The Spark

the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist

“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx

It Takes Money to Make Money

Oct 13, 2025

The dress code for a job interview is almost always “business casual,” especially if you are a woman. Even for a job where you’re going to wear a uniform.

Assembly line job in steel-toed boots? Interview requires business casual. Post Office? Aldi? Business casual!

But if you lost your job and need another one, you’re probably already behind on rent, light bills, clothing for your kids, not to mention food and transportation.

On top of that, the stress of being unemployed causes many people to gain or lose weight, so their old clothes don’t fit right.

So how are you supposed to afford new shoes, pants, blouses—that you’ll never wear at work?!