A Day Laborer A daylaborerr is a poor fellow. His life is simple and full of hard work. He works all day long to support himself and his family. He does whatever work he gets. So he has no choice. Every morning he comes out of his house with a spade and basket. Sometimes he works in the field, in construction projects, dig soil, breaks bricks, etc. At the end of his work, he gets his payment and becomes very happy. He tries to save something from this. But when he gets no work, his is at stake. So the life of a day laborer is not an unmixed happiness. As he is an unskilled labourer his wage is very low, and he lives below the poverty line.