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She hoped Trump would revive her farm. Now she worries his policies could bankrupt it. (www.nbcnews.com)
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Farmer relies on government grants and immigrant workers.

Farmer votes for candidate who vows to block government grants and immigrant workers.

Farmer is surprised when government grants and immigrant workers are blocked.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Sounds like they need improved worker protections. Maybe unionize.

12 hours of work a day is inappropriate.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

Trade jobs can be surprisingly seasonal. My dad, who does mostly commercial HVAC work, works himself to the bone in early spring and fall. Plenty of downtime, usually, outside of those areas.

If you're hourly, or laid off in the downtime, you want to work when you can. Even if it's for 12 hours straight.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago

12 hours of work a day is inappropriate.

I did that for years, its so they can run two shifts, had lots of days off though. I worked 14 on 7 off, then 8 on 6 off. Some are 7 on 7 off. 12 hr shift though. They are also paid extremely well. All meals are paid for etc.

What they don't get is a "normal life ", lots of marital breakdows, spousal abuse when they do get home, parters cheating etc.