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In her quest to improve her financial situation, Saras applied for a job at a local factory. However, the job's reality was disappointing; low wages, long hours, and the cost of commuting ate into her earnings. She explains that without overtime, her monthly take-home pay would be around two million rupiah, but deductions for transportation, meals, and daily expenses effectively reduce her net income. Ultimately, she would be left with just a small amount—an amount insufficient to significantly change her family's circumstances.