Why College Graduates Are Selling at Market Stalls

One in five young people selling goods at British markets now hold advanced degrees—masters degrees, PhDs, or professional qualifications. This jumped in just two years. Fewer jobs for graduates and the cost-of-living crisis squeezed entry-level salaries. A lawyer switched to selling art; a university graduate now sells trading cards full-time. These graduates see market selling as real business opportunity, not temporary survival.