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I'd also put forth that there's value in being humbled by a shitty job market. 

I've gone through that particular humiliation ritual a few times.

I agree, anyone who learns to be self-sufficient through multiple means of support/income/earning is going to have an advantage, especially during times of change. My freelancing and hustling has saved my bacon more than once during a few recessions and disruptions.

winteryeti

It has its own value, though. There are always lessons to be learned from productive work.

econ

Worst summer ever for teen jobs, but still worth the effort to try...

> employers never give that enough credit

It has its own value, though. There are always lessons to be learned from productive work.