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Hired
Book • 2018
In 'Hired: Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain', James Bloodworth documents his experiences working in low-wage jobs such as an Amazon warehouse worker, a care worker, a call centre operative, and an Uber driver.
The book highlights the insecurity and hardships faced by workers in these sectors, including zero-hours contracts and the erosion of community and dignity in working-class life.
Bloodworth's narrative provides a vivid portrayal of modern Britain's socio-economic challenges.
The book highlights the insecurity and hardships faced by workers in these sectors, including zero-hours contracts and the erosion of community and dignity in working-class life.
Bloodworth's narrative provides a vivid portrayal of modern Britain's socio-economic challenges.
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Francis Foster as an incredibly important book that highlights serious societal problems, especially going forward.
Francis Foster as an incredibly important book that highlights serious societal problems, especially going forward.
James Bloodworth on the Evils of the Gig Economy
