The passage that stuck out most to me was when Wheelan talked about social welfare versus EITC programs. I know someone who was unemployed and relying heavily on welfare for her and her daughter. But as she began to get back on her feet, the welfare dropped dramatically the minute she got an extremely low paying job with few hours. It was much harder for them to pay for necessities since their help was cut off, but she was not making enough money to survive without help. Before working, she had her phone, housing, and food covered mainly by aid. Life seemed to be easier then, but now she is determined to make it on her own. The transition was extremely difficult since the motivation to get money from the government was resting in the wrong place and leading individuals in the wrong direction.
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