Yes, I narrowly escaped death with that job a couple of times. Giant chunks of roofing landing right in front or behind me, was hit in the head quit a few times with debris, and certainly it is 20-30 degrees warmer on top of a roof.
I have done masonry , which is also crazy labor, but would take masonry over roofing any day. Higher aptitude amongst the workers, better treatment in my experience, but was also low pay as a "laborer".
Hey you know, I believe in Steem, but even if Steem doesn't change my financial future, it's changed my outlook on life, and helped me in so many ways, I will have no regrets either way. With this mindset, it's a win/win.
Doesn't take away the struggles associated with poverty, but it's a positive way to look at a shitty situation.