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  • ThrowawayEnglish
    22·
    1 year ago

    Well thats the point of immigrants, cheap abusable labor.

    • SirStumps@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      As my dad explained why he immigrated “We just did the stuff no one else wanted to”. It was worth it to send money back to his family in Mexico. He also knew it wasn’t forever.

      • ThrowawayEnglish
        12·
        1 year ago

        Willing to do it for the wages offered.

        • SirStumps@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          1 year ago

          Considering he made more here even at lower wages it was worth it. It was still higher wages than where he was from.

          • ThrowawayEnglish
            12·
            1 year ago

            Thats still being taken advantage of.

            • SirStumps@lemmy.worldEnglish
              1·
              1 year ago

              Unfortunately the issue is they are treated worse or they have no opportunities for employment.

              • ThrowawayEnglish
                12·
                1 year ago

                Exactly! All so some companies can save a buck.

                • SirStumps@lemmy.worldEnglish
                  1·
                  1 year ago

                  I’m sorry I meant in their home country but you are right too. However, the opportunity is what they are looking for, not the best outcome.