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Kate's Harsh Start in Oil Sands
- Kate Beaton started working in Canada's oil sands to pay off $40,000 student debt.
- She faced extreme cold and harsh conditions as one of very few women on site.
Impact of Economic Decline at Home
- Growing up in a declining industrial town shaped Kate's awareness of financial desperation.
- She understood early the power companies had over workers in dangerous jobs.
Choosing Oil Sands for Money
- Kate chose oil sands for its promise of high pay despite knowing little about the job.
- The promise of money gave her a chance to escape crushing student debt.