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Common people often have the impression about foreign countries, especially America, that everyone living there lives a very luxurious and comfortable life. Seeing expensive houses, luxury cars and wonderful lifestyle on social media, it seems that there is no problem of money there. But these days, an emotional video going viral on the internet is completely opposite to this thinking and is telling a bitter and real picture of America. This video is of a 90 year old woman, who even at this age is forced to work in a supermarket.
A question and a heart-touching answer: ‘I also have to pay bills’
This viral video is of a famous Walmart store in America, where this 90 year old woman was doing her duty wholeheartedly. Then a content creator who had come there for shopping, seeing his enthusiasm, started talking to him. When the person smilingly asked her whether she was really working even at this age and was there no one to take care of her? So the woman said something in a very normal tone without any complaint or sentimentality which touched the hearts of people all over the world. He said, “I have to pay my bills every month, just like you have to pay.”
Insurance bill for new car becomes huge, instead of 500, there is a penalty of $ 2,000
During the conversation, the elderly woman also shared the real reason for her current financial crisis. He told that some time ago he had bought a new car for his commuting. He expected the car insurance bill to be around $500. But when the actual bill came from the company, it was for a full $2,000 (approximately ₹1.65 lakh). He was shocked to see such a huge amount. She was constantly wondering where she would get so much money at this age. To pay these huge expenses and daily bills, he decided to continue his job.
Struggle of developed countries: compulsion to work even after retirement
This video is an eye opener for those people living in India and other countries who think that everything is free or easy in foreign countries. The reality is that in developed countries like America, the higher the standard of living, the more expensive is the lifestyle and daily expenses there.
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Lack of savings: There are millions of elderly people in America whose lifetime savings are not enough to enable them to live their entire life without working.
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Economic pressure: There, house rent, electricity and water, car installment, medical insurance and taxes are so high that if regular income stops, a person can get trapped in debt. This is the reason why a large number of people are seen working there even after crossing the retirement age.
Hard work has no age, video stirs big debate on social media
The content creator who made the video gave a very beautiful message to the society in the end. He said that we should not consider any person small or big on the basis of his work. Be it a cashier in a supermarket, a sanitation worker or an executive in a big corporate office – every person is sweating honestly to fulfill his responsibilities.
After this video appeared on social media, thousands of users have praised the woman’s confidence and spirit to work with a smile. Also, a big debate has erupted on the internet regarding rising inflation globally and social security of the elderly. This story reminds that responsibilities are sometimes bigger than age and struggle is a part of the life of a common citizen of every country.