0:00:05 > 0:00:08# I can make my world come true
0:00:08 > 0:00:11# All my dreams will see me through
0:00:11 > 0:00:14# It doesn't matter what may come my way
0:00:14 > 0:00:18# Believe me now, I will win some day... #
0:00:18 > 0:00:21But you must see this won't do!
0:00:21 > 0:00:25Poor marks, poor classwork and as for attendance...
0:00:25 > 0:00:30I do try, Elaine. All that sitting around is just so boring.
0:00:30 > 0:00:35Education isn't just about sitting around in the classroom.
0:00:35 > 0:00:39It's about getting good qualifications and a good job.
0:00:39 > 0:00:43- Then sitting around in an office? - Yes! No, I mean...
0:00:43 > 0:00:48Look, there's a special work placement project coming up
0:00:48 > 0:00:52and it's a chance for you to show what you can do.
0:00:52 > 0:00:57I've sorted out some placements for you and I think you'll be pleased.
0:00:57 > 0:00:59Amber, you'll work in a florist's
0:00:59 > 0:01:03and Bouncer, you'll go to the tax office.
0:01:04 > 0:01:08As if anyone would want to work for anyone else!
0:01:08 > 0:01:11I plan to be an entrepreneur.
0:01:11 > 0:01:17- Entra what?- A crook!- So you'll be a millionaire by the age of 25?
0:01:17 > 0:01:22I won't leave it that long. I'll do something to get rich.
0:01:22 > 0:01:27- When you find it, put in a word for me.- What about your fashion course?
0:01:27 > 0:01:31My Saturday job don't pay much.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35I'd hate to work in a shop. Like being a slave!
0:01:35 > 0:01:40- I'll work with dolphins or be a bus driver!- I'll be an air hostess.
0:01:40 > 0:01:45That's just a waitress with wings on! I'll have a fantastic career.
0:02:13 > 0:02:18- What's up?- It's Elaine. She's making me get a job.
0:02:18 > 0:02:20No way! Is that legal?
0:02:20 > 0:02:25You're only 13. You shouldn't have to earn your own living.
0:02:25 > 0:02:30I know they're underfunded, but even so. She's mad, that Elaine.
0:02:30 > 0:02:34It's work experience. She wants me to go to a tax office.
0:02:34 > 0:02:39Why don't you get a job, then she can't make you do work experience?
0:02:39 > 0:02:42Like what?
0:02:42 > 0:02:47- Distribution and delivery executive in the information industry.- Huh?
0:02:49 > 0:02:53Thanks for letting me share your office, Jenny.
0:02:55 > 0:02:57KNOCK AT DOOR
0:02:57 > 0:03:03- Come in.- Could I have a word, please, Elaine...? In private.
0:03:15 > 0:03:19- What's up?- I can't work in a florist's.- Why not?
0:03:19 > 0:03:23- Um...- Do you have a pollen allergy?
0:03:23 > 0:03:28That's exactly what I have! Just the thought of all those flowers...
0:03:28 > 0:03:32- I'll find you something else. - Thanks, Elaine.
0:03:33 > 0:03:37Thanks again, Jenny. I'm really grateful.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40I know it hasn't been easy for you.
0:03:40 > 0:03:45- KNOCK AT DOOR - Can I have a word, Elaine?
0:03:45 > 0:03:49No, you can't. I'll stick my fingers in my ears!
0:03:49 > 0:03:54- I just wanted to tell Elaine that I got a job.- What job?
0:03:54 > 0:03:59Distribution and delivery executive in the information industry.
0:04:02 > 0:04:04He's got a paper round.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10A paper boy? You can't get up in the morning!
0:04:10 > 0:04:14- There's money involved.- How much?
0:04:14 > 0:04:19- Elaine! At last! There you are. I need a job.- Whatever for?
0:04:19 > 0:04:22- For money.- Tracy, you're too young.
0:04:22 > 0:04:27- How come Bouncer gets...?- He's older than you.- That's not fair!
0:04:27 > 0:04:32It's the law and it applies to everyone, even Tracy Beaker.
0:04:32 > 0:04:37How can I earn money if I can't work...? What are you grinning at?
0:04:37 > 0:04:42A squirt like you getting a job? What will you be? A garden gnome?
0:04:42 > 0:04:46- You'll see! I'll get a job. - I bet you don't.- How much?
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- Slave for a day.- You're on.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05No, I can't pay you to help me.
0:05:05 > 0:05:10Why are you in such a rush to enter the world of work? It's no picnic.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14Pay cheque every week, no-one telling you what to do.
0:05:14 > 0:05:19- It must be hell(!)- You have to get up early every morning,
0:05:19 > 0:05:23iron your shirt, find matching socks.
0:05:23 > 0:05:28- You don't do any of that!- Would you like an assistant gardener?
0:05:28 > 0:05:34- Next spring, I'll need all the help I can get.- I can't wait that long.
0:05:34 > 0:05:38Amber, I've just spoken to a friend who's got a friend...
0:05:38 > 0:05:43To cut a long story short, your work placement's sorted.
0:05:43 > 0:05:48It'll be in a hairdresser's. You'll make cups of tea, sweep the floor.
0:05:48 > 0:05:53- They might let you shampoo the customers' hair!- Hmm!
0:05:53 > 0:05:56See you.
0:05:58 > 0:06:02- KNOCK AT DOOR Come in.- Jenny!
0:06:02 > 0:06:08- I was just wondering. Do you need any help?- I'm fine, thanks.
0:06:08 > 0:06:13You sure? You always complain about being behind on the paperwork.
0:06:13 > 0:06:18- It's not the kind of thing you can help me with, but thanks.- Filing!
0:06:18 > 0:06:22- That always needs done. - Have you broken something?
0:06:22 > 0:06:28- No. I just want to help... and earn some money.- Right, out!
0:06:28 > 0:06:31OK, OK, I'm going!
0:06:31 > 0:06:36But if you do think of anything, my rates are very reasonable.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43WHISTLING >
0:06:43 > 0:06:45SHE PRETENDS TO SOB
0:06:45 > 0:06:48Amber? What's up?
0:06:48 > 0:06:51Hey, it can't be that bad.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55It's the hairdresser's!
0:06:55 > 0:06:57The hairdresser's?
0:06:57 > 0:07:00My mum used to take me every week.
0:07:00 > 0:07:04It was our special thing and I miss her so much!
0:07:04 > 0:07:08Ssh, it's all right. I'll have a word with Elaine.
0:07:15 > 0:07:21- Elaine!- What now?- About this job... - The law hasn't changed in an hour.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24You still can't get a job.
0:07:24 > 0:07:29I know, but there's nothing to stop us coming to a private agreement.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- Maybe I can help with your trickier clients.- Elaine, a word?
0:07:33 > 0:07:37- Yes, absolutely. - But what about my job...?
0:07:37 > 0:07:42Face it, you've no chance of getting a job. Get ready to slave!
0:07:42 > 0:07:47Just watch me! I'm gonna get tons of money!
0:07:56 > 0:07:59She really is very upset.
0:07:59 > 0:08:04I had no idea. I'll cancel the hairdresser's first thing tomorrow.
0:08:04 > 0:08:08I think it'll be best. LAUGHS
0:08:08 > 0:08:12She'd better accept her next placement.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19ALARM RINGS
0:08:23 > 0:08:25Bouncer...
0:08:26 > 0:08:29Get some sleep, Bouncer!
0:08:33 > 0:08:36ALARM RINGS
0:08:41 > 0:08:43ALARMS RING
0:08:56 > 0:08:59- Get up!- Huh?
0:08:59 > 0:09:02Come on!
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- ALARM RINGS - Oh, bog off!
0:09:22 > 0:09:27Amber, you're sorted. You'll work at Outpatients
0:09:27 > 0:09:32- in the General Hospital.- I faint at the first sight of blood!
0:09:32 > 0:09:37OK, forget the hospital. Adele will take you to work with her.
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- What?- She's fixed it all up with her supervisor.
0:09:41 > 0:09:46- They've kindly said you can go in tomorrow.- With a clothes shop...
0:09:46 > 0:09:51No more arguments. It's either that or the one remaining placement.
0:09:51 > 0:09:54- Where's that one?- On a pig farm.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00Bouncer!
0:10:00 > 0:10:06- Tracy, you frightened me to death! - £3.50, Bouncer, as we agreed.
0:10:06 > 0:10:08Oh... Yeah.
0:10:13 > 0:10:18Thanks. A pleasure doing business with you. Where are you going?
0:10:18 > 0:10:23Back to the shop to hand in my notice. I can't afford this job.
0:10:23 > 0:10:26Before you go, sign this.
0:10:29 > 0:10:35That is so you. It looks great. Amber here has one just like it.
0:10:35 > 0:10:37Don't you, Amber? Oink, oink!
0:10:37 > 0:10:40Yeah. Yeah, I do.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52What do you think?
0:10:54 > 0:10:58What's the matter with you? Make yourself useful!
0:10:58 > 0:11:01Do some pricing and behave yourself!
0:11:14 > 0:11:19- Amber! Are you trying to get me fired?- I'm bored!
0:11:47 > 0:11:52- What do you think?- I think you're a little squirt who lost a bet
0:11:52 > 0:11:57- and has nothing better to do than come here and annoy me!- Oh, yeah?
0:12:01 > 0:12:06"I, Bouncer Plakova, confirm that I have employed Tracy Beaker
0:12:06 > 0:12:11- "as a waker-upper."- Keep going.- "And paid for her professional services."
0:12:11 > 0:12:16- It looks like I won that little bet.- Where's the money?
0:12:16 > 0:12:18Right here in my pocket.
0:12:18 > 0:12:23Is that all? That won't pay for a hair band thing they sell here!
0:12:23 > 0:12:29Has this top taken your fancy? My assistant will reserve it for you.
0:12:29 > 0:12:33- Is your assistant getting paid? - Over my dead body!
0:12:50 > 0:12:53I'm not sure about the colour.
0:12:53 > 0:12:58Go and get me one in lemon, lilac and sugar pink, will you, slave?
0:12:58 > 0:13:03If you work really hard, I might let you borrow this.
0:13:06 > 0:13:11Subtitles by Subtext for BBC Broadcast 2003