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Surely there's far fewer rounds? My previous profession must be in tatters

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[–] TheFlopster@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

I would say mowing lawns, but I don't know if that's in as much demand either since no one can afford a home (at all, let alone with a front yard).

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 7 points 1 month ago

Selling weed

[–] dontbelasagne@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

This might just be my local area, but there are many teens that are doing a car wash business for money. They advertise on social media, car comes round to their house, person pays teens money. They're going pretty well as based on comments they have many repeat customers.

[–] LadyButterfly@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

That's a clever idea! I'd much rather pay a youngling than a corporation

[–] snaprails@feddit.uk 1 points 1 month ago

They’ll be ok until the people trafficking gang masters find out that they’re encroaching upon their turf.

[–] NickwithaC@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Are Saturday jobs still a thing?

[–] LadyButterfly@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Don't you have to be 16 for that?

[–] Codpiece@feddit.uk 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

13, but the hours are restricted depending on age.

[–] LadyButterfly@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago
[–] brewery@feddit.uk 2 points 1 month ago

Around me, any places with activities (golf, bowling, climbing, laser quest, gyms, trampoline parks, theme parks, etc), especially if they have a cafe. If they host children's birthdays, it's all done by teenagers it seems.

Fast food places don't seem to have teenagers like they used to, it's mostly older immigrants so guessing they'll work harder for less money.

[–] Goldholz@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 week ago

Legally or anything goes?

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 1 points 4 weeks ago

My Donald’s and the like? Shorter shifts when younger.