The COVID-19 Pandemic, civil unrest, the shrinking influence of the dollar, and a frenzy for dream jobs have put us in unchartered water. Social media fuels the flame of America's malice for work, leading to a 2022 where every tradition of employment has been tossed out the window.
In The Talking to Everyday Americans About What They Do to Get By, community organizer Kevin Murphy sets out to learn about the everyday occupations of those who make our economy run in 2022. From HVAC techs, to real estate agents, to ironworkers, the story unpacks the humanity behind the courageous action of going into work each day.
The story also introduces an enemy which seeks to derail our society, if not properly managed. A system designed to wear the American worker into exhausted frustration. Once we understand the forces built up against the American Worker, we can understand how to defeat it and create an equitable playing field.
From relatable quips and philosophical attitudes on work, to firsthand accounts from everyday Americans working through the pandemic, The Grind captures the hearts and minds of America's forgotten motor, the working class, during some of our nation's most trying times.