Good on 'em I say! I know a young person who does the same thing in Manchester and he puts up with the mindnumbing boredom, sudden downpours, abuse from passing winos and derelicts (God help anyone in downtown Accy
) just so he can pay his way in the world.
Have total and utter cynicism for those in authority including politicians, both national and local, but always like to think the best of ordinary folk.