Is it bad not having a job over the summer?

I'm 17 years old, 18 at the end of summer, and I don't know whether I should get a job over the summer not.

I have a YouTube channel which pays me quite a lot of money (way more than any job would). I also sell clothes online and occasionally design and promote websites for businesses, which I also get money from.

Having a boring job where I'd be exploited (only getting paid £4 an hour) just seems so pointless!

However, I feel like it's bad having no job since all of my friends work in restaurants almost everyday. Also, will it look bad on job applications if I haven't had a job?

What should I do?

Reply 1

HT2412

Original post by nbhjbmnjn

I'd say you shouldn't feel pressured into a job. It sounds like you've got plenty of experience to draw upon in a job application which would be equally if not more valuable than working in a shop or restaurant. I wouldn't worry.

Reply 2

NickMbugua

what is your youtube channel and mind i ask, how much do you get paid?

Reply 3

Soph-star

Stick to what you know (and are clearly doing well at already.)

You have shown initiative and enterprise, which will help your application stand out from the crowd.