Title: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job" | HuffPost Canada News
Headings: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty.
2. A good job is hard to find.
3. Survival first, employment later.
4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.
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Content: A study of the growth of this kind of work in the Greater Toronto Area found that at least 20 per cent of those working are in precarious forms of employment. They also found that this type of employment has increased by nearly 50 per cent in the last 20 years. A good job is particularly hard to find for many immigrants who come to Canada with hopes of a better life only to find their qualifications as a doctor or engineer are not recognized here. This leaves them with the challenge of rebuilding a career from the ground up, often making minimum wage. 3. Survival first, employment later. Getting to a place where employment is even a possibility can be extremely challenging for those who are simply trying to survive. When you don't know where your next meal is coming from or if you struggle to pay your bills, searching for a job or gaining the skills necessary to get a job can be an incredible challenge. 4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.