'Thank yous don't pay my bills': Essential workers feeding America during the coronavirus pandemic aren't 'heroes' by choice
As essential workers — including those still showing up to work at fast-food chains — are celebrated, some say they would"I posted a status on Facebook the other day ... with a hashtag of "#thankyousdontpaymybills,'" said a Taco Bell manager. "It seems snarky, but sadly it's the truth of what we are dealing with."
In many cases, workers simply need to survive — and the jobs that are seen as essential are barely paying the bills. in Waco, Texas, after feeling "disrespected and humiliated" when his location received a bag of candy from the franchisee's corporate office, thanking workers. "For them to say a simple thank you while they sit in the comfort of their homes with their families protected and reaping the benefits of these chains still being open — it is insulting," Santiago said.
were granted anonymity in order to speak freely; his and other workers' employment were verified via pay stubs or other documentation.
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