Barbara Ehrenreich funded the study through two main
sources: first, the wages and tips she earned through the various jobs she undertook
during her experiments in various parts of the country; second, the financial resources
she had available through her "other" life as a published author and
researcher/activist.
As she prepared for her experiences
living and working with those trapped in low-wage jobs, Ehrenreich was very aware that
her situation was not the same as that of her coworkers. She had the option to leave her
low-paying jobs and her inexpensive housing whenever the hardships of the circumstances
became insurmountable, a choice that was not available to others. Her willingness to
step away from her material possessions into the low-income lifestyle enabled her to
share her experiences and reactions in the book.
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