Would you like a Saturday job?
Polls
10th January 2020
A REPORT has suggested that the Saturday job is dying out, as teen employment has fallen by 48% over the last 20 years.
The report by the Resolution Foundation said that young people were prioritising learning over earning. Research Director Laura Gardiner said: “With young people today expected to end their working lives at a later age than previous generations, it’s understandable that they want to start their working lives at a later age too.”
The report showed a sharp fall in the number of employed students in further and higher education, as well as people taking longer to find a job after leaving full-time education. Despite this, overall UK unemployment fell to its lowest level since 1975 last year.
Meanwhile, findings from the Office for National Statistics suggest that half of new jobs created by 2030 will be filled by people over 65. The number of over-65s who are employed has increased by 188% in the last 20 years, from 455,000 to 1.31 million.
One explanation could be the continued increase of the state pension age. But Rest Less, who carried out the research, added: “Our population is growing and people are living longer, healthier lives.”
What do you think?
25 Comments
quantumkid · 4 years ago
I feel that the weekends are to have a break, so if you are working through it, when can you get any rest? I wouldnt survive like that!
delealli · 4 years ago
I would like to if I was old enough because it would be cool to earn money for myself and to learn what it’s like to have a job. Sadly, I am an August baby so when everyone else is already a teen, I am still 12. 🙃
delealli · 4 years ago
Also, first to comment. 🙃🙃🙃
guest_360 · 4 years ago
1st to comment, pinky swear
hi_its_me · 4 years ago
I would like a Saturday job because it would be good experience for me and i could earn my self a bit more pocket money.
ameliau · 4 years ago
yes
omangion · 4 years ago
I would love to have a Saturday job because I would be able to earn money!
deen · 4 years ago
First one to reply!!!!!!!!😉😉😉😉😉😉😉
guest_360 · 4 years ago
I’m not a teen yet I still wouldn’t mind a Saturday job!
lottielove · 4 years ago
Maybe if it was a job that was fun and that I enjoy but I don't think so because I always am very tired on Saturdays and I always just have to rest.
yanisk · 4 years ago
If it doesn't affect your health or education, having a Saturday job could teach you many valuable life lessons.
toffeedogs · 4 years ago
i DEFINITELY want to get a Saturday job as soon as i can!
p.s. FIRST TO COMENT!!! :) =D
book_girl · 4 years ago
I think Saturday jobs are a good thing because you can earn money for your future.
remi27 · 4 years ago
NOT FIRST TO COMMENT!
remi27 · 4 years ago
Also I wouldn’t want a Saturday Job because I like to enjoy my weekends
starlock · 4 years ago
I wouldn’t really like a Saturday job because I enjoy resting in the weekends after school, plus I would be exhausted
guest_360 · 4 years ago
Delealli
Liar!!!
starrynigh · 4 years ago
Yeah refs if it earns good money
amazingaje · 4 years ago
people mostly have a break on Saturdays so why would you make teens have all the pressure!, basically I say teens need a break
dontaskme · 4 years ago
No because I have about a kazillion things to do on Saturday
piggyo5 · 4 years ago
I think it is important to have a Saturday job because you need money to pay for your university or college. Also, if you need a job after going to university or college just to get you running on your feet, that won't be avalible.
lindawalla · 4 years ago
I answered yes because it's a great way of earning money for myself instead of tidying my room just to earn a measly £1 also I usually get suuuuuuper bored on weekends especially Saturdays so it will also be a great way of passing time!
katkid10 · 4 years ago
I would love to have a Sunday job but I go to a club from 9:00 to 12:00.
bourbons25 · 4 years ago
I can't get one yet but I'd love to have one, especially in a café.
emilynight · 4 years ago
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