The 10 Biggest Myths About Retail Workers

Over 1 in 10 US jobs is in the retail trade.

Here's what their lives are really like.  

Myth 1: Most retail workers are teenagers or young adults who do not really need the money 

Reality: The average age of a retail worker is  37 years old (pdf), and more than half of year-round retail workers  contribute a significant portion (pdf) of their family's total income. For example, researchers found that  a third (pdf) of New York City retail workers support at least one dependent. 

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