How To Teach A Spoiled Brat About The Value of Money
The BBC recently taped a show called Blood, Sweat and T-shirts.
Six young fashion addicts experience life as factory workers in India, making clothes. In this four-part series, the six work in the mills of India's cotton belt and stitch clothes in cramped back rooms with workers, some of whom sleep next to their sewing machines. It was an effort to see how it changes their attitudes to cut-price clothing.
Each morning at 8am, six days a week, the six young adults join 4,000 other workers who clock in at a massive warehouse, where they turn out 10,000 garments a day. Although it is far from a sweatshop, the regulations and pace of work came as a massive shock to the young Brits. Ordered not to rise from their machines or go to the toilet without permission, they clashed with the no-nonsense supervisors, who were appalled by their lack of discipline.
It did not take long for the Indian people to make known their displeasure at these young people's lack of discipline and respect. In the end, these kids admired the people who work so hard to provide basic food and shelter for their families. They said that they learned their lesson and think twice about buying a particular new dress or shirt.
For me, I am not above stopping in at Goodwill, Salvation Army or other second-hand stores. You can find some really good deals there.
Labels: BBC, money saving tip
Posted By: Joe on Monday, April 21, 2008
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