In chapter 4, Jurgis starts his new job of sweeping the entrails of slaughtered cattle through trap doors. For his work he makes a small wage of seventeen and a half cents an hour. Even though this might appear to be a very insignificant amount of money for the hard work he is doing, Juris is happy he is able to work because it's better than earning nothing for doing even harder work. Additionally, Jurgis is helping to support his family, along with Marjia and Jonas who are also working hard at their new jobs.
If I were to be in the same situation as Jurgis, I believe I would also be happy to work for a small wage if it meant that I would be able to support my family.
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