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Supermarket worker says low pay has made everyday choices difficult

Donatella Conte, 61, works behind the deli counter at a supermarket and earns €1,600. She says even going out for pizza has become an event and worries that her future pension will be very low.

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What is happening

In the fourth episode of la Repubblica’s “Small Salaries” series, Conte described her financial situation and said: “I can no longer choose anything.”

Why is it on the Radar?

Her account highlights the reported impact of a €1,600 income on daily spending and her concerns about retirement.

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