willywonka69xx easier said than done, I don't think you know how they feel unless you're in that situation.

[@willywonka69xx]

@@lettuce1305 I've worked for low wages... Finished school, got myself some skills, did not have babies at the wrong time, married a good Woman, and life turned out just fine...simple pattern really.

[@bruppieo5118]

I’m a stay at home mother and sometimes I get frustrated with being stuck at home with a toddler most days. Docs like this really puts things into perspective. It really is a privilege to be able to stay at home with your child while the other parent works not even close to the hours she does and we have money leftover to go out to eat buy things we want but don’t need and go on vacations. It really is unfair. No one should have to work like a dog just to be able to just barely make ends meet in such a grueling way. She lives in a hotel room with children she barely gets to see. This is incredibly sad.

[@joannelarose8198]

It is a reality check for sure.

[@willywonka69xx]

It is sad... but why is your life different compared to hers? First you have a supportive significant other, I hope you thank that person for the privilege provided to you and that person thanks you for providing a nice home life. Second, I'm sure the supportive entity has jobs skills and or education to allow such a life...this was not by accident but with planning and work. Also, to say it is unfair takes away from your SO whom works hard, I'm sure, to provide the life you enjoy.

[@vanessalanessiiachannel9267]

Well tbh this is the reality for single mothers so .... pick better fathers ??

[@dahbajanman7044]

What's sad is people really don't know what they can accomplish in life and all of us can learn a skill that keeps a roof over our heads. I wasn't a good student, but i knew i needed a skill to support myself and i went after an IT skill.

[@LluviadeOrugas]

I’m from Spain where the vast majority of women don’t have kids until they at least have somewhat stable lives and reliable partners. I couldn’t believe how different it is for many here in the US when I first came, and I definitely think that’s a big part of the problem. Way too many women here seem to want to start the house from the roof down which is usually a recipe for disaster.

[@Sky-vs3se]

I concur with you completely. It is only for the rich and famous. It is not for the working poor nor the retired poor. There is not an American dream. It is more like an American nightmare. I wish you all the best in the future. Thank you for being a supportive mother-in-law. You are a genuine mother.❤

[@Therapisity]

Imagine your entire childhood living outside the gates of a massive theme park. You can hear the cheers, smell the yummy food, see the rides zipping by, yet your family's never able to afford entry no matter how many hours Mom and Dad work. 💚

[@shellysmith1037]

Theres lots of families like that. And when they speak you try to slap them down and silence them. They were happy when Trump helped working families move up. And you ridiculed them for it.

[@willywonka69xx]

Yeah its called being from a poor family. Good motivation to not be poor.

[@LS-uu9pv]

@Shelly How did trump help exactly?

[@wontbefooledagain9400]

@@shellysmith1037 if “ they” have solutions, please share them.

[@mydogsteppedona4431]

@@LS-uu9pv not American here but Trump did help our the American economy. He did even create more jobs and made buisness deals around the world. He is smart in that aspect. But when covid hit everyone suffered, they suffered more with Biden though, talking big about the environment etc and flying a private plane. He even started butting heads with the countries in my region for 2 years even though we are oil rich, then Ukraine happens and he starts beginning us to lower cost when it's pretty much his fault with the war and pumping the Ukrainian people with weapons before war ever happened. So, here you are and here we are trying to make up for the westren mistakes and distribute energy because Russia is punishing the west and holding back their energy, but some westren countries still use Russian gas lol. Talk about hypocrisy and your people paying for your countries mistake. Now look at inflation in the US.

[@driahcooper19]

Mannn my eyes lit up so big, and I smiled so hard when they showed Germania found her and her kids a place, thank GOD, I'm praying that the other family found them a home as well. This can happen to anybody, be humble, and be thankful for what you already have.

[@kimdani1795]

instead of praying to god, i think it would be better to give a big tip next time you visit Mc Donalds!!😮😮

[@CMoore8539]

@@kimdani1795I agree.

[@tikkigotz4448]

Ya mon

[@noah_am_i]

Watching this felt like a nightmare, or a horror movie. It made me feel sick and disgusted about society, reality. The only positive I can take from this video, is this woman, Germania. Her shear power, resilience, determination, is admirable. I relate to her so much right now. I am 22, homeless, three jobs, little food, little comfort, little peace. Bless you Germania. You will find what you are in search of. Peace and love to you honey 😘🫂

[@elainewilliams5019]

SHIT ASS AMERICA U ARE ON YOUR OWN. NOW PEOPLE HAVE MAJOR WAKE UP CALLS .

[@NikiAllen]

Wishing You The Same.

[@charlesthe5th744]

I hope both of your situations get better amidst the rigged system. Best of luck!!

[@cynthiaself9597]

If you get a chance to buy a 3/4 ton truck,buy it. Then find an ol camper. Look for camp sites that are cheap. Do this while you're young. You may find someone who'll let you make payments. Good luck!

[@barbecueman6352]

Germania is being exploited while her bosses and company profit billions. Really awful situation for her.

[@Puntonghua]

It was very satisfying seeing Germania being able to keep her promise to her daughter ❤

[@AidanKelly-h3f]

All parents should be truthful to their children, in turn the children will be more secure in themselves and have better relations with trusting others.

[@stinkysdiner]

I’m an American working full time in the career that I went to college to pursue and I cannot afford a studio apartment in my area. I’m fortunate enough to have family to live with, but many people are not so lucky. It’s quite sad honestly.

[@dianaverano7878]

You are right. Exactly my thoughts. Millenials are having hard time buying a house, unlike in my mom' generation 1970's - 1980's, she bought a house by her own salary: 2 bedrooms + garage + garden I need my family's assistance to buy a house now. Im house hunting. If I rely on my salary alone, sure I have a house. But I wont eat.

[@Justlooking94]

35 and living at home!

[@oldcracker3383]

bro you picked the wrong career or you need to move cities

[@stinkysdiner]

@@oldcracker3383 I live in NH where the minimum wage is still $7.25 I think I need to move states completely lol. I can’t do that though my family is here and I can’t bring myself to leave them. Good news though is I don’t absolutely dread my job, which I’ve never been able to say about a job before. It’s just a hard knock life tbh

[@rorycalhoun1126]

Keep voting for Biden😂😂😂😂

[@wrenlittle8826]

I am crying. How dare we call our selves "The Greatest Nation". Our workers are slaves. This would never have been possible in a civilized country.

[@alirott2271]

SLAVES 😋. You forgot, Ignorant. KNOW YOUR PLACE. Back to work.

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

This is not slavery at all.

[@MrYurdoo]

@@KamalasNotLikeUs It is.

[@IIII......]

​@@MrYurdoo ​Juraj Pecho last i checked, people choose to work. how is this slavery again?

[@stalinov91]

This is poverty porn, it came up in my recommended because I like to watch economic documentaries. I'm watching this because people like these don't come up within my circle and it's pretty fascinating to me. I know poor people exist, but I never go into their neighborhoods, for safety reasons. People in my circle are educated, usually no kids, professional couples buying houses and such. People are doing pretty well including me. But our lives are not a documentary material. This doesn't represent the America that I know and live in. I work my one office job like four hours at most, a day, make about 5k a month and swim in my pool in the evenings. American dream is good and America has been nice to me and my parents who now own 2 houses. And we just got to this country like 15 years ago. Can you believe these people cannot figure out how to work with capitalism and the system even though they grew up here?

[@scofab]

George Carlin nailed it. "It's called the American Dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it." So sad. Edit: Very well done video, thank you.

[@jules151968]

The industrial transfer (Wealth creation/jobs) to China and the decline of the U.S/West.

[@drivethrupoet]

and we're all just one bad decision away from sh**ting in a coffee can

[@improvisedsurvival5967]

She can start a business and have other people do all the work. It’s totally possible she can live the dream. She wants to work at McDonald’s. That is not a job you provide for a family on. Or she can get a trade and make more $. The unemployment office has grant programs to pay for the training.

[@scofab]

@@improvisedsurvival5967 Shirley... you're jesting. And with your reply and U/N, I'd be very interested to know how many days you think you can make it locked in/SOL/SHTF without running to Wallyworld or the local fast-food joint... or the nearest dumpster.

[@improvisedsurvival5967]

@@scofab there are many factors that determine how long you can “MAKE IT”. First of which is how healthy and young you are. Then how much knowledge on keeping your ass alive. Then there is the will to live. Then water food supplies. Foraging and production skills. Defense and first aid. Of course nothing is guaranteed even if you have all that going on. With the grace of god you will make it.

[@Thom_Yorky]

Germania is an amazing mother. I hope things get better for her.

[@richardblackmore9351]

Imagine being in poverty in downtown Orlando. Orlando! You know, the one with three world class tourist destinations? Knowing that every other car that passes you by is a tourist on their vacation. Absolutely soul crushing. No one deserves this.

[@robertaschilling1271]

And she works for Disney but can't afford to live. I am disgusted. Nobody should go there. I have spent many vacation there, spend LOTS of money,but knowing Disney's worth and how badly they treat their employees, I won't be going back. Shame on the.. Come on Mary, fish more dirt so others will will boycott them as well.

[@kellyfanello6716]

It's breaks my heart

[@ashlingofAsh7580]

You should see the homeless on every corner that aren't on the strip. Go out alittle further!

[@truthadvocacy]

"world class tourist destinations" ? Why is the US populace self-feeding with fake news? Less than 10% of visitors to Florida are foreign.

[@AssBlasster]

I was exactly like Germania's kids but as a teenager growing up along US192 and nearby Kissimmee. Lived in a motel for 15 months with my family of 4 and only got out thanks to section 8 housing offering a cheap 3 bed apartment. We still struggled for many years and I had to worked those fast food jobs for min wage. Public schools and a full-ride scholarship to university were the only things that allowed me to escape Orlando and get my college degrees for better tech jobs. Would have been stuck working the theme parks otherwise.

[@joanaborges9450]

This lady is a hard-working, ambitious, focused and driven lady! She is a boss lady. I hope she succeeds in life, she definitely deserves it. May God Bless her and her children, may they never lack anything positive in life.

[@elisabethstrazzanti2312]

Please send the UNDERCOVER BOSS her way …..🙏

[@carynmartin6053]

@@elisabethstrazzanti2312 especially bc she could be mistaken for a young Alicia Keyes! Maybe she could get discovered 🤔

[@masterblasterofdisaster]

Where’s the dad? Lots of bad life choices.

[@ericahunter3893]

she's broke and she made 3 kids, no respect for her at all

[@wokeeye6441]

@@masterblasterofdisaster Devil's advocate?

[@There348]

45:44 to have your mother in law of ur ex still support u the way her MIL does is a true blessing. Loving those babies and her daughter in law unconditionally … just amazing. Some people don’t even have a single person they can call on..

[@PoppySeed47]

It really speaks to the kind of person Germainia is that her ex's mother went with her to help. I really do hope the best for Germainia and her family.

[@ange-ee3jy]

Im a new zealander and just watching this makes me realise how lucky we are over here , so many hard working americans going through hard times life really isnt fair sometimes is it 😢

[@friedobrecht7969]

I moved here from Central Europe. I lived a middle class life without much money but lots of options in life, so I was able to chose my dreams and go to university for less than 200$/semester. I moved here thinking that America is so great. I’ve never seen a country so rich but with the normal people struggling so bad. This country isn’t great, it’s the people that are!! They’re giving their 110% every single day. Respect to y’all and keep going 💪🏻

[@wrenlittle8826]

Hi. I moved 'Home' from Denmark 17 years ago and have struggled ever since. There my education was honored and I lived a pleasant life. Moving back I assumed I could do so here. It has been hell. Take care.

[@friedobrecht7969]

@@wrenlittle8826 Stay strong! I know it’s hard being conflicted with staying here or moving back. There’s no shame in returning though if overall your quality of life has been better. I know you’ll find your way to a better life either way. Held og lykke 🙌🏻

[@wrenlittle8826]

@@friedobrecht7969 Tusind tak. 😊 For your kind words. It pains me to admit that I am terribly concerned to have to stay. I came back in good conscience, with joy. I can not move back, I never chose dual citizen ship, so I would have to enter as an immigrant. And I love this country, it is just so hard. Skaal. 👍 Where did you move from if your don't mind me asking?

[@rhddfgdfdrgd]

did you see ther last president us is a lost call today its usa land of the stupid

[@sierrachoco5271]

@Friedo - We love you too, welcome to the USA for what it's worth. Best wishes from upstate NY!!

[@barnabascollins4625]

Germainia is a hustler. More opportunities need to be given to ppl like this so they can go to school and earn a degree so they don’t have to work 2-3 jobs. I wish her the best.

[@inlandempress4587]

and everyone else will be angry about her student debt. this country is a mess. 🙏🏽❤️ the meek will inherit the world

[@ReginaDillard]

@@inlandempress4587 Exactly! Also, there are other education routes to go for gaining education without the hefty student loan trap.

[@12801270able]

Learning to program and being able to creative solve problems and structure logic would be great.

[@smobstar]

I was thinking the same thing, she's really pushin!!!! She got heart and that is a beautiful thing!!! I'm never gonna forget to keep her in mind.

[@svetlanapotanina5709]

Nope, she needs to be paid adequately for her work as there are jobs that require no education and someone has to do them. Whether Germainia or others with similar background would want to get education or not should be their free choice.

[@ivananastasov4180]

This needs to be shown to the public, that most new jobs are low-paying, service-based jobs. It is becoming tough to find middle-class paying jobs, even for people with a college education and experience. The requirements for good-paying jobs are often so high, that very few are qualified for such positions. The companies need to create more full-time entry-level professional positions.

[@mmnsa6746]

Working slaves for the Corporations

[@dm-jf5uu]

Very true most jobs now are labor jobs

[@scifirealism5943]

Poverty Is a policy choice.

[@scifirealism5943]

@Stephen Gallen poor people buy into the myth of meritocracy.

[@royharper2003]

"The requirements for good-paying jobs are often so high" well duh

[@chrissy9118]

I wish this hard working lady with her beautiful babies a better future. What a hero.❤

[@January.Junimo]

Germania is one of the most beautiful souls I've ever seen. I hope things just keep getting better for her!

[@jflsdknf]

There used to be a time when people took pride in their careers working in drug stores or hardware stores, and made a living wage that could support a family.

[@shailatrombetti4234]

not that long ago....

[@ashotofmercury]

@Eric Huckaby what a ridiculously ignorant comment! 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

[@KarlMarxFanClub]

I remember in the 1990s, I was young and getting paid $10/hr and I could afford my own apartment, car, gym, everything. That same job pays $12/hr today! Americans haven’t had a “real wage” increase in 40 years when you factor inflation.

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

32:15: GE was making up to 19% profit for their money, that is huge and still GE wanted more profit and moved the production to Texas. "Greed is good," right?

[@its_anarrah]

@@KarlMarxFanClub in just my lifetime, im 26, starting working at 16 in fast food making $10 an hr in 2012, now im making 20$ an hr but only because im working for my dad! if i wasnt, id be making 14! in a whole decade the wages are not keeping up with cost of living at all. im very lucky and know that when he retires, ill be at a job making less than i do now most likely, yet years in the future

[@SweetBearCub]

It's a shame. This documentary was filmed in 2016 (there are visible dates on the paper that the man being laid off by GE held on camera) and here we are now 6 years later, and nothing has improved. If anything, it's gotten worse. We need to have federal laws that guarantee every worker the right to a living wage if they commit to work full time, and we need to legally codify exactly what a living wage is, to account for various circumstances.

[@stj971]

And when the powers that be decide how to hand out benefits they take into account HOW MUCH IT REALLY COSTS TO LIVE!!!!!

[@a.m.7785]

republicans dont want that

[@albertmikaj8775]

well said everything is getting worse here day by day. am a college student having to work 2 jobs 2 help my family with costs, when we were getting by fine with one pre-pandemic, but obviously it's come @ a great cost to my health. I can only hold on & hope this degree pays off which I am also mostly covering with my own money. one of the toughest times in my life, in regards to economy.

[@genericdeveloper3966]

I used to think federal laws would fix this, but after some study I came to realize it is laws / government actions that create this problem in the first place. Our inflationary system is the result of government action. They are the ones with their fingers on the printing press, they also lie about the real inflation number which makes it harder to keep up with real inflation. The actions government took during covid are a great example of inflationary policies. Can't blame the virus, it was the government.

[@tias.6675]

Raising wages causes inflation. I would know this because I've been dealing with inflation years before COVID due to this crap. Some of you need to pick up a book and stop regurgitating everything you read.

[@GenevieveDawsem]

Germania YOU MY HERO .WISH YOU THE BEST AND MORE BLESSINGS FOR YOU AND FAMILY

[@desireesalas5820]

Great documentary. Thanks for portraying the TRUE diversity of the American "working poor" as it really is and not the narratives the mainstream media want us to believe. This is a class issue and not a racial issue.

[@dcg590]

No, it’s a poor decision making issue and all the victimhood and excuses issue

[@royharper2003]

what does the mainstream media want you to believe?

[@samsonquies7922]

Thing is is it's more likely that poc are lower class, it IS a class issue but we need to support more poc too

[@wedp112]

@@samsonquies7922 more whites by population live in the same kind of poverty, it effects all of us not born to wealth. I lived the same as a white woman so do many of my family members.

[@wedp112]

This is the true working poor. I'm so sick of specials on TV showing hard up Americans that were making $80,000 a year and struggle. It's insulting to us poor people working 3 jobs to barely live. I've come to the conclusion that journalist are children of the wealthy and they can only identify with the lifestyles they know, or think is bad. Oh they have absolutely no clue how we really live.

[@imdatdogmom964]

This mom is strong AF and her kids are beautiful! I admire her hard working attitude to be able to provide a better life for herself and her family. I pray everything that God blesses you with what you deserve. ❤️

[@slaydog5102]

there's nothing "strong" about having kids in poverty it's cruel.

[@slaydog5102]

@Peter S. THANK YOU! People fail to realize this.

[@ethiopiazoldyk4667]

@@slaydog5102 But have you noticed something here? Most poor people have more kids than rich and educated folks. I'm from a third world country and the rich folks here have like 3-4 kids while the poor have like 10-15 including more wives. If you even notice in the news recently, I've heard that birth rates in the west are declining but those in like poor countries is not becoming any less🤔 Don't that ring a bell to you😗?

[@cartooncartel6493]

Where is the father? She said her "mother in law" was helping them out. How can they have 3 kids and the dad not be mentioned even once. I dont think she is hustling as you guys claim

[@vernaharris4700]

She seems like a really hard worker. I have a lot of respect for her. So many people give up so soon, but she keeps pressing forward. Very inspiring.

[@susanneandersen3417]

She should not have to. It is not good for her with only two hours sleep and the kids with so little time with their mum:(

[@vernaharris4700]

@@susanneandersen3417 I hear you.

[@Educatedunhousedperson]

It's fighting just to live. This isn't inspirational. It should be a crime companies get away with this!

[@alainportant6412]

@@Educatedunhousedperson Actually, women shouldn't even work. It all started when we forced them into work while passing it as a freedom. People 100 years ago were much more civilized towards women, and you certainly didn't see that kind of shit, with kids in motels and so on.

[@PettyIsMyMiddleName]

Why do people continue to have kids when they cannot afford them? I don’t get it , the kids suffer.

[@BraveOne7]

I agree, even if you can’t afford birth-controls. The old fashion ways works just fine. I don’t use birth controls, communicate during sex, and use the old-fashioned ways like the pull out method. Luckily when I was being irresponsible(didn’t practice safe sex) and got pregnant I had a good job and home. Now I have two children and will be getting permanently sterilized soon and it’s covered by my insurance thankfully. As soon as my second is born I will have my sterilization appointment, already ready on my calendar. I can’t afford more than two children it’s was hard when was it’s just me!😢Now I save $100 each month for both my children and my tax return goes in their own savings account.

[@PettyIsMyMiddleName]

@@BraveOne7 Yes but you critically thought and was able to provide. When I was younger and irresponsible, I had a plan b in case I got pregnant such as go to the military or a few other options. The point is we had options, these people are not thinking just bringing kids into the world to suffer . Breaks my heart ❤️ ☹️

[@BraveOne7]

@@PettyIsMyMiddleName I get what you’re saying and I agree my heart goes out to the children. I grew up without Christmas presents and things that a child should have that’s why I’m so anal about providing and saving money for my children. I was in the military when I became pregnant too and got out after I gave birth. Children deserve to have a fresh start in life with money and support something that parents should have in place for them when they leave home as adults and throughout their whole lives honestly. I had nothing when I graduated high school so that’s why I decided to join the military.

[@SLees-tv7gh]

Thank you for showing what many Americans are going though. Our politicians only concern is lining their own pockets. The rich is getting richer, the poor is getting poorer and the middle class is disappearing. Praying we all survive.

[@bereal6590]

It's happening across many parts of the globe it's scandalous ✌

[@definitelynotatroll246]

Capitalism baby, wait another 30 years

[@pickinforalivin]

amen

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

"Are getting." It's plural. You're talking about more than one :)

[@tomasgomez9925]

I moved to the US in 2005 from Colombia. I’ve seen the country going to a similar down path to Latin America in terms of inequality. This whole system can only last so much longer before it breaks down. In 50 years, the US won’t be that wonderful. I’ve worked my ass off and luckily made it to be somewhat successful. But looking at the road the US is going, I decided to move to Spain, studying a master’s degree and hoping I can find a job here. I know I won’t earned as much money as I can in the US, but the quality of life is way much better here. Starting with the food!

[@tyranodragonrex]

It's strange to see people who live in such conditions in a country like US, earning a bigger salary that I am, while I, living in Uruguay, a little country in Latin America, have a nice flat and a good life gaining a little less of 1000 dollars. I've always growned up with the idea that life in United States was so good an easy, and having a house and a good quality of life was something anyone there could afford.

[@dianaverano7878]

With the inflation now, that is crushing the working middle class. I watch these videos to understand my brother in USA who keeps on insisting for me to buy a house here in Asia. He bought his house in 2008 when house prices dropped low. Good timing. This video shows americans do work hard, but not enough to rent an apartment or buy a house.

[@powerupyo]

hollywood is to blame

[@Say_Jay246]

It's weird how these people keep saying, "this is the United States" and yet have worse worker's rights than 3rd world countries and can't even afford proper living conditions. Hollywood didn't only lie to the rest of world but they've brainwashed Americans to think that their lives are better when, in comparison, they're worse off. Even in my country with Germania's and Chelsea's pay, they would be living a better life. It's actually sad.

[@valerietaylor9615]

The corporations are to blame.

[@shellwirtful]

@@valerietaylor9615 what about the government that keeps printing money, sending it abroad? Some corporations that have political parasites in their pockets….. not all though

[@tammyhackworth3707]

I have a Master in Legal Studies. I work two jobs. I am an investigator for the state and I work on an ambulance on the weekends. I work 7 days a day week and I still struggle. I am still pay check to pay check. I just looked at an apartment and it was 1638 a month. This world is insane.

[@КОЗАКМАМАЙ-ц3я]

I have a higher technical education .... I earn $ 550 a month, I work in my specialty ... a shift schedule is easy, almost always at home))) 1 month vacation and paid sick leave))) I live in an apartment that my parents received from the state in the USSR I bought and rented one and still have a country house for utilities I pay in the winter (!) $ 50 per month (heating period) in the summer of 15 .... I have no loans, there is only money in my account)))

[@gillescallens8267]

No, it's not the world. It's just your country.

[@jenniferromero571]

So go to a rat apartment

[@FedericoSantos-s4m]

hi im from manila philipines.. ...pilipino people ..is a big dreams to come amarica.. because dis country its so beautiful....and i dont ecsfect the job is so hard to poor people 😢

[@MultiDestinyyy]

What's so crazy is that the people in this specific documentary want to work! They want to do good & that's incredible. If I was in this situation, I don't know that I would have such a positive mind set like these folks. It's amazing and I wish the best for all of them!

[@gsxr1189]

No they don't want to do well in fact they want to be poor. They wanted to not work hard on themselves gaining job skills for good paying jobs. They wanted to have kids they couldn't afford when kids cost 250k each to raise. The single mother wanted to have her kids with the loser she chose who's an absentee father. The obvious result of those actions they wanted to take is poverty and they did it because they want to be poor.

[@ShaunMichaelW]

if you were in the situation youd eventually build mechanisms to keep going. its hard at first but it outs you to such a low point that you have no choice but to turn out strong. if you dont you just die, and the will to live in humanity is strong. they want to get out of their hell so much they'll do anything.

[@jamess359]

You're very delusional if you think people WANT to work. That is false. They already proved that In this documentary. The woman working at Dunken Doughnuts did it to make money. She only needed money because it buys you ESSENTIAL needs. What did she WANT to do? Become a Pediatrician. That was her DREAM, not her desire to "work". People often confuse pursuits of happiness with desires to "work" for someone. I'd LOVE to build my friends and family houses they can live in, but does that mean I want to build expensive houses in some rich community? No. I work because it's required, not because it's desired. Our current version of "work" is the most inefficient way of distribution goods I have ever seen. Fuck Capitalism and it's outdated and manipulated system.

[@magiclampboogiesdown9717]

Richest country on earth, ever. “The American dream is exactly that. Because you have to be asleep to believe it.” - G. Carlin

[@ethanspaziani1070]

Thank you

[@epichawaiiadventures1769]

Here in Hawaii where I live McDonald’s starting pay is $15 an hour. CVS is $17.45 an hour but people still have a hard time with Hawaii’s cost of living. I would say the best thing is that Hawaii has a law that if you work over 19 hours a week, the company you work for has to provide medical insurance.

[@ashleylynn8489]

Here in Upstate New York many low skilled jobs are starting in the $16 plus per hour range, and some employers are offering benefits and bonuses to part-time workers due to severe labor shortages Our cost of living is magnitudes lower than NYC and other states We have a healthcare plan called The Essential Plan, a zero premium healthcare plan for those that don't qualify for Medicaid As a single worker I could make $27,000 per year before I'd have to pay a dime for coverage One of the downsides is that some of our public assistance benefits are so liberal that workers will purposely keep their reported incomes at, or below thresholds, especially those receiving housing subsidies, as once they lose them they may never get them back due to closed waiting lists

[@joydixon3440]

Damn Texas is..... Well uhm Idk where to work

[@IIII......]

the same thing you said exists in california. only thing is their starting pay is $16 an hour and when you work at mcdonald's for a while you'll start making 6 figures a year. in texas, they'll offer you free meals, money for college/ged program, career advancement, and assistance with healthcare

[@joydixon3440]

@@IIII...... well in Texas where I live mc Donald's pay 8.00 to 10.00 hrs witch is barely enough to pay for living cost. I had to look it up, it's not worth working there. You'll be better off working for Amazon company witch start off at 15 an hour with full benefits

[@ashleylynn8489]

@FlyingMonkey916 My family is from The Saratoga and Lake George region I'm currently living on the Saratoga County side of The Great Sacandaga Lake, and work in Saratoga, Warren, Fulton and Montgomery counties

[@Juju-l3o]

I’m so happy for Germania, she’s such a hard worker I’m glad her kids and her have stable housing now, they deserve it❤ I hope Chelsie and Joe found jobs and housing now.

[@80srican71]

When your a real mom and your put in that situation you’ll do whatever it takes to make sure your babies are straight when most would fold… Bless all those suffering…

[@A_Girl_named_nick]

I remember when I was a single mom, I worked as a CNA, making above minimum wage, but I had to work 12hr over night shifts 7 days a week with 2 companies in order to pay for my living expenses, rent, car insurance, food, childcare. I made just enough that I didnt qualify for food stamps and low income childcare was too hard to find for overnight work. I was stuck in that rut for 4 years. It was horrible. I got married to an amazing person in 2016. Started a career once my daughter started going to school and I am happy to say we got a home in 2019. It was so so so hard. I can remember what it was like it was yesterday. The constant fear and knowing you cannot stop. You cannot quit or you and your baby will be homeless. These poor families. What makes me sad, so many people think "the poor" are that way by choice. No. Its by design of a system that wants people to fail. You have one medical crisis. You go through a divorce. An unplanned pregnancy. You could be done for. Just one mistake and it could ruin your finacial future. So sad.

[@agentorange20]

The ‘system’ I didn’t get her pregnant with multiple kids. Where’s the father?

[@A_Girl_named_nick]

@@agentorange20 there are A LOT of possibilities. My ex I was together with in high school. He told me he wanted to be a police officer like his mom. I trusted that. I went to school to become a nurse. He was abusive after nearly 3 years together. When we broke up, I got a child support order for 700/month. 11 years later he is something around 73,000 behind in child support. He couch surfs in Hawaii. Child support reaches out to local authorities. They do nothing. So lol. Yea. Could I have seen that coming? No. Not all women choose to have a baby with a bad guy. I thought I was with a good one. And like I said. I made just enough that I didn't qualify for government programs, so I wasnt a welfare queen enjoying your tax dollars. I did it on my own but it was hard and I will never forget it. Makes me happy for everything I have today. A loving home, I bought a house. I have a retirement account. I am so thankful

[@jenniferwilliams5478]

Growing up we couldn't afford a nice apt and made to much for low income housing apts.

[@thisisnotatestthisistheend]

I'm glad you see and tell the truth, thus me agreeing with your sentiments.

[@techenrichment5810]

@@agentorange20 he’s a product of the system, his mom is in the video. It’s interesting that you don’t see the connection between unplanned pregnancy and poverty. It’s very proven

[@gdcompany]

How come nobody is talking about this girl Germania out there in the media?!?! She's the type of woman who should be making it to the front page of the newspapers! All over the news! Her mental, physical and emotional strength is incredible!!! She's definitely the type of female I look up to and feel intimidated by, not many can survive or get by in the way she does it. Seriously, do not give up, the system will never change but your determination and amazing strength will take you to places.... Sooner or later you'll make it, it'll be all worth it, trust me, I had it real hard but nothing like your situation and I made it after a decade of endless effort and sacrifices! All the best and cheers to all the hard working class people who don't give up and fights for survival! ⚒️🙏❤️

[@regsun7947]

Probably because she refuses to be a victim and is taking responsibility for her own self.

[@presidential3228]

The system will never change is exactly the reason why the system will never change

[@TitB1199]

Lol. The fact that you think someone who is admittedly working hard is front page news shows how pampered American women are

[@deborahmeek6529]

Don’t forget her mom

[@alainportant6412]

Her mother was a big fan of Hitler

[@shykellawilliams6528]

I just cried. I'm so filled with emotion. I'm very happy for Germania and her kids! I hope everything after continued to progress for everyone.

[@Daemon3667]

How the fuck can we justify 33 billion in aid to another country????

[@AngelaFarrer]

Say it louder for the cheap seats!

[@stephendavies8510]

How the fuck can you tolerate $8 dollars an hour is my question this is the reality for millions of Americans who are nothing more than day slaves this is the legacy of free market capitalism and little or no protection for the workers.

[@mofatv5565]

They aren't giving it for free they exploit so much in african countries like our diamonds, gold, Tanzanite, and many other resources take a look at DRC Congo whom to blame for the stupid wars and conflicts its westerns , Congo could be the very richest country in the world and number one in Africa it has all the required minerals for making the electronic devices so this is karma

[@nihilisticbarbie]

I am so sympathetic to the Ukrainians, they're going through hell on earth rn. But it's sickening how the US has enough money for war, but not to take care of its citizens

[@yolandascholten2012]

ApotheosisNow……you said out loud what I was thinking every moment I watched this video! Government officials and big corporate are corrupt and self serving.

[@tammy707]

I’m 46, when I was 9, I had to watch my sister who was 6. My dad worked 3 jobs and my mom worked two. We lived in Oakland County, MI. A county w a lot of money. I can’t imagine what it would like to do that being single. I pray for nothing but all the $$$$ for her and her children.

[@Aleisha313]

Could you imagine of that happening now ....latch key kids were built differently. I was 7 stayed home for 2 hours by myself (only child) after school. Made my own sandwich and watched TV till my parents got home. If that were today CPS would have taken me away .

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[@tammy707]

I agree! It’s overrated o how things are today

[@topgurltop6618]

@@tammy707 Where are you from

[@nan639hildonen]

Such a sad documentary. I was heartbroken for Germania when her mother-in-law had to leave. I'm glad her situation is improving now.

[@mm-zd9ml]

"The economy has recovered" what a joke!!! It is horrible!

[@zoramax4610]

The kids grandmother is there… where is the father? Why isn’t he helping? That truly speaks to his mothers character- for her to step up and help Germania and her grandkids while the father is absent.

[@hughbeeson8854]

I have to say I am amazed at the loyalty and devotion they show to their country in spite of the absolutely appalling lack of welfare shown to them. God bless all of you.

[@Chi_Nurse]

Gaslighting and propaganda are powerful…. But if you remove that it’s a grim picture

[@blkdiamond7227]

It's weird to me

[@The_Reaper187]

They're called sheeple

[@jamess359]

I worked in an upper scale restaurant that made 90% of their menu from scratch, involving some pretty tough recipes. The people who ate there paid an average of 80-120 dollars (including tip) for a couple of two. I finally hit the poverty line. My wages went up since Covid, but Businesses and Landlords decided to counteract that by raising the cost of food and housing MORE than the increase I got in 2021. My rent, since 2019, has gone up roughly 56%. My grocery bill has gone up roughly 46%. My wages? 32%. So yes, on paper I SHOULD be making more, but in reality I'm not. How the hell am I suppose to keep up? I can work 60-70 hour weeks but can't compare to a kid on KZbin making 10k a month.

[@eviemaddox3038]

They are all getting help from the government in one way or another.

[@kellyflores4931]

Homelessness is getting so bad (I live in WA state). It was already bad but getting worse. My heart breaks for these folks and their families. They deserve so much better.

[@astrahcat1212]

Be careful out there please it's becoming like a 3rd world country.

[@ida1620]

This is an old doc.. so it’s worse now. Wish I know where they ar now.

[@rufiorufioo]

I live 20 minutes south of Salem, Oregon and homelessness is out of control in Salem.. Portland is having bigger problems with it also.

[@kellyflores4931]

@@rufiorufioo yeah it has definitely gotten a lot worse. When I’m places where it wasn’t as prevalent before.

[@Yandel21ableify]

What happened to the American Dream.

[@fatimasg1]

Watching Germannia makes me understand the couples that say “we can’t AFFORD to split up”. So very sad, with 2 young kids, you can see how exhausted she is.

[@stanleym.jr.5959]

This is really eye opening. We always talk and admire American life because we only know one side of American life which is all golden. I am from 3rd word country, but in my village we don't have one single person who doesn't have a home and cant eat, yet we don't realize how much blessed among the inhabitants of the earth we are. Glory be to God that am from a poor country but am not poor myself.

[@tallwonder]

Is the point of your comment is to tell people you aren't poor? Sort of reminds me of religious people going on expensive 'mission trips' to make themselves feel better.

[@maryrenaud6732]

Thanks for your comment. Many of us were raised in working class poor families yet when were children, in the 1950’s and 1960’s, rents were cheap and much more affordable than today relative to income. Even low income were not homeless…unlike today.

[@fredahwiwu5219]

Third world inhibitant here too ...and truth is the minute you have land where you can have a debt free house and land to farm you are already very rich indeed... just get a way to get some small income and you willl be okay (oooh and maximum of one kid but best no kid you will be set for life)

[@BoringDad1272]

@@tallwonder His point is : how can a rich country like the US allow such despair!

[@uhuraenterprise6372]

Hear hear

[@suzy.8863]

Throughout this documentary it surprised me that people were still patriotic. So happy to see the family at the end getting a home.

[@katyavoid]

I've heard that patriotism in the US is more like a religion. They sing their anthem every morning at schools, and hoist the flag. They all have an American flag in their homes, which is considered to be super nationalistic in other countries. They've been told that it is the best country in the world, it is a free country... no wonder why they cannot say anything else being brainwashed like this from their year 1. Pretty surreal to observe from the outside world.

[@sixtus9559]

That´s what indoctrination does to you.

[@trouble7242]

They don't even think about " change the system "

[@roxycauldwell544]

"How DARE you criticize the country you pledge to that doesn't give a shit about any of us" Americans

[@angelxtasy]

This is why i always be polite to every person i meet at the register. I don’t know what anyone is going through. I just hope to make it easier by not being rude to anyone else.

[@myballsitchsomethingfierce6319]

Nah they should be thankful you even bother to patronize their store Jk, I always thank them for their service.

[@missk2494]

I really hope life for Germania has gotten easier,I felt so bad watching her walking home half asleep

[@13ikea]

So true. Everyone is hiring but not paying enough to live. Working 2-3 jobs is ridiculous and takes a toll on mental health.

[@johnsnider2956]

And if you're lucky to have a high hourly wage you get maybe 30 hours a week

[@janeabbotts]

Absolutely disgraceful that the country with the supposedly richest country in the world people are having to live like this. Why isn't the minimum wage at least a living wage. Shame on the leaders of the country.

[@margiemontgomery285]

Our government could care less about the American people you know JFK got shot in the head who was a good president and now look what we're stuck with and there's so many homeless there's not enough jobs to keep these people in an apartment it's so sad that's why I get so angry and I want to do something about it I want them out of the White House the Democrats out of the Pentagon l please step down there's too many children on the streets

[@sweetla4750]

Minimum wage is a shame,it only gives the rich BIG corp the ability to pay & leaves the mom & pop shops in the dust…we have had ENOUGH of the gov closing the back bone of our once beautiful country

[@improvisedsurvival5967]

She fell for the sunshine dream Florida employers sell.

[@sassythesasquatch1776]

its how you stay rich. treat your people like slaves.

[@shopsshire9282]

Because of greed my United States is on the verge of collapse

[@louiec.9782]

Been living in my car for 5 years now. Couldn't afford a house back then and it's even worse now. Just wanna say hang in there my hard working friends please don't give up.

[@payungtechno]

i pray for you Louie 😭🙏🙏🙏 God bess!!!!

[@louiec.9782]

@@annasbandit I'm not retired or disabled so I couldn't collect those sweet check's like you. I'm only living in my car only so I can save up and buy a house I actually have a good job that pays well, I feel like renting is a massive waste of money. I work to hard to just giveaway my money to ultra rich corporation's and landlords. I'll do things my way. Love everyone! Love is the answer! 🙂

[@user-pi7ug4dm6m]

My guy! Thank you! The only reason you should be living in your car is if you're saving up for something and you're trying to do it as fast as possible otherwise you messed up somewhere or you're a complete moron. For instance I saw the guy who had the music video who said he was on top up there with the rich people.. what happened to his money? People are too irresponsible

[@Plummerdeedo29]

So sorry to hear this was staying in my car when Wells Fargo stole my home in forclosure and been exposing this massive fraud of banks stealing peoples property's for several years now.

[@emmy4537]

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