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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
Most 17-20-year-olds who drop out of high school, won't get a full time job with benefits with no experience, and no GED. If they're lucky they'll find a part-time 20-hour-a-week job with no paid sick time and no health insurance.
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I didn’t bring up 17 year olds. Another poster asked if I knew any 17 year olds making $33,000 a year. I don’t but I pointed out that minimum wage in Florida goes up to $14 an hour in September and a minimum wage job will pay $29,000 a year.
If the 17-20 year old is not working, they will not be making minimum wage - or any wage.
However, if the drop out wants to work, jobs are plentiful. Most fast food restaurants always have help wanted signs up as to big box stores.
A smart, reliable, hardworking dropout with a great worth ethic (show up on time, etc.) can get a minimum wage job.