But is that everybody under 30? Makes much more sense to measure 25 - 30. As most will start to have a real job by that age.
As for a real job, well, let's say that in Spain, it's complicated
Massive Caveat: I've not lived in Spain for over 20 years though I have friends and family
This seems like an obvious place to look if you're looking for reasons why 25-30 year olds don't have much money.
I won't argue that one, but where do you draw the line with
> have no real job yet
I would argue that as long as you are working, you have a real job.
Probably the best would be to track both 25-30 and 18-30 and see how it changes.
If you're working nights in a warehouse while you finish your degree that will get you into an industry with nearly six figure starting salaries then I would argue that you're not "working yet" you're just a student with income.
Or what about blue collar workers who aren't going to school, and are at that same warehouse? Are they not working at a real job?
That being the case, I think that the study would be best off tracking those 18-30 who are living individually and are not attending school. Thoughts?