If is a type of thinking which is very American. It says that the poor should be happy with whatever kind of work they can get. Many we know have internalized this lie and then become prey to those who want to make a quick killing in the capitalist field. At Solidarity House we try to undo this message. We teach that work is not a commodity and that neither is the worker.
Work is a gift given for the common good.
We think that it is important at our house not to spend too much time dwelling on jobs which have a boss. Some choose to go and get a boss and some don't. We leave it up to each individual. No one is excused however from the work of the community. He had been referred to our house to look for some workers.