This Is Uncomfortable

The crude reality of debt

Jun 8, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Kate's Tough Oil Sands Start

  • Kate Beaton took a job in Alberta's oil sands to pay off $40,000 in student loans quickly.
  • The workplace was harsh, isolated, and dominated by men, challenging her daily.
INSIGHT

Economic Desperation Shapes Choices

  • Dying industries create deep financial anxiety in small towns and shape life choices.
  • Workers often accept dangerous jobs out of desperation despite risks seen early in life.
ANECDOTE

Self-Doubt Blocks Dreams

  • Kate delayed pursuing art school, doubting her chances coming from a small town.
  • Low confidence caused by economic background led her to settle for a safer college major instead.
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