A Step Forward
Written by Cassie Licari & Dominique Houle on 07/07/10
Photo by BENJIECI on Flickr
Having our own income is always exciting. Whether we want to buy that dress we’ve been eyeing at the store, or that video game we’ve always wanted, it’s fun to know that we have money to call our own. When we were younger, our parents may have helped us learn the value of a dollar by giving us a small allowance for doing simple chores or a good deed. But as we get older, the responsibly of earning money for ourselves rests in our own hands.
Getting a part-time job is an awesome opportunity to take on while you’re a teenager. There are endless jobs out there waiting just for you! Whether you like babysitting, working in retail, working at a grocery store or even helping an older sibling or cousin build homes, there are lots of jobs to suit your interests. This way you will be earning money for yourself and gaining great experience that can help you in the future. The benefits of this will go beyond the shopping mall – you will be proud of yourself!
To better prepare yourself for an interview, check out these tips. You can also visit our Knowzone section for information on how to write your resume, and this website is helpful as well. Service Canada also has what are called Service Canada Centres for Youth all across the country. These centres help teens acquire meaningful employment, free of charge.
With this freedom comes the decision of what to do with your money. For some helpful tips on how to save and spend money wisely, click here. In addition to this, it’s always good to set appropriate goals for yourself. In doing so, you will not only feel happy and secure about your future, but you have something to strive for and work towards.
Making the most out of our teenage years can drastically change the way we see the world, and the way the world sees us. By pointing ourselves in the right direction, it will prove beneficial for us in every aspect of our lives, now and in the future!
