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What is Barbara's boss's name that manages the maid services?
Ted
What is the maid objective working as a dietary aide?
Serve residents, and clean up after them
How much does Barbara get paid as a maid?
$6.65/hr
Why did Barbara choose Maine for her job?
For its "whiteness"
What kind of posters did Barbara have to look at to find work?
Help-wanted ads
Who fell and twisted their ankle?
Holly
What must Barbara wear Working as a dietary aide?
A Hair net and apron
What equipment would Barbara need as a maid? List at least 2-3.
Mop, Vaccum, Bucket, latex gloves
How much did her first motel in Maine cost?
59$ a night
Where did Ehrenreich find the "help wanted" posters?
Portland
Who was the cook that was friends with Barbara?
Pete
What department does Barbara work in
The Alzheimer department
Name one rule the maids had to follow.
-No eating or drinking while working
-Must clean on their hands and knees
-No cursing
What was Barbara's first apartment?
Blue Haven Motel
How much did most low wage jobs in Maine pay?
$6-$7/hr
Who is the eldest maid worker?
Pauline
What is her supervisor's name?
Linda
What test did Barbara have to take to become a maid?
The Accutrac personality Test
What was her car rental called?
Rent-A-Wreck
To live "comfortably"
Which coworker didn't have money for lunch?
Rosalie
Who does Barbara connect with while she's there?
What medication do the maids use for pain?
Advil and Excedrin
How much does her rent go up because of tourist season?
200$ a week
What is a job looking for from their employees?
Loyalty