Categories: Young Professional

The Benefits of Having a Part-Time Job in High School

Sure, you might think having a part-time job while you’re in high school will be challenging, and I’m not saying it isn’t. But, it is also very beneficial. And who knows, you might actually enjoy working more so than doing those tedious chores at home to earn an allowance.

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Work experience

When you apply to get a job, you’re probably expecting a ton of boring, monotonous work – a big waste of your time. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. With every task that you complete, you gain some experience that looks great on your resume, no matter how small it may by. By gaining this work experience early on, you’ve already got a head-start on many other prospective college students!

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Meeting new people

Now here’s where you’ll make most of your work experience: coworkers. Sure, meeting new people can be scary and might seem unpleasant, but once you’re able to look past that, you’ll find out that these people can possibly become your friends and help you professionally in the future. Working around people who have good vibes and are pleasant to be around might become something you look forward to!

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Earning money

What high school student doesn’t want to earn their own spending money? Enough said. Just imagine going to work as doing your homework, but instead of getting an “A,” you get a nice paycheck or wad of cash. Plus, by earning your own money, you get a sense of being financially capable and responsible which will help in the future. And let’s not forget the value of saving money.

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By getting a part-time job in high school, you’ll gain much more experience than you would expect. You’ll learn time management skills, the value of money, and what it means to be a team player.

 

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Jillian Chaves

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