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Wage Slave

Description:

Wage slave is a colloquial term used to describe an individual who is economically dependent on their job and feels trapped by the necessity of working for a wage, often in unfavorable and oppressive conditions.

Sample Sentences:

• As a wage slave, he felt an overwhelming sense of monotony and powerlessness in his job.
• She realized that her status as a wage slave prevented her from pursuing her true aspirations.
• Many people are stuck in the cycle of being wage slaves, unable to escape their financial obligations.
• Some companies exploit the vulnerability of wage slaves by offering minimal benefits and low wages.

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