“It could be a summer vacation for some but for us, it’s the matter of survival. We just can’t stay away from work for more than a day. We all are above 18 and that’s the reason we are able to get work from the authorities. It’s been almost a year since we started working. We had to take up work due to the family circumstances at home and we don’t regret our past. The people here in Hyderabad are very understanding, and it’s the best place to get work for most of us. The majority of the daily wage workers hail from Bihar and it’s through some of our family friends that we were able to get to know about the work opportunities here. Of course, we have to work for a minimum of 8-9 hours a day in the construction sector but we are happy with our day’s pay. We are paid based on the tasks but on an average we earn anywhere close to 600-800 Rupees a day which helps our families at home to stay afloat. Our job requires us to stay alert and active all the time. Thankfully, we are given all the protective gear while working and we are treated very well here in Hyderabad. Every weekend, we make sure to take a break and travel across the city and also watch movies to rejuvenate ourselves from the stress of daily life. On other days, we do our work and take occasional breaks to relax ourselves in the evenings. But whenever we assemble together, we just make sure we spend quality time together.”