Many kids juggle school, friends, girlfriends/boyfriends, sports, family and have a job. I never could relate to how it felt to work on top of all the other things but now I can. Though my job is really easy and laid back, I can imagine how hard it must be for other kids to stay on top of things when a job is thrown into someones list of things to do.
It's hard work but I think it's well worth it. It teaches time management, responsibility, and work skills, but the best part of it all is earning money. I think the main thing that keeps people moving is remembering that after all the hard work they will get that big, fat paycheck.
Teenagers have a lot on their plates but I think it's just preparing us for independence. Despite all the times I said I didn't want to work, I'm glad I have a job now and I definitely got lucky with this one. Now I'm just waiting for my first, tiny paycheck!
I totally agree with this. Although I don't have as much time to hangout with my friends, my job really is teaching me time managements and my schedule is more realistic of what it's going to be like next year in college when I'll have a job, classes, and tons and tons of studying!
ReplyDeleteI really agree with this! It is really really hard trying to manage having a social life, school work, and a job! I have been working for since sophomore year and it is so hard keeping my grades up. I actually had to quit because my grades were suffering. But now i have better time management and can actually have a social life and work and get good grades! It takes practice and hard work.
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