Restaurant kitchen managers, vet techs, daycare directors... they all share one thing in common: Each day they take on a great deal of stress but don't get paid much for doing so.
Veterinary technicians not only have to deal with frightened, helpless animals, but low pay and hefty student loan bills make this stressful job even tougher.
Of those who support an increase, just over a third support raising the minimum wage to $10.10. Nearly a fifth say it should be less than that, according CNNMoney's American Dream poll.
Health problems, job loss and caring for others leave many women struggling financially in retirement. These five women share their challenges and how they make ends meet.