Is second-hand selling killing charity shops?
With the rise of apps such as Vinted, or Ebay, numerous amounts of people have begun to sell their unwanted clothing, rather than putting it all in a charity bag and donating it.
Business, Finance and Economy
Did our parents really have it 'harder' than we do?
‘Well, back in my day’, ‘when I was your age’ and ‘well, during my youth’ are all familiar phrases to most young people in our country. The majority of our parents, growing up during the tough times of Thatcherism (before the transformational technical revolution of the early 2000s), believe that it presented more challenges transitioning into early adulthood than now. But did it really?
Do you feel valued in your part-time job?
In the current position of the economy, part-time jobs for teenagers have become more crucial than ever. With constant pressure from family, 16-year-olds are practically force-feeding businesses their CVs, and more often than not, having no replies or unsuccessful attempts. “Thank you for your application however, we will not be progressing any further due to your lack of experience”. How is one meant to gain experience in a workplace when employers wince at the date of birth and discard the CV when the only relevant experience is their Year 10 work experience week with their dad? Successfully being accepted into the job is one thing, sustaining it is another.
My Coffee Station Inflation: Coffee over Cost?
My Coffee station is the main food provider on our college campus. They provide a range of hot and cold beverages. Not only do they provide drinks, but they also provide food ranging from chips, burgers, and pain au chocolates. However, there is a significant disparity in prices since the last academic year. I endeavoured to find out the reasoning behind this, and if the cost-of-living crisis has played a factor in this.