Working & Homeless: The Death of the American Dream | Poverty in the USA Documentary
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- In the USA, many people are working 2 or more jobs and still living below the poverty line. Families are forced to move their children between motels and city campsites, always afraid of losing the next job - these are the 'working poor'.
Around 15% of the US population live below the poverty line. Since the economic crisis of 2009, over nine million jobs have been created in America. Officially, the recession is over. But American workers have come out of the crisis more vulnerable and even poorer than ever. Meet the people behind America’s economic recovery.
Germania has two minimum wage jobs, working 18 hours a day. Three-quarters of her salary goes on paying for the 15m square motel room she shares with her two children and her mother-in-law. But even with two jobs, she struggles to buy food for her family. In the past four months, they have stayed in five motels, moving every few weeks to ever-cheaper rooms as their money runs out.
Joe and Chelsie live with their two young daughters in a tent in a church car park. Their bathroom is a porta-potty they share with 50 other people. Around 500 families in Seattle live in these temporary camps. Like Germania, Chelsie works full time but she can no longer afford to live in the city she works in.
Trade Union leader, Scott Slawson, has worked for General Electric for 13 years. But a few days ago, he was told his job will be re-located to a state with no wages and 50% lower salaries. He doesn’t know if he will be able to find another job.
This documentary was produced by Babel Press and directed by HÉLÈNE ECKMANN. It was first released in 2016.
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@Anne Woodward ; do you have s partner
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
@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 . 💚🇮🇪☘️🙏🏼
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
Lotería wins 6:22
It's so disgusting that most companies keep employees poor on purpose. They work hard and are not paid enough to survive.
Companies don't keep people poor.
@@GoinHam10Four what makes you think they don't?
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?
@@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.
@@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.
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!
Exactly. And advocate for a higher minimum wage.
Exactly.
True
@@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.
Increase house building 10 fold and increase wages to afford the homes.
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.
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.
@@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.
It's why nothing has changed. Most of these people think the system is fine so they won't protest or strike out
@@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.
@@miguelbalisi9952 No, they need to learn the TRUTH and stop blaming others for their poor choices in life.
It’s heartbreaking that a lot of people are only a single paycheque from being homeless
All in their agenda
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.
@@Lastbadiethey 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. 😞
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 ☹️
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.
@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
some parts in america sure do seem 3rd world though
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
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!
"they called it the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it"-George Carlin
He was so on point with his views
Glad I live in Poland 😊
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
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.
She is, but it was never explained why the daughter in law, and grandkids can’t move in with her and her husband?
@@LexiconDevilOne Her partner probbaly does not want them to move in. It is not hard to get.
@@LexiconDevilOne
Inlaws will not over the wife
@@LexiconDevilOne Or WHERE the dad is?! That's HIS mom, where is he?
Maybe he's in a jail
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 🙏🏾
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.
Is that a flex?
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! 😡
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.
@@eons6086💯
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.
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
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
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.
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?
@@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.
@@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.
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.
@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.
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.
@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.
We don't know if the circumstances were "beyond your control." We only have your say so and why should we believe you?
@@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.
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.
its not good for you health but what can you do when you have no choice
Did you have to come here, where your not wanted.
@@drmidnight2419What makes you think your input is wanted?
@@drmidnight2419 Nobody wants to go to America
@@user-pi4su6je8p it’s true tho, I’m noticing more and more distaste towards immigrants nowadays
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.
Lol keep joking. I like your jokes
Apts are now ran by management companies from California.
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.
@@mayseeyang5953
Location some can
Me and my x and 2 teens lived off it but it was in a real small town
Welfare SYSTEM destroys AND divides PEOPLE of USA 🇺🇸 !!!!!!!
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.
Brainwashed
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.
Poverty is fictional. Did you not learn about torturing humans?
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.🥘
@@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.
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.
Thank you! I felt the first and mostly the last part.
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.
It's bad in USA since California
Took over most of the apartments
In USA
USA will be back to normal very soon. Don't give up.
even at min wage i cant see not having any children and still having a hard time unless ur a drug user smoker etc...
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
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.
Sadly things will be worse, US too busy waging wars and stealing other resources with the toilet papers
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!!
As George Carlin said: we're all just one bad decision away from sh**ng in a coffee can.
My family simply watched me fall into homelessness.
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
This lady working at the donut shop is the real hero. Shame on politicians who don't give a damn. Sending this worker blessings
Yep, but hey at least sh!thole Ukraine has those billions to spend. 😒😑😑
Shame on her employer too!!
slavery 2.0
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.
So if anyone took the time to read the description, this was from 2016😒
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.
instead of praying to god, i think it would be better to give a big tip next time you visit Mc Donalds!!😮😮
@@kimdani1795I agree.
Ya mon
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. 💗
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.
Well, they don't have to work for the big bad corporation...they can go start their own thing if it is that bad.
Well...if you cant stand working for the nasty corporation for start an independent venture of your own!
@@willywonka69xx easier said than done, I don't think you know how they feel unless you're in that situation.
@@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.
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.
Please send the UNDERCOVER BOSS her way …..🙏
@@elisabethstrazzanti2312 especially bc she could be mistaken for a young Alicia Keyes! Maybe she could get discovered 🤔
Where’s the dad? Lots of bad life choices.
she's broke and she made 3 kids, no respect for her at all
@@masterblasterofdisaster Devil's advocate?
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!!
Just wait til greedy corporations start using AI, robots. More jobs gone. I'm scared for humanity.
Germania is one of the most beautiful souls I've ever seen. I hope things just keep getting better for her!
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.
Working slaves for the Corporations
Very true most jobs now are labor jobs
Poverty Is a policy choice.
@Stephen Gallen poor people buy into the myth of meritocracy.
"The requirements for good-paying jobs are often so high" well duh
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. ❤️
there's nothing "strong" about having kids in poverty it's cruel.
@Peter S. THANK YOU! People fail to realize this.
@@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😗?
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
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.
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:(
@@susanneandersen3417 I hear you.
It's fighting just to live. This isn't inspirational. It should be a crime companies get away with this!
@@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.
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.
No, it’s a poor decision making issue and all the victimhood and excuses issue
what does the mainstream media want you to believe?
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
@@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.
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.
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.
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! ⚒️🙏❤️
Probably because she refuses to be a victim and is taking responsibility for her own self.
The system will never change is exactly the reason why the system will never change
Lol. The fact that you think someone who is admittedly working hard is front page news shows how pampered American women are
Don’t forget her mom
Her mother was a big fan of Hitler
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.
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
Damn Texas is..... Well uhm
Idk where to work
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
@@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
@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
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…
How the fuck can we justify 33 billion in aid to another country????
Say it louder for the cheap seats!
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.
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
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
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.
Living in a motel with my mom, her boyfriend, two sisters, little brother and a yapping chihuahua there's constant arguing I can't wait to move away from this and hopefully do better for myself
i hope the best for u, from the botttom of my heart
You obviously need a one year, three year and five year plan with a prayer life.
USE birth control and/or practice abstinence until you get a stable income and housing. That's the biggest issue in this video.
Get a REAL job / trade / skill : master it. Electricians/Permaculture jobs are going through the roof. It's the new tech. Growing food with little water is the future as well. Think sustainable & progressive and you'll do great. Stay focused my friend.
That's what I've tried and it's basically killed me
I wish this hard working lady with her beautiful babies a better future. What a hero.❤
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
@@tallwonder His point is : how can a rich country like the US allow such despair!
Hear hear
One of the reasons I dont have any kids. Im afraid Ill end up like them.. working 18hrs .. just to survive.
This is one of the reasons I chose to never have children. I did not want to be abandoned and live in poverty.
Me too it's scary
I'm a lesbian stud
@@el-maiki offcourse but Alot less stressful and Alot easier to get yourself out of the situation FACTS
Unless you have a kid with a pro player or rapper 🤔
I’ve been there too, worked 7 days a week for 15 years and then two full time jobs for almost 7 years (only sleeping 3 to 4 hours every night except 2 when I was off of the one job and worked just the other). It gets old and you get very tired of it. Sometimes it just to get by, sometimes it’s to save to get ahead… BUT what people don’t realize is that saved money can be gone in an instant if you get stuck with a medical problem and medical bills from it. What I learned is working all those hours is not worth it. You lose time, and that’s something you never get back.
Thank you for telling your story, I was in the same boat and it hurts. I get so tired of the gaslighting of poverty in US that's done all the time by our own people. I lived in abject poverty, collecting water, using sticks to heat a fire place and I was full time employed, working multiple jobs. Oh but that doesn't happen in US, everyone lives in Hollywood and have a big skilled career or entrepreneurs. The propaganda machine just flows without any signs of slowing.
@@wedp112 You’re welcome, thank you for sharing some of your perspective. My hope was that people won’t throw their lives away working all the time. Sure we have to work but don’t do it so much you miss spending time with the ones you love. So much that you miss years/decades you will never get back. So many people have survivorship bias and think just because I worked hard (and really, also got lucky) everyone else can as well. Well that’s not true, and even a degree, hard work and doing a great job doesn’t guarantee a great outcome. There is a reason healthcare is the number one cause for bankruptcy in the US. So don’t work your life away, just for the healthcare vultures to pick your bones dry.
@@GhostSal I agree so much, our lives are withering away before our eyes and on our death bed we would have spent more time with coworkers than friends and family.
We should have options, it's a hard life. When I worked as you have for many years and I would look back and say my life was wasted. I'm still young (almost 40) but I do morn for the ages of 22 to 34 where I was destitute and never enjoyed my young life.
If life sucked for me I want it to be better for the next person coming along. I also hate the survivorship bias. It's insulting and condescending, I made it out and I only did because my UK husband sponsored me otherwise 3 jobs til death would have been my sentence for committing no crime but being alive.
With Biden's inflation it's all gone in an instant since we send all the money to the rest of the world.
@@GiselleKlara so buy ticket and go back - no one will miss u
The gap between the rich and the poor in the USA is truly heartbreaking 😢
@Ash Hegde Being a European myself you clearly have no idea what you're talking about. We are (thank God) not even _remotely_ close to American conditions.
No
You obviously don't live in the Uk.
@Ash Hegde I've tried writing two different replies to your comments, but as the both contain statements that criticize USA UA-cam automatically removes them before they are even posted. So much for "free speech" XD
@@kasperchristensen8416 maybe you're just unaware? I've recently gotten similar video suggestions for Portugal and Germany and it seems equally shitty there for people in similar situations
I'm heartbroken to see the situation depicted in this documentary. And I am so sorry for all who have to endure such insecurity. I was born and live in Slovakia - a young democratic country where everyone is being taken care of by the state. As for the middle class, no one is left on his own when people get into difficult life situations; the parents with children are specially protected by the social system. The healthcare is provided by the state; it's basically for free. You are deducted an amount of money for healthcare insurance, social security, and taxes from the salary. You do not have to be worried about getting ill, etc. I feel safe in Slovakia. It's not America, but, honestly, I would not stand to live in insecurity every day. Slovakia is not perfect, but it's a safe place to live. Hugs to everyone who has to come in such a way in the greatest country in the world. You do not deserve that.
I love Slovakia 🇸🇰😍 from Russia
That could change.....The only thing you can always depend on is Jesus. I live in the US. I don't fear, I just trust in Jesus. I'm 65. He's always made a way. But most people in US do not trust in Jesus!
Canada is better as well but it's starting to decline🤔
So health care is not free just like the UK. My wage means I'm in the top tax bracket of 46% , imagine paying almost half your monthly wage to tax? So universal health care is not free, it's paid for by the tax payers, some more than others.
Can I come there?
If I had children, me and my husband would have been homeless ourselves. His job shutdown with only a two week's notice. Had two weeks to get our finances in order, scrounge up 2k in 2 weeks to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. After that I was having $20 in food for work so we could pay off the mortgage that steadily kept on rising.
You can no longer have children in the USA. This is why the majority of people are chosing not to have children.
child free to be free of financial & generational trauma! exactly
Super! Overpopulation! I never wanted kids in a world like this!
It doesn't make sense to continuously live in the USA if you can no longer have children here, unless you don't want any kids
You are one of the responsible ones. I'm certainly planning to be more financially secure first before I decide to have kids
Why should you bring another slave in this world!!!!@!@@@@@@@
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.
Be careful out there please it's becoming like a 3rd world country.
This is an old doc.. so it’s worse now. Wish I know where they ar now.
I live 20 minutes south of Salem, Oregon and homelessness is out of control in Salem.. Portland is having bigger problems with it also.
@@rufiorufioo yeah it has definitely gotten a lot worse. When I’m places where it wasn’t as prevalent before.
What happened to the American Dream.
Why do people continue to have kids when they cannot afford them?
I don’t get it , the kids suffer.
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.
@@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 ❤️ ☹️
@@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.
Huge respect for the lady, hope she finds something better in life
Thursday on my way to work. I was waiting for the bus. When it saw this man bare footed with the sun so hot and the pavement. He later was digging in the trash looking for food and eating what he found. I wanted to cry so bad. I bought him a meal and a drink . He got so happy and told me ...thank you ! Why the government do not help this poor souls ?
maybe he doesn't want to stay sober enough to qualify for government assistance?
@@royharper2003 Maybe ...but I felt bad. Too many homeless people and more will be on the street as things get.
What an absolutely horribly reality to be living in. America should be ashamed.
This situation is not unique to America lol. Do you go around shouting "shame on [xyz country in Europe]" since the same thing is happening there?
Because of out of control corporate greed, the world is suffering
@@missalicesmiles this isn't happening at all in Europe. I'm sure you've never even been there
@@drunkensailor112 ua-cam.com/video/ik5SAOQQRDA/v-deo.html okay, YT posts fake news haha. Those people are not real
I've been to Europe, thank you very much😂
@@missalicesmiles Europe has much better wage and living standards though, as laws there protect the citizen very well. That’s why the poor people rate is low, and a lot of people get to live a middle class life. Also because the taxes go to poor people and retirement etc. So most European countries are doing well and their citizens are counted as one of the happiest in the world.
Germania YOU MY HERO .WISH YOU THE BEST AND MORE BLESSINGS FOR YOU AND FAMILY
I feel for these people. My dreams were crushed in April of 2019 I was at a red light when I got hit by a drunk driver. I was just a few weeks away from becoming a massage therapist. I was injured and couldn’t go back to massage school After that. I lost everything my apartment, car, and income (I was put on medical leave and wasn’t being paid) I was forced to move back home with my son. Now I work at Costco and although they pay good money rent is so high in my area I can’t afford my own place I feel stuck. 9-1,000 a month for just a one bedroom. 😞
Sending you hugs 🫂
You are lucky you had going back.home as an option
I’m sorry that you went through that trauma. Do u have the ability to return to school to finish your hours to become a massage therapist?
Just curious. I know Costco pays well, but I’d have to guess that licensed massage therapists who have a full client load probably make more money than a Costco employee,
maybe with the exception of store manager (again, just a guess). Plus, licensed massage therapists can start their own massage practice where u could possibly end up being
“the boss”:
@@woodyssnake8562 i know it sounds nice but it’s a very toxic and sometimes abusive environment. I spend as much time in my car or away from home as possible.
@@rickbrenner6079 In order to go back to massage school I would have to pay off my current debit to them which is 4K and then pay another 13k to redo all of the classes all over again. It’s a private school so you couldn’t just stop going then restart again if it was over a certain number of days. They tried to extend my time out as much as possible which was only two months but since I was still injured and I had no transportation to get there they couldn’t do anything more for me sadly. Once I tap out at Costco I will probably make more then massage therapists in my area but it will take me another 3-4 years to actually tap out. I might go back to school for something else but I don’t know yet. I am stuck in phase of I don’t know what to do with my life.
It's okay to say "I'm not proud to be an American ! " it's not the country's fault but the governments.
It's mostly thw fault of these multinationals outsourcing and lobbying the government to make living and working conditions as hellish as possible.
Let's Go Brandon 🤬
Facts. This blind devotion to a country that has shown to not care about its citizens is why we'll never get anywhere. The government is making our lives more difficult by the day and we just accept it with a smile and then ask for more🙄
@@thephoenix6120 I couldn't have said it better. The current system is exploitation, legal exploitation.
I was in her shoes. Unfortunately, the only way to get out of this revolving door of working minimum wage jobs is to focus on education. If this means living in a homeless shelter and depending fully on welfare for 2 years , so be it. It doesn’t pay to do the right thing, work countless hours and barely be able to survive. I got a nursing degree in 2 years , the 2 hardest years of my life. That completely turned my life around. Its a long process. It’s very, very hard, but it’s doable.
Germania looks like a great mom. I wish nothing but the best for her.
I agree
A job is not 100% guarantee still like there could still be lay offs isn't it?
People have been killing themselves for centuries trying to survive and care for the family. The American dream , a nightmare now for
Most people.
@@David-lo1fo And are you thinking of moving out of USA because of this or maybe in future? If so, where would you go, and why?
@@MyTechniqueWorks personal information is not available. $$$ without contract
$$$ no interview. And what makes you think I would move
Anywhere else ? Depending on
Financing, Iceland, Norway,
Or Italy in winter.
Building wealth involves developing good habits like regularly putting money away in intervals for solid investments. Financial management is a crucial topic that most tend to shy away from, and ends up haunting them in the near future. Putting our time and effort in activities and investments that will yield a profitable return in the future is what we should be aiming for. Success depends on the actions or steps you take to achieve it. "You're not going to remember those expensive shoes you bought ten years ago, but you will remember every single morning when you look at your bank account that extra 0 in there. I promise, that's going to be way more fun to look at everyday", I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life too.
you've remind me of what someone once said "The mind is the man, the poor is in it and the rich is it too". This sentence is the secret of most successful investors. I once attended similar and ever since then been waxing strong financially, and i most tell you the truth..investment is the key that can secure your family future.
Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. I learnt from my last year's experience, i am able to build a suitable life because I invested early ahead this time
I urge everyone to start somewhere now no matter how small, this is literally the time for that, forget material things, don't get tempted,i became more better the moment i realized this.
yeah investment is the key to sustaining your financial longevity but venturing into any legitimate Investment without a proper guidance of an ex pert can lead to a great loss too
exactly! That's my major concern and what kind of profitable business or investment can someone do with the current rise in economic downturn
I worked at the warehouse of a big retailer where the people working there for like twenty years didn’t even get a paper notice, they were told the same day they no longer had a job and escorted out the building like they did something wrong, it was ridiculous. I actually had the luxury of quitting that job after several years of busting my ass doing double the production I was supposed to, it was exhausting and I thought I’d go insane so I quit. America is not doing good, we’re being exploited but everyone’s scared to protest and Americans are mean to each other, those that have treat others that don’t with contempt people here are stuck up and selfish narcissists.
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You are correct but, Americans are about to snap. Let inflation keep running rampant.
This is the truth right here. People are on overload working as hard and as fast as they can, coming out of work exhausted, depressed, too scared to fight back and many not even coming home to a place to lay their heads. This needs to bust wide open already, it's gone on my entire adult life and I'm 37. Nothing is getting better until this breaks wide open.
@Nemusis 999 neither of them are doing a thing, both deserve to be ousted.
It's called being on the Titanic. Survival. You can't be worried about others when your own situation is precarious. Especially if you say, don't have kids and get online classes or get FAFSA and get into the trades and nobody listens to you.
.there was a comic strip, Dilbert where he said he was worried about their product bring harmful, but then he realized most people were pretty yucky and he didn't care anymore (over losing his job making a stink about it)
"I realized everyone in the world is awful and now I don't care." Lol
This Country NEEDS TO HELP OUR OWN AMERICANS FIRST THAN HELPING OTHER COUNTRIES!!!!!!
Agree. Stop helping Ukraine and her sister in The Middle East. The terrorist entity..
You shouldnt have had destroy other countries. What goes around comes around.
K are u illegal or something? America should help americans first😂😂😂😂
A powerful documentary so happy the last family have proper housing for her kids. Life not easy but after seeing this I am more humble.
800bilion for Army...hospital pubblic, school pubblic, not sindacat s ,no walfare, is a country with 20% super obesy , boom of diabetic s ,usa is a Empire, but very misery, Detroit, filadelphia, very suicide of soldiers....propaganda Hollywood for the world: in America all OK.....I CRY
I don't believe in unions, they serve zero purpose,I've never I my life worked for a union.im proud my state,is a right to work state.
@@valerianocuomo996 huh
Huh
This is only in America I have only 500 dollar salary per month I have a plot of land home with three bedroom kitchen and bathroom a wife and two daughter's. any medical emergency my government will take care of that children's education is free I need only 300 dollar for monthly expenses including Internet . I only work for 8 hour a day
I remember coming up back in 1996 when I started working. I was making like $10 an hour at a company. No kids and wife at that time. I was in my 20s. So I got a technical career working in cars and started making around $15 to $20 an hour. I moved from FL because it was too expensive, went to live with my mom for a while since grandma was sick, then moved out of California and my mom's once I got married and a kid was coming. We moved to TX and transferred my new postal job career to San Antonio. California was way too expensive even in 2011. Now we are doing much better with around $96k take home pay. So we are middle class. It wasn't easy. Lots of hard work and long hours like the first girl in this video. My advantage was that I didn't have kids until I was more settled (around 30). That helped me move up quicker and I got out of those low paying jobs ASAP. With crazy inflation, it's even harder now! I commend the girl for those long hours, but she's not getting paid well 😢. That sucks! I'm humble and no bragging here. Where's the father of these 3 babies? Is he helping at all? No child support? Just try not to have kids when you are coming up. That would be my advice. Poor babies.
Just completed watching this documentary.. It broke my heart so hard and made me realize how unthankful and ungrateful I am. The things we have which we don't appreciate, could be the dream life of others. Having a home is blessing, having a decent job is a blessing. This documentary was a wake up call for me. I feel so guilty and bad for not being able to help these people or any poor ppl. I wish if I was millionaire so I could help all these people who appeared in this film. I will pray and hope their situation and life becomes better. When greedy politicians and business men control a country, the life will be a disaster for poor people. Its truly unfair.
that was lovely what you wrote..i work as a carpenter 10 hours per day 5 days a week and im shattered and moaning by friday lol..this girl puts me to shame..she is incredible...
@@che_guevara67I'm ungrateful too
I so agree..I wish all these friggin BILLIONAIRES in our country cared about others
Everyone portrayed here is part of the paycheck to paycheck crowd who often are trying to start over after losing better jobs. And because they are stuck in place with little mobility save for a stroke of luck such as a lottery win. As a result they were referred to as Generation LIMBO. All caps because I was able to come up with the perfect acronym : LIMBO=Lower Income Mostly Beyond Overhaul.
You don't have to be a millionaire to help, just make sure the politicians you support are aware and willing to help these ppl more
I grew up like that as a kid. Which forced me to make good choices in life I’m not a rich man, but I do have a home and four healthy children and a great wife, so I feel like the richest man in the world. My childhood is what made me into the person I am today. Most the people I grew up with are in jail, or dead from drugs. It’s very difficult to change your life when you grow up around drugs and alcohol in crime. 99% of the time we’re just going to turn out like the same.
The walk of shame that comes with a layoff is absolutely crushing. And creates so much anger. You can be the best the company has yet none of that matters in that moment. My company brought us back after 4-6 months but the anger is still very much alive. You don’t forget that treatment. You don’t forget the long hours you have only to be thrown away for a dollar. Something has to give.
I grew up on this street. I remember riding my bike to school. I went to Osceola High School. My first job as at Danny's paying $4.25 / hr. That was in 1991. Thank you for the video.
I hope she reads this. Quit your 2 jobs, get on government help, enroll in a community College, pick something like nursing, 2 years at the most, your life will change for the best after 2 years.
Absolutely!!! That’s what i did. I did dental hygiene, best decision ever!
@@hadhemijaziri9526 Congrats.
2 years for nursing?
@@yoongit3080 ADN programs offer 2 year nursing degrees
@@yoongit3080 trade school and community colleges work the same way kinda , they’re different from a 4 year school
I'm Australian and I am constantly appalled by the American government. Here in Australia we get free healthcare, financial support long term for families, parenting payments, single parent, jobseekers,disability, low income families get ongoing financial support and it's not only for short term.
Better minimum wages here too.
I know I am blessed here and it really angers me that the American government doesn't do this for all their citizens. It's utterly disgraceful and the American government needs to stop saying they are the best and richest country coz you're not! I am angered for these people here and it's not fair.
Look after your people properly America!
Australia is heading towards the US model. Just look how many are homeless work hours that don't cover rent, can't afford fresh food
The issue is here in USA, is the fact that handouts crest dependency.
We gave the Indians land that the government took from them and call in the Indian reservation. There are hundreds of these reservations across America.
The government started giving the monthly income and when they turn 18 they get an “inheritance” so to speak from the US government. Around $20k
They used to be hard working people. They used to be people to lived in unity. Fast forward to today, (I know this because my husband lived for 1.5 years on an Indian reservation and saw it first hand) while it’s not everyone, a lot of them live with alcoholism and junk everywhere. Some houses have dirt floors, and on the first of the month, they would line up at the post office to pick up their check that is sent to them. The grocery store would be empty. They BECAME DEPENDENT upon that income and handouts.
The reservations have major issues and we see it a lot here in Arizona. There are several reservations and issues are far and wide.
When you give people things they don’t have to work for, they stop working.
Look at covid.
People got more money from covid money vs going to work so they would even try to get a job. It became a huge problem. Companies would try to give out start up bonuses to lure to employees to their companies. It didn’t work. The US government had to stop the Covid pay for people to go back to work.
Some US people are lazy. 🤮 sad to say being I myself am a US citizen. Some take advantage of the system and it breaks it down for everyone.
To make a socialist economy like you describe, EVERYONE has to contribute.
Unfortunately there are people who once are given handouts, will then sit back and go for the ride. Sad really. Because it really would be so wonderful to live in a utopian society that you describe.
There is no something like " free healthcare" (who pays doctors or Equipment?). US this is very good country for companies not for employers. You cant say it is wrong. US has the best companies in the World.
"Free healthcare" 😆
@@missmindy327 It’s like that with the natives where I live in Canada also. Though I hear it’s very different in different parts of the country.
48:55 that hug is more than enough to with stand any storm❤
What a caring woman to go for half a year and stay with her grandchildren and their mother to help take care of them 💜
She needs a job too
@@jonathancoleman6482 lol yeah just leave those kids by themselves I guess
Who’s going to pay expensive child care cost for threeeeee kids if grandma goes to work too. The reason she’s eating and feeding those three babies is prob because that lady is there. Babysitting around the clock. For free. Use your brain before speaking. 🙄🙄
Yeah... making up for her son not being around 🤦
The family that had 6 months to get back on their feet has no excuse. that man should be ashamed. You could clearly tell he does not want to work he was lazy.
He even woke up late for the job on his 1st day. Now he's dragging his family through all that he is an excuse of a man.
I work 10 hours a day, and sometimes 12 hours so that I can provide for my two kids and wife. I'm 47.
@joseCalderon1976 latino?
@@WillPlatero-p5q Yeah I happen to be. I do work with some other ethnicities that do work hard and long hours too. Mostly Gen X and boomers. Some of the younger Latinos born in the US leave a lot be desired TBH
You know that something is incredibly broken when on one hand, some people are living like this - barely even surviving, and on the other hand some people have butlers, million dollar cars, multiple mansions, thousand dollar hand bags and millions in disposable income. The western world needs equity, and we need it quickly.
It’s unbelievable and I hate it the Soviet Union was right about the west
@@Valentino016 No, this COUNTRY is.
dinners out. The thing is that we drive Toyotas, live ion 150,000 houses and don't overspend.
The only part that is 'incredibly broken' in that argument is that these 'evil' millionaires, thru hard work, dedication, discipline & taking risks, made themselves rich & most likely provide employment for workers so they can provide for their families. Feel free to work hard & take business risks to become rich. Also learning a marketable skill & not having kids that you cannot afford helps.
@Natalie S I've been called a lot of names but dont recall being called a 'treat'. :-)
Anyways what makes America truly great is that if anyone wants to better themselves first learn a trade or skill, work hard & save $. Then delay having kids. Youll be alright. I took nursing in a community college while working at a pharmacy. Delayed getting married or have kids. After passing nursing boards, I worked hard as an RN for 20+ years. Bought my house cash, paid off 2 brand new cars & now retired w/ pension at 53 yrs old & hopefully receive SS in 8 yrs in addition to my pension. So now I just hangout w/ family or GF or put in a few hrs of easy low-stress work in the community. Anyways, all I was trying to say is these 3 things: 1)learn a marketable skill. 2)work hard & save $. 3)then delay marriage or kids for now. There's really nothing magical about it I think.
This broke my heart. Germainia needs to take a day off work and go see the social service and apply for benefits. This is why we (I) pay taxes.. to help those less fortunate. I wish I could personally donate to her and those kids. 🇺🇸
Agreed. And these are the types of people that some will call lazy (and other things) and she is literally working herself to exhaustion.
Unfortunately Germainia probably earns too much money and will be denied for any form of public assistance. Unless she goes and has 4 kids as a single parent. It’s unfortunate
@@RozyRoPink150 I was thinking same thing. She is a hard worker, so she needs to find a grey market job so she can get her food stamps and free medical.
I been in her situation Germania might get help with food stamps and healthcare but nothing else. There is no real help for people like her, I exhausted all options until I was living in a car.
You have social services in the US? I thought you guys think socialism is evil, that’s what you’re taught by the big companies right?
I am glad that the young lady and kids got some kind of subsidizing for an apartment. My advice: Don't let anyone cause you to lose your apartment and kids. Hold your head up high and don't look down.
How about not having kids out of wedlock and burdening the tax payers to begin with? She’s now getting handouts. As usual, the tax payer picks up the bill. And if you lose your apartment or kids, it’s YOUR fault not anyone else’s. No one ‘causes’ that. Stop trying to put the blame on someone else other than where it belongs, squarely on her shoulders
@@dcg590 you seem bitter that she's receiving help. Families, with men, like Joe are living in tent cities. They receive subsidies. The workers in Erie will receive subsidies. So, is this about subsidies these taxpayers have a right to, or you looking down your nose at anyone you're entitled to feel are beneath you?
@@dcg590 heh. You don't know how it really works, do you? This system is set up in a way that forces people down and pins them there. While yes, she is partially at fault, the fact that 2 jobs isn't enough is the fault of the system, one that keeps them on the brink if homelessness
@@em55527 She's simply stating that having kids young is the direct cause of their poverty which is true for most cases in this video. They should use contraceptives or practice abstinence till they can get on there feet.
America is not anymore what it is before.. politicians take care of all these illegal migrants and not our own poor people who struggle to live... shame on all these !!!
I admire these people. They deserve to live in a decent home with heating, food as a must. There mindset is what i noticed most about them. I hope and pray , that they find suitable homes, and decent paying jobs.
Yup we do deserve it however greedy companies dont want to pay us living wages and they like to cut our hours so we have to work 3 jobs
@@dm-jf5uu maybe you need to better yourself so that you can demand a higher wage??
I got emotional as soon as I saw her walking down the street knowing she working homeless. I'm still walking to work from homeless nights alot of the time too and it makes you question why would you work your ass off for next to nothing, just to be homeless? I ask myself this question every day, even my days off as it will consume you with suicidal thoughts and plague your mind.
Yeah people judge the fuck out of people who panhandle and I agree its not always productive, nice, or great for society.
But you can't blame people for just straight up giving up 😪😪 especially is they've got a criminal record. Like if you've stolen so much as a chicken wing you may never find work lol.
Its so tough 🙃 I've been volunteering at NYC homeless shelters and ive got some stories and opinions on the subject now. But I dont blame the people who ended up turning to drugs/crime/panhandling and give-up or lose their minds 🙃😤😪. Its not productive to society like this lady. But it IS such a trap 😭😢
Oh man I feel you, you waste your life working without the decency to have a place to lay your head at night. It's traumatic these people are nothing but slaves they are getting no return for their work.
Imagine a rich person purchases a service plan, and for some reason that plan doesn't deliver at all. They'll get angry and shake their fists that the money they paid wasn't worth what promise it delivered.
However when it comes to live people breaking their bodies down and, sacrificing their entire lives and not being compensated for their worth it is far worse. It amazes me why no one gets that.
@@kamilareeder1493 I agree completely, and it's crazy to think about the average of one in three Americans have a criminal record in America --the land of the "free"...
When will we finally discuss the issues that plague so many people in so many ways...
Destroys families and can shatter hopes and dreams....
I thank you for your help with volunteering for your community... I think if more people would converse (respectfully, openly, and without judgement!) with those who they don't understand--so many people just want to shout or state their own biased opinions as though they were facts--but they're not...
"The man who has a true sob story is often the one who sits quietly in shame and often won't want to tell others about it--even if they do need help..."
Yeah I know that feeling way too well...
Going through this now, hope you are ok 💕
When you make decisions of doing with your life, you pay for it. Education is the only equalizer.
This country is so horribly broken and corrupt. Most people cant even afford to own a home, it's unreal how human life has been disregarded in the name of profit and greed. Anyone can fall victim to homelessness for a number of reasons: expensive medical emergencies, unable to afford rent/home (property tax increases), natural disaster and no insurance coverage, some other tragedy, job loss. I hold two STEM degrees (B.S., M.S.) and even I know I am at risk, many college grads will tell you the same/similar stories of how corporations treated them just like the guy who worked for GE in this documentary. All an apartment is to me is a slightly longer hotel stay where the neighbors don't change out quite as frequently and all "home ownership" seems to be is a 30-year lease on something technically you do hold value in, but there is no guarantee what that value will be/if you will make it and after it's paid for there are still property taxes. All this said, I'm not sure unions are the best answer but communities are going to lose their sense of self if they don't find a way to manage changes in revenue cycles without always having to increase costs of living. It's even worse for the elderly right now during this inflation crisis.
The federal reserve system and the government ruined this country. Profit & greed comes from the unions.
Unions increase labor costs and other worker demands and make corporations look for solutions for excessive costs. They have to to stay in business.
Those "poor" out of work former union workers have only themselves to blame.
Gotta have a trade. McDonald’s is t gonna cut it for adults. It’s a job for young people and retirees
@@improvisedsurvival5967 I have 5 trades and I'm still homeless. I work everyday. I have very little bills and no kids. The trades are not as well paid as you think.
@@richardspillers6282 electrician is
HOAs too often treat your home like you are renting it from them. The worst HOAs are quick to place liens for invented fees.
It is sad how hard it is an can get even if you are trying so hard to make things work and still doesn’t get easier I hope we can figure something out god bless these families and all families going through similar situations
America's rich cooperations are literally creating their own doom.. If it goes on like this, you're damn well sure shit's going to hit the fan, one way or the other.. Working 2 freaking jobs & still earn below minimum wage, that's RIDICULOUS!!! 😤 😑
You're exactly right about that.
Spot on
It is ridiculous, but you better guarantee these rich asshole shareholders have ways around it. They’ll just continue to open borders, and not to give refugees a better life, but rather just to use them for cheap labor. By the time that plans blows up in their face, they’ll just replace people with kiosks and AI.
It's sad when you rather shit hit the fan and be done than to watch shit languish and limp on year after year.
What needs to happen to crash everything down needs to just get over and done so that we know what pieces to pick up to move forward while the rest of the bullshit, outdated, system is left where it fell.
There is nothing more tormenting than limping along and nothing changes.
Oh yeah, it's comin.
I don’t think she will get stuck in the system because her work ethic and consciousness of what it takes to make it is strong and clear. She seems like such a sweet girl. I wish her and her family all the best of everything!!! ACTUALLY I WISH EVERYONE ALL THE BEST LIFE HAS TO OFFER!!!🌸🌾💞
After watching this i feel fortunate
As a American i am really ashamed, we left our people's to die like this. It's heart breaking 💔 Our system has collapsed it only serves the rich
@@ethangarbe3970 What a bad take.
@@ethangarbe3970 our Government spends more money on defence and useless wars rather than public welfare.
@@ethangarbe3970 If you had said that the American school system teaches us to be worker bees and not how to live in the real world, your take would be more accurate. But, it is an opinion after all. Not fact.
@@ethangarbe3970 no matter your education level. if you do a full time job in our society you should be earning a living wage.
It's your blue states that have the highest homelessness rates. The current states with the highest homelessness rates are DC, California, Vermont, Oregon, and Hawaii. Every one of those is blue.
Screaming about how the government should "help" people isn't compassion. Compassion is taking time to consider the effect the policies you advocate for actually have, or using your own resources to help people, and the US has ranked #1 or #2 on the World Giving Index every single year they've done a study.
That poor young women. She looks exhausted.
UNION YES !!! all those type of jobs need to get together and Unionize. it's important in society. we need to all stick together!! SOLIDARITY !!!
This documentary make you appreciate what you have and make you realize that less is best it make you realize that we all need to save every penny we have
Amen
Saving Dollars didn't stop the Great Depression
Largr scale Government Reforms and Policies did
12 yrs ago I was affected by the recession. I rented out my condo trying to save it and tenants wouldn't pay and I eventually sold it. I was lucky to use what was left of 401k to buy land and put a camper on it. I had no running water. I hauled it in 55gal barrels. After a few yrs the county said I couldn't live in a camper. So I quit paying on that brand new camper and let it get repossessed and started pulling permits to turn a 12x20 rough sawn shed into something I could live in. I make only 25%of what I used to. But I have no debt. I think alot of our problem is our mindset. I was in a low valley one time with 13$ to my name, broke down truck, the inverter in the camper was faulty and I felt completely hopeless. I turned to God. I asked for help. My attitude changed to one of gratitude and I noticed what you put out comes back. I am very grateful for my peace of mind and being content with what I have. We really don't need alot of things. I have more free time now as well. I'm proud of Germania.
I pray for them deeply!
I live in Orlando and it’s getting worse. Prices of rent is just insane now. My family is from Erie and it made me cry to see ppl in Orlando where I live struggling and also in Erie. I can only imagine how it is now for many.
That's because landlords want to get rich
The cost of housing is the same everywhere.
I could never afford a house now.
I'm thankful the grandkids are doing well.
@@bereal6590
Most housing is owned by big corps now.
@@lindagarris7861 that DOESN'T sound so good. It's very unfair to you guys
I live in a third world country, a middle class family.. our upbringing always taught us to save save save and save ... Live beneath your means.. owning a vehicle was not important.. eating basic rice and vegetables to fill up our tummy. As a kid it annoyed me our every penny extra was saved, now i am a working adult and now i understand how our culture instilled in us to value money and saving for hard times was important. Every member in our family saves. Hope things turn for people in this documentary as well. Just made me realise the strictness of my parents to save helped me through pandemic phase. Had enough savings to survive.
She's a really good mom and very good worker.
I feel so blessed for my situation after watching Germania. I can't believe these companies trying to avoid giving health benefits to their employees! I wish her the best she's a humble person and a hard worker
We have to humble yourselves to God and Jesus Christ AND PRAY YOU GET good good food and beverage and you be busy
I have done volantry work for God and not yourselves be selfless and thank God for ups and downs we are in hell this earth is he'll not heaven and earth God says the HOLY truth spirit Will guide you to all truth don't delay share this with other Christians and All mankind
We most do volantry work and appreciate it very much for your sins AND sins and may Hurt you crake take cut in your wages and benefits don't do wrong do right AND important strictly give to the needy people who are lost
We most obey God and read the Bible king James version KJV say the prayer every day repearly don't delay PRAY YOU GET people to church and receive the HOLY truth spirit to get rid of All evils in us through prayer and meditation and read the Bible king James version study Bible study tonight and tomorrow and always Go to church every Sunday morning
We most obey God and Jesus Christ AND receive the HOLY truth spirit they're guide us to all truth don't delay share this with other Christians and All please don't hesitate
I don’t know how long ago this was recorded but I feel so bad for the GE guys. 😢
Having children before a stable source of income/career will do this. I grew up poor in the projects, I’m not perfect but that’s one thing I made sure never happened PREGNANCY unlike the rest of my peers they all got pregnant and basically stayed stagnant.
Get the education/skill/certs plus some experience on resume in your field before the kids!
This way no matter how hard life gets while your finding your way, you only worry about yourself it’s much easier that way.
Even after a career and divorce or separation you still hv that career you took time to build before the kids so you can still support them adequately after
Yes my thoughts were, why does she have kids? Her situation didn't just happen a day a go... I hope she finds a way to get out of it. She could get into social media marketing or sales in general at a nice boutique... she seems sweet and is pretty... or more high end restaurants with great tips... isn't there welfare for kids if the father doesn't pay? That way she could study and do a part-time job, so she get easier into better paid jobs
Some people do this and can't find work from their profession or related professions to it. I have literally seen this while working in restaurants. I do agree with you it's better to get an education first. Sometimes life really kicks you. Say like you are married with three kids and you have a career. All of a sudden your husband's been hiding some secret from you and gets arrested goes to prison. Now you're a single mom with three kids. Let's Pretend these kids are all under the age of five. Pretend you have twins that are 4 years old and a one-year-old. Daycare is outrageous. If you think that they are going to be quiet while you work at home think again. They're going to be extra upon extra. Then let's pretend you have no family support.
So true ! Me and my boyfriend are still working for ourselves and the one thing we are NOT Going to do is have kids, I also wanna enjoy being in my 20’s first too
Even doing this doesn’t work I was a stay at home mom for 15 years and he left 🥴
Definitely a big part of it.
Salaries need to follow inflation, no matter what job you have. You need to be pay fairly. Our time has value, it doesn't matter if you are flipping burgers or if you are a lawyer. Both people are needed and both are investing their time on being productive and both are making the economy roll.
Paying someone under the minimum wage is slavery. It is criminal.
Salaries follow the skills required to do a job. You can't expect a burger flipper to get $50K a year when anyone can do it. Some places are replacing burger flippers with machines just as McDs are replacing cashiers with Kiosks where customers can place their own orders without interacting with anyone in the store. I saw a little kid putting an order in the other day but you think a cashier who has to have you repeat your order 3 or 4 times before they can finally comprehend it should make big bucks? Some of the inflation the US is experiencing now is due to the increase in minimum wages that went into effect at the beginning of the year.
@@royharper2003 if you work over 40hrs a week, no matter what job, it should pay you enough to live with dignity. Enough to pay your bills and your food. It doesn't make sense to work a full time job if it doesn't provide you the minimum to live.
Flipping burgers doesn't require big skills, but it requires the time of someone.
Besides that, how can we find fair that this big companies make giant profits by selling low quality food all over the world but they can't afford to pay a fair salary to their workers?
And I believe inflation has other justifications behind it. And it is not the miserable raise of the minimum wage, for sure.
@@telmo7088 Life isn't fair, you need some lessons in economics
@@royharper2003 I probably do need lessons in economics. But this it is not about economics. This is about labor rights. The economy can’t be a justification for slavery.
@@telmo7088 a slave is a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them. That is not what is happening. People are free to leave their minimum wage jobs and look for better or , better yet, better themselves to earn a higher wage.
Nobody should have to go hungry it's so sad.
I feel so bad for Germainia. She unknowingly picked the worst state to start over in. Housing has been crazy and wages historically on the low end. People really need to research where they’re going to start over. The established middle class here are being pushed out.
Yeah rent is like $1600 a month for a one bedroom apartment.
I have 8 years of experience in IT and they try to pay $22 an hour.
@audreysopretty being totally dependent on the state for everything isn’t good either though.
You're right, but not doing her research on where she is moving to is not her fault? Who's fault is it?
When I was a teenager, certain jobs like at McDonald's or other fast food places was for "kids" usually ages 16-21, kids wanting to learn how to work, or working their wat through college. Then they moved onto the bigger better jobs. Its definitely not like that anymore. Im seeing seniors working these jobs to survive. It shouldn't be that way. That isn't the American dream.
This young women is so strong my heartbreaks for her.The rich get richer and the poor have to work harder.
How the hell is having 3 kids outside of wedlock "strong"? It's not like we can blame a man for leaving when he never agreed to stay by marrying her. All you have to do to make it in America is get some job skills & take a pill so you can make sure you marry before you carry that's it. It's soooo fk'n easy.
j ai tellement d admiration pour cette jeune femme avec 3 enfants bravo et good lock
What is happening in America is absolutely horrible. Now, in Florida the rents are skyrocketing and I have to move by the end of the month. My landlord raised my rent last year $500 hundred dollars and now the rent is going up more money this year. Many Floridians are leaving the state while landlords are just raising the rents a ridiculous price. People are becoming homeless from those that want to become more rich.
called supply and demand
@@lynnytisc1 Doesn’t make it right, many people are being forced out of their homes because the rents are going through the roof. It’s called greed!
I hope the landlord goes out of business 😂
I don't know why people who "need a fresh start" think Florida is the place to come 😭
For the girl in Orlando: a better job is working at Disney or Universal. Both have better benefits and also perks for your family. I got out of the low income jobs in two ways: Orlando Private Industry Council gave me tests and also helped me get computer training. When I lived in California, I worked for a housekeeping company, learned how to do the job, and then went out on m y own. I did housekeeping for the rich on days I didn't go to college. I hope she reads this and it helps her. Get some free training, and it'll help elevate you.
Jarmania is an amazing Mom. best of luck , God will bless her and her kids .
Germania is truly an amazing young lady.. incredible how she is able to work 2 physically demanding jobs and having kids that depend on her..a true inspiration.. you WILL be positively rewarded for your selfless dedication.. much love and admiration❤️🙏❤️
That just the problem Cheryl. Despite all of that hard work she is not rewarded. That's exactly the issue.
@@Youcef8830..some months ago I seen a video where she was helped to move into a home with the help of some organisation… shows Germania giving her daughter a birthday party in their new home👍
@@cheryla2557 I was hoping for an update on those profiled in this documentary. But I feel I've seen these very stories in an older documentary? The Seattle Dad, Germania. But it could be that these sad situations are becoming tragically commonplace in our "richest country in the world." I hope Germania can secure a liveable wage at her McDonald's job so she can maybe take advantage of their education benefits. That would change her circumstances...if she studied something with a proven track record for job placement. She's a hard worker. Maybe a trade program? So many trades are overlooked by those seeking a piece of the American dream.
I got sick for 3 months and lost everything. It is so easy to end up homeless. I am lucky that I was a young girl with no kids so ppl pity me so they gave me a couch to stay and a couple of bucks for food. I am happy that my health improved but I had to get a pay day loan to pay for a down payment for an apartment after struggling for 7 months. 3 years later I got a better apartment, a bed (I was sleeping on the floor for the longest) and can finally afford health insurance. I finished my bachelors degree and I'm preparing to be an overseas English teacher where my housing is guarantee and I can save up for a better life other than living pay check to pay check and living in apartments that raise rent every year.
I'm glad things are looking up fine u. 👍🏾
Please read your contracts & have a lawyer (colleges in USA have some free legal clinics you can look up online) go over the contract before you go overseas. I have heard about teachers overseas who got scammed & ended up owning back pay or being sent to unsafe areas. Please be safe.
@@sonyaberry9805 Thank you! I will!
That's amazing I'm happy for you
Sometimes i complain about the European union but after seeing this i feel glad i live in Europe.
And still nothing changes !!