Career Opportunities (remastered) [official Audio] - The Clash -

The song emerged during a period of severe economic decline and high unemployment in the UK. The title itself was inspired by a newspaper headline, a common source of inspiration for the band.

: The chorus highlights the establishment's goal of keeping young people in low-paying work primarily to prevent them from getting into legal trouble ("the dock"). The song emerged during a period of severe

: The line "I won't open letter bombs for you" refers to guitarist Mick Jones' actual former job opening mail for a government department to check for explosives. The song emerged during a period of severe