I think it depends more on the job market in general. When there is a shortage of jobs and high unemployment, McDonalds can hire more mature staff. When there is a labor shortage, anyone with a pulse can get a "better" job, so that is when you see the 15 year olds working at McDonalds.
This was the case where I grew up, as I watched the city go from modest to booming.
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I think it depends more on the job market in general. When there is a shortage of jobs and high unemployment, McDonalds can hire more mature staff. When there is a labor shortage, anyone with a pulse can get a "better" job, so that is when you see the 15 year olds working at McDonalds.
This was the case where I grew up, as I watched the city go from modest to booming.