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I saw something while walking into a retail parts store recently. It was not until I was 20 when I got my first job as a porter at a new car dealership. According to ASE, “automotiverepair” is not classified as a “hazardous occupation” by federal and most state laws. It was a large sign stating they’re hiring at age 16.
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