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Department of War Apprenticeship

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated due to its relatable topic of low wages and the creator's direct, no-nonsense advice on financial survival. The use of a controversial topic (government apprenticeship pay) and the creator's confident, albeit harsh, delivery likely sparked engagement and discussion.

Summary

The creator discusses the Department of War's apprenticeship program, which pays $22k/yr, arguing that it's insufficient for living in DC. They offer advice on how to manage financially with such a low salary, suggesting living with family, friends, or even in one's car or at a shelter.

Structure

1Introduction of the low apprenticeship pay
2Creator's argument about the insufficiency of the pay
3Advice on how to survive on a low income
4Comparison to personal experience and past jobs
5Concluding thoughts on public perception and hard work

Product placement

Department of War Apprenticeship: This is a government program that offers apprenticeships. It is mentioned as paying $22k/yr, which the creator argues is not enough. Removing it would change the topic of the video. NSA: This is a government agency that is mentioned as teaching people how to get into tech. Removing it would not change the video's topic. Uber: This is a ride-sharing service that the creator suggests using to earn extra money. Removing it would not change the video's topic.

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Department of War Apprenticeship 22k/yr PAYING 22 K FOR THEIR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. AND EVERYBODY'S MAD AND UPSET LIKE THAT'S NOT ENOUGH MONEY FOR IN DC. IS, DON'T NOBODY CARE EITHER. YOU GONNA FIGURE IT OUT, DO GET INTO THE FIELD OR NOT. BECAUSE IN THE STATE OF THE NOBODY CAN GET HIRED. AND YOU GOT THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR AND NSA SAYING THEY'LL TEACH PEOPLE HOW TO GET INTO TECH, TO SAY NO? ALSO, DON'T NOBODY CARE DO IT? THEN WE GOT WHICH I THINK IS SUPER FUNNY. HE HUNDRED PERCENT WOULDN'T DO IT PEOPLE THAT THEY SHOULD. MAKE SENSE. JOB PAID IT EVEN LESS. SECOND JOB ONLY PAID 8 K MORE. SO IF I'M IT'S BECAUSE I'VE EITHER ATE DONE IT BEFORE AND OR I WOULD DO IT AGAIN TODAY. SO PEOPLE SHOULDN'T THE NEXT MAN ESPECIALLY IF YOU DON'T KNOW THEM. UM, AND SINCE EVERYBODY WAS IN MY COMMENTS OF THIS VIDEO OF THE QUOTED ONE CRYING, IMMA TELL YOU NUMBER ONE, GO LIVE WITH FAMILY. NUMBER TWO, GO STAY WITH A FRIEND. IF YOU CAN'T LIVE IN YOUR CAR. IF YOU CAN'T DO THAT GO STAY AT A SHELTER. FAR AS EXTRA GET OFF WORK. GO UBER. DON'T NOBODY CARE ABOUT THROUGH OR HOW WHEN I WAS AND FIGURING IT OUT, NOBODY CARED. NOW THAT I'M UP, PEOPLE CARE, BUT NOBODY SAW THE SO EITHER PUT OR NOT.