A Cuban woman living in the United States recently shared an unexpected incident that occurred while she was working on a Sunday. TikTok user @mariancita18, known as Marian Martínez Conc., recounted how a customer, surprised, asked her why a Cuban would be working on a Sunday. “So here I am at work, and someone comes up and asks, ‘Are you Cuban?’ I said yes, and he then asked what I was doing working on a Sunday,” Marian explained in her video, sounding baffled.
The man seemed to assume Sundays were universally rest days, prompting Marian to muse: “I don’t get it; I think many people work Sundays here in the United States. I told him yes, I had to work on Sunday.” The situation got more interesting when Marian asked the customer if he worked Sundays. He replied that he worked from Monday to Saturday, leading Marian to reflect: “It’s the same, my brother. He has Sunday off, and I have the rest of the week because I only work three days.”
Breaking Stereotypes About Work Culture
Comments on Marian’s video highlighted the cultural differences and misconceptions about work in the U.S. “Tell him this isn’t Cuba, this is the United States, and we work 40 hours a week, no matter the day,” one viewer remarked. Another added, “I’m Cuban, and in this country, I haven’t worked the 8 days of the week because there are only 7.” Others shared anecdotes, like a cousin in Miami who once said, “Hey, dude, we don’t work Saturdays or Sundays here in Miami; that’s for resting,” which some believed.
Adjusting to a New Work Environment
Marian’s story sheds light on how Cuban immigrants adapt to the unique aspects of the American job market, where rest days can vary significantly based on shifts and schedules. It also underscores the importance of flexibility and a willingness to work for many who strive to succeed in this country. Her experience highlights a broader narrative of adaptation and the breaking of traditional stereotypes about work culture.
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Publish date : 2024-11-27 01:08:00
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