Chapter 744

One of my colleagues, Eloise Hobbs, overheard Willow's question and leaned in. "That's because our hard work actually pays off." Willow studied her with curiosity. Eloise continued, "Most companies expect you to work nine hours a day, six or even seven days a week, and even then, you're barely making five or six thousand a month." "So, do you make more than that?" Willow asked. Eloise nodded earnestly. "Yes. We only work six hours a day and can make tens of thousands a month—and that's not even the highest salary here. In a place where everything costs so much, we can actually save up and buy a little home in just a year or two. "Most people spend half their lives trying to get there, but we can do it in just a few years. Isn't that incredible? Doesn't that make you feel hopeful about life?" Willow listened to how joyful Eloise sounded and nodded as if she somehow understood. "It does." Eloise said, "And you know, most people spend a big chunk of their income on meals, but our c