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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.

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as an incredibly important book that highlights serious societal problems, especially going forward.
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