Serving in Florida

Barbara Ehrenreich's story "Serving in Florida" didn't hold my attention very well. I have read several stories and writings from middle and upper class people who attempt to join the working class as a social experiment or for personal exploration. It seems that the majority, like Barbara, don't believe in the American dream once they are through. Some though have started with nothing at a minimum wage job and worked their way up. I can't remember the name of the book, but a college grad left home with nothing then wrote a book about his experiences over the course of the year. I'll find the name of the book and author and add it here. His experience showed that it is possible to get ahead and make something out of nothing. I think a big part of the reason people get stuck working 2 minimum wage jobs forever is what Barbara mentions several times. She is so involved in trying to survive her 10-12 hour days that she stops actively thinking. I believe that it is still possible to move up the social and economic ladder in our country. The thing is it takes work and effort and dedication. You can't just get comfortable where you are and not do anything to make your situation better if you want more money.