I revisit Deepak Singh on his book, “How may I help You – an Immigrants journey from MBA to Minimum wage”. After falling in love with an American, Singh moves with her to Virginia. Armed with an MBA from India, he can get only a minimum-wage job in an electronics store. Every day he confronts unfamiliar American mores, from strange idioms to deeply entrenched racism. Telling stories through the unique lens of an initially credulous outsider who is “fresh off the plane,” Singh learns about the struggles of his colleagues. How May I Help You? is an incisive take on life in the United States and a reminder that the stories of low-wage employees can bring candor and humanity to debates about work, race, and immigration. I enjoyed talking with Deepak. deepak-singh.com
