Street vendors in Phagwara are among the most deprived sections of the self employed workers. This research paper tries to display the ‘working life’ of street vendors in Phagwara city. The research highlights the socioeconomic problems and also other challenges faced by the vendors in daily life. The information was gathered through the observation method, structured and unstructured interview schedule and discussion. According to the collected data, male street vendors have better living conditions in terms of finance than the female street vendors. However, the study also shows that street vendors pattern of subsistence in daily market were not comfortable for them which further contribute to a deteriorating working environment as well as economic deprivation for street vendors in Phagwara.