Personal Narrative: My First Job

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Many students get their first job during senior year, but for me I started working as early as my freshman. At first, I was a soccer referee and a part time landscaper. After those having those jobs for a couple years, I switched over to Gracedale Nursing Home where I am currently still employed. Even Though each of the jobs I held was different from the next, they all taught me the same ideas and greatly prepared me for my future. Throughout all of my jobs, I became more financially independent, responsible and learned to interact with coworkers. Throughout each of my jobs I became more financially independent, but especially when I started working at Gracedale. When I started at Gracedale, I had to set up a bank account, direct deposit and for the first time partake in dreaded taxes. These experiences were completely new to me, and with them I learned much about personal finance. I learned how much taxes actually take out and how frustrating it can be seeing how much is taken out of each paycheck. I learned how to save and not spend money on things that are not necessary. Lastly, I learned how to finally pay for my own gas, car and be truly independent financially from my parents. All of these things truly benefited me for my …show more content…

In each job I had, I was always on time and performed each task in the most efficient manner. I knew what was expected and did whatever task or duty at hand. Sometimes the tasks were not always the most pleasurable or easiest, but I knew that they had to be done. Through working, I also learned to take responsibility for my work whether it was done right or wrong, and if it was done wrong then I would make sure to improve. Through working, I became aware of how much responsibility each worker really has and how important it is to be a responsible worker. In the future, I know there will be even more responsibilities in my life, but through working I am well

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