Idaho’s low wages and agricultural roots play a role in workers holding multiple jobs

Krista Fletcher dreams of being a stay-at-home mom who can attend all the school events of her 4-year-old son, Jonathan.

To get there, the 30-year-old Boise resident is working multiple jobs that keep her punching a time clock from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. most weekdays and several hours on many Saturdays.

"The only day I won’t schedule anything is on Sunday," Fletcher said. "That’s just purely family day."

By BILL ROBERTS — [email protected]

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