Summer is finally here! We can now prepare for two months filled with sunny days on the beach, plenty of swimming and countless hours of free time to do whatever we please without the pressures of academics looming over us.
However, for those who are old enough, summer is the perfect time to start applying for jobs.
There are plenty of part-time opportunities for teenagers looking to get involved in the workforce in our community. For some of us, it may be a daunting feat; there’s a sense of anxiety that surrounds the idea of working with the public or taking on such responsibility. Yet, we must keep in mind that getting a job is part of life and we should look forward to expanding our sense of knowledge and skills.
Putting up flyers advertising paid work by the hour for doing odd jobs such as yard work, chopping firewood or babysitting can be a great start. Other jobs for those who are not too keen on self-employment could include serving at a restaurant, being a cashier, stocking at a grocery store or perhaps even working at a summer camp.
Once we start having a regular schedule, we’ll begin to receive a constant flow of money; receiving a paycheck every month can be a rewarding feeling. Not only that, it may give us a newfound freedom as we’ll be able purchase things with our very own money.
Getting a part-time job doesn’t mean we will be missing out on our summer fun; we’ll have days off for leisure and to do as we please. Part-time jobs are just another event in our lives that will lead us to adulthood. It is an exciting responsibility and new take on her maturity and independence.
Macy How recently completed grade 10 at Brooks Secondary School.
