‘You End Up with Nothing’: The Experience of Being a Statistic of ‘In-Work Poverty’ in the UK
本文基于英国在职贫困激增的背景，通过一年期比较研究，揭示了在职贫困者面临低薪、工时不足和就业受限等现实，以及由此导致的深度贫困和基本需求难以满足的困境。
Set in the context of the recent unprecedented upsurge of in-work poverty (IWP) in the UK – which currently exceeds out of work poverty – this article presents an account of the realities of experiencing poverty and being employed. Central issues of low-pay, limited working hours, underemployment and constrained employment opportunities combine to generate severe financial complexities and challenges. This testimony, taken comparatively over a year, reveals the experiences of, not only IWP, but of deep poverty, and of having insufficient wages to fulfil the basic essentials of nourishing food and adequate clothing. This article contributes to current academic and social policy debates around low-paid work, IWP, the use of foodbanks and underemployment. New dimensions are offered regarding worker vulnerabilities, given the recent growth of the IWP phenomenon.