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That was a surprisingly interesting read. I think taking it to the next level would be interesting as well. Things I would like to know specifically toward "lif

That was a surprisingly interesting read. I think taking it to the next level would be interesting as well. Things I would like to know specifically toward "life plans" kinds of advice. How many people are in a "dead end" job to make money while still in college? What areas and colleges can you pay all of your tuition, books, and fees while working in one of these jobs? What can you do in high school to minimize the time spent at the 'dead end job' level? What percentage of 'dead end' job employees are the second breadwinner in a household? What percentage are the primary? And finally what percentage are the only breadwinner in the household? What characterizes "good mobility" (moving from one job to a better job) versus "bad mobility" (being unable to change jobs) and what public policies would encourage for more mobility?

diN0bot 7y ago
A sci fi bookstore cafe in San Francisco recently closed and cited the loss of service workers as a primary cause. When they started 10 years ago they employed at least half high schoolers... now they can't find any. I wonder if that is because of demographic changes in San Francisco, or because high schoolers have better opportunities now. Such as internships at the science museum or STEM companies. Or maybe there are other cafes or service jobs high schoolers prefer. Thoughts??
- germinalphrase 7y ago
  Perhaps high school - and high school related activities - have become more time consuming. Likewise, if San Francisco parents are on average more wealthy than in the past, their children would be less incentivized to work for minimum wage and more incentivized to compete academically (or in related capacities) for fewer, but more fruitful, future opportunities.