But the "work" was not just glorious. The preparations for the World Cup also highlighted a darker side of labor. Migrant workers, many from Haiti following a devastating 2010 earthquake, came to Brazil seeking a new life. Men like Milice Norassaint, a 41-year-old construction worker, found themselves as a laborer building the Arena Amazônia stadium in Manaus. He lived in a tiny, hot kitchenette, and his primary motivation was simply to save enough money to bring his family over from Haiti. For him, "work" was a grueling 500 dollars a month and a life of sacrifice.
: Sara and Mike experienced a work environment where productivity was intertwined with national pride. Offices often transformed into viewing zones, and business schedules were dictated by the tournament calendar. cup madness sara mike in brazil work
: Leveraging the natural roar of vuvuzelas, samba music, and crowd chants to build authentic tension. But the "work" was not just glorious