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Jul 2024
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Teens Want Friends, More Than Money, Fro...

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For some teens the opportunity to socialize and make friends are the most important factors in finding a summer job. Wall Street Journal reporter Terell Wright joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the current job market is different for this generation of workers


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