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Originally Posted by DiracSpike
I'm kind of confused by your post. If lack of entry level jobs becomes a problem, as we've seen in Europe, then those fortunate enough to get those jobs will absolutely have a leg up for the next rung.
Maybe things have changed radically in the 5 years since I graduated University and got my big boy job but having previous work experience was critical to getting hired. People don't just waltz in to the 100k jobs that everyone desires without any previous experience, it's important to show that you can handle responsibility and working with others. Maybe you were saying something different idk but if you're arguing against that progression still being real and frankly necessary then I guess I just strongly disagree.
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I don’t have any links handy but in general upper and middle class youth employment is dropping because kids feel extra carricular work or volunteering in their field is better than working a crappy minimum wage job. There is little evidence that their are high school kids who want a job who can’t get one.
I think jobs related to your field post high school or during post secondary are of critical importance but those wouldn’t be affected by the youth minimum wage. I’m arguing that the minimum wage high school job no longer are relavent to your next job.
I’d also argue that a minimum wage job exists for every high school kid who wants one.