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GP_Matt · 11-21-2011, 10:47 PM

I think there is a huge difference regionally across this country. I grew up in Alberta and there was always a job to be had if you wanted one. In high school the only kids who didn't have part time jobs were seen as either lazy or having rich parents. I was surprised when I was talking with a friend who grew up in New Brunswick. He was talking about having no money in high school and I asked why he didn't just get a part time job. Living in Alberta (and being young enough to have missed the last oil bust) it is hard to imagine the lack of opportunities elsewhere in the country and within parts of this province as well.

11-21-2011, 10:47 PM	#35
GP_Matt First Line Centre Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Edmonton Exp:	I think there is a huge difference regionally across this country. I grew up in Alberta and there was always a job to be had if you wanted one. In high school the only kids who didn't have part time jobs were seen as either lazy or having rich parents. I was surprised when I was talking with a friend who grew up in New Brunswick. He was talking about having no money in high school and I asked why he didn't just get a part time job. Living in Alberta (and being young enough to have missed the last oil bust) it is hard to imagine the lack of opportunities elsewhere in the country and within parts of this province as well.