In a sunny afternoon, everything seems kind and peace. A black Nissan GT-R speeds by, drifts to opposite lane and stops in front of the gate of an auto repair. A man gets off from that sports car, his name is Vey, and he is the boss of this auto repair. A few years ago, he was just a vagrant and found a menial job in this auto repair. But everyone levers one by one because of this recession trade. The last boss give this shabby house to Vey, now all the responsibility is on Vey’s shoulder. Vey attracts many clients because of his honest and behavior, his trade gets better, but he does not want any assistants because he gets used to be alone. He needs to do many professional work, fix the cars’ malfunction and drive the car to clients’ home. The most expensive thing is time, more fast he drive will make more money. His road sense gets better step by step, he need three hours to drive five hundred kilometers in past. One year later, he needs two hours, but now, he only needs one hour. One day, a young man who is in suit and sunglasses with many guards goes into his auto repair. The au...
This third case study takes place within the organization called TechnoloComm. The main character in this story is named Jessica Martinez, she was hired by TechnoloComm to work in the human resources department. Specifically, she is working on internal newsletters and publicity for the organization. Peter and Alex, are two men who are a part of her team that works together on the newsletter, communication training, maintaining the company’s website and organization publicity. Their boss’ name is Tom, he is there to check in on their progress and make sure everything is running smoothly.
Victor Terhune has made it possible to be for his family when needed, but at the same time work to get well-earned money that he deserves. His two sons, Benton and Granten, brightened his life and opened up his eyes to a life he wouldn’t have ever thought he could have. Through harsh situations, with Victor’s family, he has found resolutions to make everything more peaceful. His job at Weastec in Dublin, Ohio, being the Technical Representative for the sales department is a very hard job. His job takes precision, patience, and talent. Victor manages to make his like look easy, as if anyone could fill his shoes in a heartbeat, but honestly no one could replace
In the world of economic competition that we live in today, many thrive and many are left to dig through trashcans. It has been a constant struggle throughout the modern history of society. One widely prescribed example of this struggle is Upton Sinclair's groundbreaking novel, The Jungle. The Jungle takes the reader along on a journey with a group of recent Lithuanian immigrants to America. As well as a physical journey, this is a journey into a new world for them. They have come to America, where in the early twentieth century it was said that any man willing to work an honest day would make a living and could support his family. It is an ideal that all Americans are familiar with- one of the foundations that got American society where it is today. However, while telling this story, Upton Sinclair engages the reader in a symbolic and metaphorical war against capitalism. Sinclair's contempt for capitalist society is present throughout the novel, from cover to cover, personified in the eagerness of Jurgis to work, the constant struggle for survival of the workers of Packingtown, the corruption of "the man" at all levels of society, and in many other ways.
The Art of Racing in the Rain includes characters and incidents that link to many different ethical theories. To begin with, Denny shows virtue and character ethics throughout the whole story. He supports his family through both triumph and defeat, from taking care of his family leading up to Eve’...
This may be due to his lineage, which is composed of generations and generations of factory workers, so it is evident that the long line of assembly workers has created a paradigm that is difficult to shift. It is even expected for Hamper to follow the same path and fulfill his familial pattern. Though the fact that the assembly line is etched so deeply in Hamper’s roots is a primary reason for Hamper’s desire to diverge from his prearranged path, it is also the fact that the shoprat lifestyle is a symbol of “obedience to the Corporation, ” or submission to the higher authorities (8). The compliance of the people in the assembly line towards the executives of the vehicle manufacturing company represent the compliance of the general public to the paradigms surrounding them. Hamper, in contrast to his predecessors, seeks a career path filled with thrill and adventure, one that greatly juxtaposes the repetition and dullness that the assembly line offers. Though Hamper does not follow his intended path and is led to the front steps of the GM plant, he does not yet admit defeat to the uniform mechanical system, since he continues to have the same negative sentiments and awareness of the workers’ submission to the
The struggle between classes is highlighted when the mechanic takes the narrator to steal body fat. The narrator was at work when the mechanic picked him and other people driving them to a medical waste dump to steal fat, which w...
This story shows how a family stuck together in hard times with faith and hard work that they would get through it. Sometimes people may have the same opportunities, but it is very likely all will have different outcomes. The risky nature of Walter may have put the family in a bind with his investment falling through, but what they did still have was each other. At least now, Walter especially, has the opportunity to learn from his
Jake has experience lying to people “he took a moment or two to feel both proud and sad about his performance” (250). Unfortunately, Jake never learns his lesson “His sense of freedom swelled as he drove into the now moving street traffic, though he couldn’t stop the thought about that FM stereo radio and crushes velvet interior and the new car smell that would even make it better” (250). Jake continuous down the road he thinks is going to get him everything he wants, even though he has no job or insurance.
I guess today is another thrilling day, and this morning I wake up at 4 o’clock in the morning to get ready to work by 5 am. My brother Thorn and I walked there and we were a bit late today. And I didn’t even have any breakfast. Once we got there, we started to work immediately. Then someone stared at me. It was the man in the uniform. He yelled at me just because I whispered to the other person sitting next to me then I saw some kids playing in the street and I felt very disappointed and jealous. Why I can’t go out side and play in the street like these kids but I guess that’s part of life. We usually get two breaks during the day, Lunch and dinner. But today I didn’t get any break. And I have to work straight though it. I’m starving and my hands are very sore. I usually have to work 14 hours a day but since Thomas Edison invented the light bulb I only have to work for 10 hours. And finally my work is done and it’s 5pm. My wage is 20 cents a day but most of the boys who are younger than me get 25cent per day or even 30cents per day. I don’t know why but my parents say that I have to work or we have to live on the streets
The economic status of the main characters is poor, without hope of improving their condition, and at the mercy of a quasi-feudal system in North America during the late 1800's. Being a sharecropper, Ab and his family had to share half or two-thirds of the harvest with the landowner and out of their share pay for the necessities of life. As a result of this status, Ab and his family know from the start what the future will hold -- hard work for their landlord and mere survival for them.
Occasionally, when someone is going through a difficult time, they possibly will feel that the universe is not in their favor, and a sense of hopelessness may set in. Victor was having a hard time financially. Before receiving the news of his father’s death, he had lost his job with the “Bureau of Indian Affairs” (274). With nowhere else to turn for help, victor contacted the tribal council for assistance. The tribal council itself was “having a difficult time financially”, and could only assist him with a hundred dollars which was not nearly enough to fund his trip to phoenix (275). With only a hundred dollars, victor’s circumstances were becoming more complex to manage. Victor’s probl...
After seven years in college, Tommy Callahan, who isn’t exactly the sharpest tool in the shed, finally graduates with a BA. He moves back to Ohio, where his dad owns an Auto Parts company. Despite his ineptitude, because his father owns the company, Tommy gets shot straight to the top of his father’s company. Not long after returning home, Tommy finds out his father is getting remarried. The excitement of having a new family is cut short when Tommy’s father dies of a stroke on his wedding day. Though the death of his Dad is troubling, there is little time to mourn. The family Auto Parts company relied heavily on the salesmanship of Tommy’s father, and without his drive and guidance, the company is in danger of getting bought out by a bigger corporation. With no experience to back him, and an academic past that does more to damage his credibility that establish it, Tommy volunteers to fill his father shoes, “ I know I’m probably not the answer you guys are looking for but I feel like I oughta do something.” (Tommy Boy). The board has little confidence in Tommy, but they don’t have a better alternative, so Tommy sets out with the best of intentions, to save his fathers legacy, and the livelihood of his home town. Eventually Tommy succeeds in saving the business, exposing corruption in the process.
The novel focuses on the negative aspects of capitalism and sheds a positive light on communism. Steinbeck proves that there are many problems in capitalism with the way the migrants suffered during the era of the Great Depression. The economic slump, which many people assume affected the urban populations, was even harsher on the migrants. Steinbeck, throughout his novel, reveals the plight of the migrant workers during the Depression and how capitalism has crushed them. He reaches out to his readers and plants the idea that the glorified capitalism in America is not what it seems, and that any path, even communism, is preferable.
When Willy and Linda purchased their home in Brooklyn, it seemed far removed form the city. Willy was young and strong and he believed he had a future full of success. He and his sons cut the tree limbs that threatened his home and put up a hammock that he would enjoy with his children. The green fields filled his home with wonderful aromas. Over the years, while Willy was struggling to pay for his home, the city grew and eventually surrounded the house. Tall apartment buildings “trapped” Willy’s house. Instead of pleasing aromas there were only foul smells filling the home. The development around the home parallels the changes in Willy’s career. Willy had a bright future, but he did not grow and “develop” his skills, believing that a good appearance was all that was necessary to succeed. Over time, Willy’s sales skills became stagnant and Willy was “trapped” in his job. The sweet smell of success had been replaced by the stench of failure.
It is 1am on a summer Saturday night, the wind is gently blowing through your hair and your favorite song is playing on the radio. The stress of your daily, white-collar routine is left behind for just one night – a single evening out with your friends to catch up on the chaos of your lives. You cannot help but enjoy this rare crack in your hectic, nine-to-five schedule; a fleeting moment when everything feels right and you feel free. In the distance, you notice flashing lights. Thinking little of what they could mean, you continue your journey. Suddenly, you come face-to-face with one of the most despised enemies of urban life: traffic. As you slow to a grinding halt, you cannot help but feel irritation, anger and helplessness. It is ruined. Your one night is completely ruined. As you take your place in the endless parking lot that was once a four-lane highway, you realize that the source stoppage is a massive construction project. You look and hear them pound at the pavement with their jackhammers. Trying to control your frustration, you take a deep breath, exhale, and turn your head away. Again, you feel the victim of this deepening social crisis: the shortage of skilled workers.