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ok, basically, at the minute im 15 and am working illeaglly at a hairdressers on sundays.
my nis card should come through at the start of next month so what i'm wondering is can i get a job at a proper shop, for example hmv, as soon as my nis card arrives or do i have to wait for my 16th birthday?
cheers
my nis card should come through at the start of next month so what i'm wondering is can i get a job at a proper shop, for example hmv, as soon as my nis card arrives or do i have to wait for my 16th birthday?
cheers
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Susie
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A lot of nationwide entertainment retailers like HMV, Virgin etc. etc. to the best of my knowledge only hire over 18s. I think it's because they sell DVDs/videos of which some will be 18 certificates, so it's basically the same circumstances as off licences.
But before you turn 18 it would be a good idea to work in small shops and get a bit of experience behind you before going for the HMV type jobs.
umm well basically i found out that i have to stick with it for 10 weeks then i can get a job somewhere like outfit (mixture of topshop miss selfridge dorothy perkins)
cheers for all your help
Nah I worked in Virgin when I was 16, its legal for you to sell things with an 18 certificate and legal for you to sell alcohol etc. if you're under 18 as long as its sealed.