The first time I walked into Planet Wings and applied for a job was the beginning of the next stage of my life. When I got the job and went in for training, I felt like things were about to change. It took several hours to get the hang of it, but eventually learned what I was required to. I was ready for my first full day at work. I worked for a few days and started getting pretty good. I was always trying to do better of what was expected of me and always try to improve somehow, whether if it's by watching my co-workers or asking for help. Going into work the next week, nothing prepared me for receiving my first paycheck. As I walked in, on a Friday afternoon, I felt a great sense of happiness to finally be able to work and earn my own money. …show more content…
"Should I spend all of it?" was my first question. I had to think hard about what I wanted to do because I'm always think to myself "just because I have money doesn't mean I have to spend it". That's when I realized that it would be smarter to save up first and then spend wisely. Even though I wasn't going to completely eradicate my paycheck, it was fun thinking about what I was eventually going to do later on. My first couple thoughts were about buying new shoes or clothes, or save up a good amount and but myself a computer. After work, I went to the bank to deposit by check and it felt great seeing a good amount of money in account, and it made it feel even better that I had earned it. After going home and talking with my parents about my ideas of how I'm thinking about spending my money, they told me not to worry about the computer, because they were going to get that for me, and said I should just focus on what I personally …show more content…
I was wondering if things were about to change. How am I going to approach my life from there on then. I wasn't really thinking about anything, except for what the effects of working were going to be in consideration to my social life and school as well. I was going to be great working and earning money, but what about my friends and education. I didn't want want work to limit me to the point where my life is going to completely change. It was at that point where I realized that I was growing up and I must learn to be responsible as well as being organized. I had to lay out my schedule to make sure nothing is cut out of my personal life and that not too many things are going to change. I understood that I have more things to worry about and focus on as I get older. I thought to myslef, "yeah sure, it's going to be great working and having money in my pocket to spend, but is it worth it in the end?". I had decisions to make and opputunties to choose from. I decided to work, but limit my hours so I'm not overwhelmed by too many things at
At a very young age I began to work, I think it was around the age of twelve. That might sound a little crazy in this day and age, but it 's true. My parents always told me if I wanted something I 'd have to go and get it, at that time I thought they were relating that statement to that awesome toy I wanted, but little did I know they were setting me for really life. My parents, were high school sweethearts and were married right out of high school, they began their
I was hired quickly and kept my first job for a year. During that year, I worked quite often, which had affected my school work. I didn’t make time to study and went to bed late most nights. As much as I wanted to quit, I kept working. I wanted to quit, because I feared I couldn’t keep up with school anymore. It terrified me that I would fall so behind, and never get anywhere in life. I kept faith, and I worked hard to get where I am today. I never gave up. I did not like asking for money at home, because I knew everyone was already struggling. I felt like I needed my job, so that I could make money to pay for things myself. Without work, I wouldn’t have any lunch money for school. My grandparents helped as much as they could. It's not their job though, I felt that it wasn’t fair they had to keep spending their money on me. Working has taught me great skills. I was shy before my first job. I am now more outgoing and social; I love meeting new people. I still work to this very day, and I am working hard in school. With good time management, I’m able to keep up with
I felt I had been naïve and did not want to continue to invest time, and money into a career path I was not passionate and 100% sure about. I needed to get out of my parent’s shadow and explore the real
From an economics point of view, I recently got my first real job. I was given a contract, I was put on a salary, and even received good healthcare. I was ecstatic and I couldn't believe that I finally took the first big step in my life. After a while, I began to spend more money on unnecessary things. Getting my nails done every week, getting my hair done at nicer salons, eating out more and buying nicer clothes.
It was only fourth grade, when I purchased my first flat screen TV. Impressive, right? Saving money is one of the smartest decisions I established as a kid; now that I have a job, the subsequent rewards are continuously multiplying. At only sixteen with my current hours and no direct bills, the money accumulated. Although, at this age there are many materialistic things I desire. Could you imagine a young teenager with spending power? Proudly, that is not me. From that first TV as a reward for saving, an exponential income did not affect my notion. Just recently I purchased a car all by myself, simply because I avail the power in saving money. This aspect is now part of my personality, and its reward will only progressively
In July 2013 I was struggling with the growth in my career and the direction I wanted
To begin with, I picked up a job at Dairy Queen my senior year of high school. My parents had surprised me with a brand-new truck so I wanted to give back to them. Every paycheck I earned went straight to them. Obviously, it was not the greatest job ever, but I got promoted from
A first job gives many people a purpose and often times promotes dedication, work ethic, and a well rounded character. My first Job served as a wake up call to see the world as a continuos circle of capital to be generated, it opened doors to new hobbies and experiences as well. In my junior year of high school I was given an opportunity to apply to my local gym as a lifeguard and I jumped at the opportunity. I now have experience with Job applications, interviews, and how to conduct myself in a professional manner which are all great skills to have in the work force. I am very grateful that my first job has given me the ability to realize the true worth of a dollar and that with hard work comes great reward.
My parents stopped supporting me financially which forced me to find a job as soon as possible. Furthering my education, therefore, was not something I considered to be a priority at the time. I started off as a regular sales associate in August of 2008 and worked my way up to becoming the assistant manager at the beginning of 2012. This promotion allowed me to put aside a fixed amount of money each month for my first year of college. I knew that going back to school several years after graduating high school would be challenging; therefore, I planned on saving just enough to cover all of my college expenses for my freshman year, on top of my rent and other personal expenses.
What did you learn about your career aspirations? Due to this experience did your career aspirations change?
I have started my first job and with this job my parent require me to pay for my car payment, insurance, and phone bill. The bills keep coming and now my money has to be managed properly. I now have a checking account and have a huge responsibility of making sure I do not overdraw my account. With each paycheck I struggle with this decision of putting more into my checking account or leave more for savings for college. Some day’s I still wish I could break my piggy bank open but with my future right around the corner I am faced with saving now more than ever.
That summer after school I just wanted to find a job and start making some money. Going to college for anther four year was something I thought I could not handle. I final got a job at UPS unloading trucks. At first I thought how hard could it be? But every day I would come home exhausted from working in the heat. And then when I got tiny pay check, it hit me. From then on I decided that manual labor was something that I could not do the rest of my life and I could definitely not support a family on that income. A job behind a desk in the air conditioning was what I wanted.
I woke up around noon, just like a regular Saturday, and took a shower then got dressed; only then did I realize that I was supposed to get my high school diploma that night. I did not really know what to think and I just sat at my desk for a long time thinking about what my life was going to be like in the next couple of years. I thought about living on my own, going to college, paying bills, and the scariest of all a job that I am supposed to do for the rest of my life; I was excited about all the new possibilities that were going to open up to me but I was scared about what the future actually held. I eventually started thinking about some worst-case scenarios, like all minds tend to
As far back as I could remember, I was always in a rush to grow up and be responsible. I was about thirteen when I realized I wanted a job, so I could have my own money. I’d even fill out applications online, lying about my age but it never worked. A few birthdays went by and I was celebrating my sixteenth birthday and a few weeks later; I received my first retail job. My very first job was at a popular teen store called Aeropostale. I learned and experienced a lot working there and made friends as well. Although, I got what I desired, I often had uncertainties once I really got the feel for the part-time position. In life, people leave and things change and by the end of my employment, I would soon look back and realize it.
It’s lucky for me to have parents who can support me to go to school and have a happy life. I see the miserable life of those people and I feel more than ever that I should work hard so that I’m not wasting my advantages. That’s the most important thing I learnt from this job. And it’s good to learn it before too late.