Quote:That's only how it works for a few folks.  Some folks aren't as lucky as you and I...  I got hosed alot too, and worked my butt off to be pretty dog gone successfull.  But that doesn't mean I don't realize that those employers that are hosed me back in the day and are continuing to hose other workers should get away with it.

 

Just because you overcame the exploitation doesn't mean that the exploitation is justified.  

 

Think about what history would be like if people lived thier life that way!!!  There would be no progress.  There would be no Democracy.  There would be no America.

 

We got out because we worked hard, not because we where lucky. There was nothing lucky about it, I earned it. I learned a new trade in my mid 20's while working two-three jobs to make ends meet for a family of 4 at the time. I invested in my education and took night  and summer college courses. I lived within my means moving the now family of 6 into a 2 bedroom duplex so we could take the financial hit and finish my degree. I went back to work and got my certifications and built time on my resume and when the time was right I found ample employers looking for an educated, experienced, certified mechanic/service manager.

 

it wasn't luck, it was hard work and anyone can do it. 

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