Reggie_Perrin Our generation and our parents had options (engineering, manufacturing, insurance, banking) but they are all gone.
1983, UK youth unemployment was a major crisis, with total national unemployment exceeding 3 million for the first time, largely driven by a recession and industrial decline. Youth (16-18) unemployment rates were severe, often exceeding 20% in many areas, prompting the government to replace the Youth Opportunities Programme with the £1 billion Youth Training Scheme (YTS).
