# "Hiring Has COLLAPSED!" - The Summer Job CRISIS That's Leaving Teens Behind

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Podcast: [Valuetainment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/valuetainment-328960)
Published: 2026-05-29T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/valuetainment/episodes/Hiring-Has-COLLAPSED----The-Summer-Job-CRISIS-Thats-Leaving-Teens-Behind-e3k04rf
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## Resource

Teens are getting hit hard by one of the weakest summer job markets in decades, and experts say it’s more than just bad luck. With businesses tightening budgets, cautious consumer spending, and even older workers competing for entry-level roles, seasonal jobs for 16–19-year-olds have dropped to historic lows, reshaping what summer work looks like for an entire generation.

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