Attempting to Find My First Job :”D
I’m an upcoming junior high school student and I’ve been doing a lot of job search online during my summer break. My parents say that it’s still pretty early to have a part-time/full-time job at my age, but I look around and teens these days are all working their a** off, whether it’s to support themselves or their family. I want to do that, I want to make an impact, a good one for my family and friends by being financially stable or capable, such as even simple gifts to display my appreciation.
But here’s the thing. When I look for a job, I look at the pay and the requirements. If I’m here seeking experience, should I focus on the salary or the job itself? I’m struggling to find the ‘right’ one because I want it to be worth my blood sweat and tears, but others say otherwise; that I should get started with any job I can do.
@CosmoSheep02
Hey there! When you're looking for a job, it's important to think about both the money and the job itself. Of course, you want to get paid fairly for your hard work, but you also need to find a job that you actually enjoy and that fits with your interests and values. It's all about finding that sweet spot between making money and feeling fulfilled. So, don't just focus on the paycheck, but also consider if the job is something you'll actually enjoy doing.
Thank you so much! :D
I’ll make sure to take your advice in my current job searching journey.
@CosmoSheep02
It's great that you are thinking about stability already. There are several factors to consider at this point. Depending upon what you'd like to do after you graduate, that might be something to consider at this point in time.
If you wish to go to college, have good grades and a well-rounded extracurricular involvement can be good. That can be a job, volunteer experience and/or involvement in activities that involve your community.
Most well-paying positions want experience, so thinking about what career you'd like to work in, trying to get experience in that line of work would be good, but anything that is similar could be a good step. Experience typically outweighs money when you need experience.
It really depends on what you are thinking about. What kind of plans do you have for your future that you are thinking about? There are so many options these days. There are some programs that offer short term programs to learn trades rather than college, something like an internship.
I'm glad you posted. I hope you'll share more about what you are thinking about what you'd like to do after graduation.
It's admirable that you want to start contributing to your family's finances this early. My one suggestion would be to look for a job with upward mobility. No matter what career path you want to take later on, promotions to management positions within a company will look good on a resumé. Showing that you can lead a team is desirable for pretty much any higher paying position no matter the industry.