Real people talk pay

Every issue of the ReThink Quarterly travels to another global city to get real with people about how they earn, save and spend their money.

How six people in Malta earn their euros

A tax haven rich in history and soaked in sun: The tiny island nation between the coasts of Northern Africa and Italy has many stories to tell.

How 6 people in Dubai earn their dirhams

Of the 3.5 million people living in the United Arab Emirates’ “City of Gold,” more than 70% are immigrants.

How 6 people in Las Vegas earn their dollars

The entertainment capital of the world was hit hard by the pandemic, but Las Vegans are getting back in the game.

How 6 people in Beijing earn their yuans

China’s capital city is hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics in February. We asked six Beijingers about their first and future paychecks.

How 6 people in Cape Town earn their rands

Known as the Mother City, Cape Town has the highest employment rate in South Africa. We spoke to six Cape Townians about their relationships with money.

How 6 people in Kolkata earn their rupees

We took to the streets of Kolkata, India, to ask people about their first and future paychecks.

How 6 people in São Paulo earn their reais

São Paulo is Brazil’s financial center and the largest city in South America. We talked with six Paulistanos about their first and future paychecks.

“Being a teacher in Brazil is not easy. I say it is an act of resistance.”