would you work for 3 pounds an hour???!!!

Maybe do it until you find another job? It'll give you experience I guess.

I wouldnt get out of bed for twice that.

not to mention its illegal

Then I would welcome any tips on what to say to managers of other possible places!!!!! Because i don't know what I'm doing wrong....because sometimes I see staff at dept.stores/supermarkets etc and just think HOW THE HELL DID HE/SHE GET THAT JOB. But maybe its just me they actually don't like

I wash dishes for 4.50

Are you handing out CV's or just asking managers? A CV shows you have come prepared, and aren't just a 'chancer'. Also, try high street places as they are far less likely to bend the rules and underpay you!

Also look into stuff like cleaning, it's pretty ****ty but I hear it pays alright considering, I know they pay the cleaners in LIDL £9 an hour or something (or at least they used to)

No waayyy, cleaners here in London get about 8 pound an hour

But it's the only place of commerce within like a 2mile radius of my house!

I was handing out CVs but no luck.maybe its because im only looking for a job for a few weeks,then I'm off to Uni...they just don't want the hassle etc.

I will try ckeaning,might even put up an advert in a shop haha. Desperate things call for desperte measures!!!! I just want some money for uni!!!!!!

Plus the fact that you can opt out of it. Everywhere I've worked I've opted out the EU time directive and I think many industries expect their staff to do so.

If you opt out, then you can work more than 48 hours in the week. It's there to establish a maximum working hours for anyone 18+. You don't opt out to have less maximum hours.

Source: Direct Gov
If you are 18 or over and wish to work more than 48 hours a week, you can choose to opt out of the 48 hour limit. This must be voluntary and in writing. It can't be an agreement with the whole workforce.