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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My teenager can't get a job. 9 applications and not one call back. Word on the street from other moms of teens is illegal aliens are cheaper and more dependable. Most mall, fast food and department stores hire people that barely speak a lick of English.  You never see teens working. It is sad.

I would stick with the volunteering but keep trying. Good luck. [/quote]

In this economy, 9 applications is not very much.  And it is true that an undocumented worker is, in general, far more dependable than a teenager - - most undocumented workers are working for their families that depend on them, where teens are typically just working for discretionary spending money and can skip shifts to catch up on studying, make out with a girlfriend, enjoy good weather, etc...or quit on a whim when the school year ends or summer is over.  It makes more sense to hire someone who stays around long-term and is reliable.

That said, your teen should look into seasonal work like landscaping, or more entreprenurial work like babysitting.  Lots of $$ to be made for people who are willing to hustle.[/quote]

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