Monday, November 18, 2013
Young Boy Coal Miner (S. Loomis) Shifting Jobs
As a young boy in the mine, I work very hard to produce coal, and that's not always the safest thing. I don't get paid half as much as I should for what I do, and if my job was given to someone else over seas, I wouldn't be paid at all! Of course, I don't like this job, but it's all I know. It brings in money for my family and that's what's important. My family would take quite a large loss if I lost my job, and we would have to cut back more than what we do now and I don't think my parents' sanity levels could take that, neither mine. Of course, if my job was lost, I wouldn't be in danger, but then again, I could be in danger of starvation. What is riskier? And which should I choose? I believe I should keep my job, even though it is very tough and dangerous, I like the fact that I get to support my family. It gives me maturity and independence. So overall, I think it's a very bad thing to ship my job over seas just because businesses can pay others cheaper than they pay me.
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This is entirely true and because of the fact that the businesses would be paying you less would mean that there would be less of a desire to work their all together. It is a constant chain reaction, you see, and because of it, there is no light at the end of this tunnel. If you want to keep your job, your money, and your family's sanity, then I strongly suggest siding with not expanding as you already are.
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ReplyDeleteEven though I agree that jobs should not be transferred overseas, I do not think that should be the topic of discussion. In this, you have proven to me that working conditions are terribly dangerous and unjust! A younge boy like you should be in school learnig and getting an education so you will have a brighter future. You should not be stuck in the mines. How will society ever grow if we are forcing our children to work instead of advancing their intelligence so that in the future our counrty may prosper. Also, a younge boy should not have to provide for his family, the parents should be making enough money. Too much of this population is poor. Even worse, thing about your safety! Maybe jobs overseas would be more acceptable if it will allow kids to enjoy their childhood and not to be put in such terrible situations.