Comments on: Five Financial Decisions Every Young Person Should Make – Part Three: Work

By: * 5 Reasons Why Teens Should Work (Even if it Results in Lower Grades)

* 5 Reasons Why Teens Should Work (Even if it Results in Lower Grades) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:01:30 +0000

[...] Some parents worry about the double edged sword of teens and work. On the one hand, there is some research that suggests teens who work might get lower grades. On the other hand, a teenager who works will probably learn some important life skills. Should your teen work? What is more important – grades or life skills? Which will serve them better in the long run? I believe teens should work while in school. [...]

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:13:42 +0000

Great point! I like the way the wording ‘enjoy the job you find’. I would completely agree in the context of this post – when you are working for a summer or part- time just get a job and find a way to enjoy it. When it comes time to look for a full time job I would still advise you look for something you love and then enjoy what you find. I appreciate your feedback.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:55:09 +0000

I think #10 should read: Enjoy the job you find. We pick our attitudes in life. Unless something about the job is immoral or abusive, you can find joy in what you do. You aren’t slugging coffee for cranky people, you’re starting their day on a positive note, you’re not umpiring annoying children, you’re helping to teach teamwork and fair-play. I figured this out working at a greenhouse in high school. I worked alone for three hours every night in a dark greenhouse unpacking boxes and lining out UPCs. With several hours in total silence to reflect on my job I realized that I played a small role in bringing joy to hospital patients etc. It gave me a deep sense of pride in my job that on the surface was menial and pointless.