Beginners Guide to Teen Jobs |
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By: Bre Gibson
The teenage years are the threshold into young adulthood. And getting a job is a part of growing up. While being employed during high school used to be common, many parents now don't want their children to be employed during high school. The parents have a valid reason as well; a job could have an impact on a teen's mental health as well as school performance. There are however, some advantages to teens working and ways to reduce the disadvantages.
The key advantage is that it encourages individuality. Having a job can help teens achieve authentic experiences even though high school does teach you about professions. “Being a cashier will probably help you with taxes and money but having a job will probably help you because being sociable isn't everyone's cup of tea so it might help you talk to customers and people," according to a current teen part-timer Aitana Parker. Teen employment can educate you on how to pay federal income tax, save money, and make investments. Since you will have to communicate with your colleagues and clients, it can also help you improve your social skills.
What kind of employment should you seek when looking for a job? Generally, you want to search for places that you frequently go to or where you have read positive reviews. "Make sure you really want to work there because a lot of people end up quitting because they think it's going to be easy but it's not." Samantha Ugalde remarked. Make sure you have a firm plan for your employees because if you wind up in a job you don't enjoy, you'll be afflicted with responsibilities you don't want and that could affect how you view jobs.
Overall, getting a job as a teen isn't a bad decision; it can be favorable in a variety of ways and is a great way to gain a look at the realities of working. Merely make sure that your schoolwork as well as other extracurricular activities are being completed on time.
The teenage years are the threshold into young adulthood. And getting a job is a part of growing up. While being employed during high school used to be common, many parents now don't want their children to be employed during high school. The parents have a valid reason as well; a job could have an impact on a teen's mental health as well as school performance. There are however, some advantages to teens working and ways to reduce the disadvantages.
The key advantage is that it encourages individuality. Having a job can help teens achieve authentic experiences even though high school does teach you about professions. “Being a cashier will probably help you with taxes and money but having a job will probably help you because being sociable isn't everyone's cup of tea so it might help you talk to customers and people," according to a current teen part-timer Aitana Parker. Teen employment can educate you on how to pay federal income tax, save money, and make investments. Since you will have to communicate with your colleagues and clients, it can also help you improve your social skills.
What kind of employment should you seek when looking for a job? Generally, you want to search for places that you frequently go to or where you have read positive reviews. "Make sure you really want to work there because a lot of people end up quitting because they think it's going to be easy but it's not." Samantha Ugalde remarked. Make sure you have a firm plan for your employees because if you wind up in a job you don't enjoy, you'll be afflicted with responsibilities you don't want and that could affect how you view jobs.
Overall, getting a job as a teen isn't a bad decision; it can be favorable in a variety of ways and is a great way to gain a look at the realities of working. Merely make sure that your schoolwork as well as other extracurricular activities are being completed on time.
