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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.
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.
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.