San Atanacio Mexican Deli on the corner of Bay Parkway and 64th street
Although many immigrants come to the United States, often times for the hope of a better life, it can be a difficult transition. Many times, individuals are often on their own with the exception of the relatives they have to stay with. This can create crowded living conditions for some families.
As for work, many Latino immigrants tend to work in the food industry and are found in places like grocery stores and restaurants. They also work in construction, painting, and gardening. Generally, the most undesirable jobs fall to immigrants because there are many who are here illegally and fear deportation. As a result, they are not likely to complain about their job, wages, or treatment. That makes illegal immigrants appealing to employers, who may pay them below minimum wage. Many Mexican immigrants in Bensonhurst regularly earn $4 an hour, which makes it extremely hard to survive in New York City, let alone send money home to their families. To save money, there are usually multiple families crowded into small one- or two- bedroom apartments in run-down buildings where the landlords look the other way as long as the rent is paid every month.
