Comments on: Teens Don’t Have Jobs http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/ reb•e•lu•tion (reb’el lu shen) n. a teenage rebellion against low expectations Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:50:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Carys http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-540708 Carys Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:11:41 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-540708 I am almost 15 and I want to get a job sometime soon. There are a couple of places in my town, like Publix and Chick-Fil-A that consider hiring teens as young as 14, but I haven't been able to get one yet because I have schedule conflicts. However, I am going to answer the questions: Question 1: I sort of have a job. My brother and I run a very small pet-sitting business in our neighborhood. We've taken care of several people's pets and we make pretty good money for our ages. We only have one steady client at the moment, but it's an every-day thing (except for weekends!), so it's plenty to keep us busy. Question 2: There are two of my "best job" experiences. The first one was taking care of my friend's Sheltie Pisca. It was really easy and she was a well behaved dog that was pretty low maintenance. The other one was the time I went up to Knoxville, Tenessee with my dad in a semi truck, helping someone to move up there. I learned a lot about trucks and I got to help unload all the furniture. It doesn't sound fun but I loved it. Question 3: If my dad got hurt, I guess that my mom would try to find a job, but we (my brother and I) would probably do a lot of cleaning and I would be on dinner duty. Thankfully I know how to cook several things (spaghetti, tacos, tater tot casserole, etc.) and could handle that for a while. School would be kind of hard because we're homeschooled. On a side note, one thing I want to do this summer when my softball season is over is I want to volunteer at a reptile sanctuary not too far from my house. I love reptiles (yeah, I know it's weird) and would love to do that. On another side note, thank you everyone for using capitalization and right spelling and the like! It is a huge pet peeve of mine! :) I am almost 15 and I want to get a job sometime soon. There are a couple of places in my town, like Publix and Chick-Fil-A that consider hiring teens as young as 14, but I haven’t been able to get one yet because I have schedule conflicts. However, I am going to answer the questions:
Question 1: I sort of have a job. My brother and I run a very small pet-sitting business in our neighborhood. We’ve taken care of several people’s pets and we make pretty good money for our ages. We only have one steady client at the moment, but it’s an every-day thing (except for weekends!), so it’s plenty to keep us busy.
Question 2: There are two of my “best job” experiences. The first one was taking care of my friend’s Sheltie Pisca. It was really easy and she was a well behaved dog that was pretty low maintenance. The other one was the time I went up to Knoxville, Tenessee with my dad in a semi truck, helping someone to move up there. I learned a lot about trucks and I got to help unload all the furniture. It doesn’t sound fun but I loved it.
Question 3: If my dad got hurt, I guess that my mom would try to find a job, but we (my brother and I) would probably do a lot of cleaning and I would be on dinner duty. Thankfully I know how to cook several things (spaghetti, tacos, tater tot casserole, etc.) and could handle that for a while. School would be kind of hard because we’re homeschooled.
On a side note, one thing I want to do this summer when my softball season is over is I want to volunteer at a reptile sanctuary not too far from my house. I love reptiles (yeah, I know it’s weird) and would love to do that.
On another side note, thank you everyone for using capitalization and right spelling and the like! It is a huge pet peeve of mine! :)

]]> By: Melissa Renee http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-529302 Melissa Renee Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:09:40 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-529302 I'm 14, so I can't have a real job yet (besides babysiting), even though I'm very involved in my church (nursery, praise band, etc.). I can't wait to get a job, but I'm worried if I'll be able to in my small town. By the way.... Are you saying that enjoying summer and having fun is a sin? While teens need to be more responsible and productive, life should be enjoyed. It's shouldn't all be about work. I’m 14, so I can’t have a real job yet (besides babysiting), even though I’m very involved in my church (nursery, praise band, etc.). I can’t wait to get a job, but I’m worried if I’ll be able to in my small town.

By the way…. Are you saying that enjoying summer and having fun is a sin? While teens need to be more responsible and productive, life should be enjoyed. It’s shouldn’t all be about work.

]]> By: Brittany http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-524507 Brittany Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:45:04 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-524507 Unfortunately, many young people have a difficult time finding people who will even hire them. My brother was unable to get any job before he was 16, while my now 13-year old brother (who is completely ready to work) can't get a job. He has started an odd jobs business, but it's sad that often young people who want to work can't even find someone willing to give them a chance. Unfortunately, many young people have a difficult time finding people who will even hire them. My brother was unable to get any job before he was 16, while my now 13-year old brother (who is completely ready to work) can’t get a job. He has started an odd jobs business, but it’s sad that often young people who want to work can’t even find someone willing to give them a chance.

]]> By: Jess http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-519637 Jess Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:11:43 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-519637 I want a job!! I think jobs are really important and they teach responsiblity! I have been babysitting sense I was 8... I'm so thankful for the oppurtunity and am glad that my parents have never been people that let me watch tv all day!! (in fact are famile has NEVER had cable!) (And again I use to think WHY? but now it's not that bad I'm very thankful for there decision!!) We also use to live on a farm and i'm grateful for that because it taught me responsiblity and to care for and complete things that I started! Was it fun? I'll be totally honest...NO!! 1/2 of the time it wasn't! But I would cont. to do it! It's taught me so much! Work isn't always fun but the lessons you'll learn from it are often VERY good!!! I'm thankful that my parents taught me and my siblings at a young age the importances of work... Now i'm 14 and I still have many responsibilities... I mow the lawn, babysit, I have weekly jobs, and etc.. I don't always like doing my jobs but in the end I see the importants of it! I'm VERY thankful for work and that i'm able to work! :) God Bless I want a job!! I think jobs are really important and they teach responsiblity! I have been babysitting sense I was 8… I’m so thankful for the oppurtunity and am glad that my parents have never been people that let me watch tv all day!! (in fact are famile has NEVER had cable!) (And again I use to think WHY? but now it’s not that bad I’m very thankful for there decision!!) We also use to live on a farm and i’m grateful for that because it taught me responsiblity and to care for and complete things that I started! Was it fun? I’ll be totally honest…NO!! 1/2 of the time it wasn’t! But I would cont. to do it! It’s taught me so much! Work isn’t always fun but the lessons you’ll learn from it are often VERY good!!! I’m thankful that my parents taught me and my siblings at a young age the importances of work… Now i’m 14 and I still have many responsibilities… I mow the lawn, babysit, I have weekly jobs, and etc.. I don’t always like doing my jobs but in the end I see the importants of it! I’m VERY thankful for work and that i’m able to work! :)
God Bless

]]> By: Emily Dibble http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-519417 Emily Dibble Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:15:57 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-519417 Question one: I ort-of had a job this summer. My brother has a lawnmowing/yardwork business and one lady he worked for was in a wheelchair. On Thursdays we would both go over and he would do outside work and i would do inside work. The why part is just because i could have used the extra money. I also babysat maybe once a month for one of my mom's friends and twice or three time a week. The why for my mom's friend was the same for my other job; for my mom, because she could use a little time away from her angels with very crooked halos. Question two: My Best or worst job...hmmm. I guess my best job was helping my dad at work staining a house. What i learned? To be patient, do a good job no matter how long it takes. Question three: My dad is our only source of income, so if he was injured and couldn't work, we'd be doomed. if my mom got hurt, i could probably handle meals and taking care of the house...probably. I don't know how peaceful the house would be, but i could probably do it. (I can cook and clean, i just can't do it all. and sometimes my brothers need a little prodding to help out, a little more that would be good for me to give.) Question one: I ort-of had a job this summer. My brother has a lawnmowing/yardwork business and one lady he worked for was in a wheelchair. On Thursdays we would both go over and he would do outside work and i would do inside work. The why part is just because i could have used the extra money. I also babysat maybe once a month for one of my mom’s friends and twice or three time a week. The why for my mom’s friend was the same for my other job; for my mom, because she could use a little time away from her angels with very crooked halos.
Question two: My Best or worst job…hmmm. I guess my best job was helping my dad at work staining a house. What i learned? To be patient, do a good job no matter how long it takes.
Question three: My dad is our only source of income, so if he was injured and couldn’t work, we’d be doomed. if my mom got hurt, i could probably handle meals and taking care of the house…probably. I don’t know how peaceful the house would be, but i could probably do it. (I can cook and clean, i just can’t do it all. and sometimes my brothers need a little prodding to help out, a little more that would be good for me to give.)

]]> By: Abby http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-516878 Abby Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:57:41 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-516878 Did you have a job this summer? Why or why not? This summer, I started my first job. I got it mainly for two reasons: First of all, I realized that college is not cheap, and that I need to start saving now. Second, I wanted to have the experience of doing work for someone else, and (please note that I read your book after I got my job) I later realized that this was a big thing that I could do for God: I was noted as weird, partly because of my high standards of purity, work ethic, etc. However, by God's grace I was able to stand firm; And I can truly say I never did it on my own-- He put the words in my mouth, and the courage in my heart to stand up for what I believe in, and not become afraid of what people would think of me. Tell us about the best (or worst) job you’ve ever had. What did you learn from the experience? My job was as a fruit picker this year; I loved the physical workout I got, and the wonderful new, christian friends I made. However, I have learned that you really should not get a job unless you have established your beliefs firmly. Once you are around non-christian people, you might be tempted to change your beliefs to be portrayed as a "Cool" person (or "Normal"). God will honor those who honor him and stand firm against the pressures of this world. Therefore, I think that you should not get a job until you are mature enough, or until the Lord lays it on your heart. Hypothetical Situation: If (God forbid) one of your parents was injured and unable to work and you were forced to help provide for your family, what skills do you have that could help generate an income? I now know how to : run a cash register, calculate sums/change in my head, I can pick/sort fruit, I can bake, clean, babysit, communicate with other's, make subs, bag groceries, and weigh vegetables. I am also working on my American Sign Language skills, which I could hopefully use in a school (teaching). I can play the piano -- this is a skill that can be used to help others even when it is not required ( i.e. playing in a nursing home, etc.) Did you have a job this summer? Why or why not?
This summer, I started my first job. I got it mainly for two reasons: First of all, I realized that college is not cheap, and that I need to start saving now. Second, I wanted to have the experience of doing work for someone else, and (please note that I read your book after I got my job) I later realized that this was a big thing that I could do for God: I was noted as weird, partly because of my high standards of purity, work ethic, etc. However, by God’s grace I was able to stand firm; And I can truly say I never did it on my own– He put the words in my mouth, and the courage in my heart to stand up for what I believe in, and not become afraid of what people would think of me.

Tell us about the best (or worst) job you’ve ever had. What did you learn from the experience?
My job was as a fruit picker this year; I loved the physical workout I got, and the wonderful new, christian friends I made. However, I have learned that you really should not get a job unless you have established your beliefs firmly. Once you are around non-christian people, you might be tempted to change your beliefs to be portrayed as a “Cool” person (or “Normal”). God will honor those who honor him and stand firm against the pressures of this world. Therefore, I think that you should not get a job until you are mature enough, or until the Lord lays it on your heart.

Hypothetical Situation: If (God forbid) one of your parents was injured and unable to work and you were forced to help provide for your family, what skills do you have that could help generate an income?

I now know how to : run a cash register, calculate sums/change in my head, I can pick/sort fruit, I can bake, clean, babysit, communicate with other’s, make subs, bag groceries, and weigh vegetables. I am also working on my American Sign Language skills, which I could hopefully use in a school (teaching). I can play the piano — this is a skill that can be used to help others even when it is not required ( i.e. playing in a nursing home, etc.)

]]> By: Jessica http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-509554 Jessica Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:50:29 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-509554 I think ALL teens should get jobs I think no I know that it teaches responsiblity, it gives confidence,it teaches how to save money, teaches communcation skills, and it teaches how to save for your future like college and for a car... You don't have to start big when I was 8yrs. old I started babysitting w/ my sister I didn't make alot of money but it helps when your young to learn to save---Now I still babysit but I know that I'm going to start to look for job now so I can save for a car and college! Learning how to work when your young is better then learning how to work when your 19!! I think ALL teens should get jobs I think no I know that it teaches responsiblity, it gives confidence,it teaches how to save money, teaches communcation skills, and it teaches how to save for your future like college and for a car…
You don’t have to start big when I was 8yrs. old I started babysitting w/ my sister I didn’t make alot of money but it helps when your young to learn to save—Now I still babysit but I know that I’m going to start to look for job now so I can save for a car and college! Learning how to work when your young is better then learning how to work when your 19!!

]]> By: Dianna M. http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-503086 Dianna M. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:34:43 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-503086 This summer I did not have a paying job, but could be said to have a full time job with organizing a benefit concert. It is has taught me much in communication and responsibility, though I have a lot to learn. :) As to the hypothetical question, I've been volunteering at the local library and have learned enough for a part time job. (hopefully) ;) This summer I did not have a paying job, but could be said to have a full time job with organizing a benefit concert. It is has taught me much in communication and responsibility, though I have a lot to learn. :)

As to the hypothetical question, I’ve been volunteering at the local library and have learned enough for a part time job. (hopefully) ;)

]]> By: Michaela http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-498943 Michaela Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:15:58 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-498943 to answer the first question I would have to say that I don't have a job that pays weekly but I do babysit quite often to answer the first question I would have to say that I don’t have a job that pays weekly but I do babysit quite often

]]> By: Molly http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-492391 Molly Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:14:39 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/08/teens-dont-have-jobs/#comment-492391 "Did you have a job this summer? Why or why not?" I have been majorly blessed with two parents who have an amazing work ethic that they have passed down to me and my three brothers; as such I've been working with my mom cleaning houses ever since I was 13 (I'm 17 now and just bought a horse trailer and a truck last month--now to build up my savings again XD ). I've also had odd jobs in the past involving baling hay, yard work, and helping our farrier with horses. I don't know what I'd do if I _didn't_ have a job. "Tell us about the best (or worst) job you’ve ever had. What did you learn from the experience?" I honestly can't remember a 'worst' job--or a 'best' one, for that matter. I do love working with my farrier and helping work with horses, though. Hypothetical Situation: If (God forbid) one of your parents was injured and unable to work and you were forced to help provide for your family, what skills do you have that could help generate an income? Well. That actually happened a couple of years ago when my dad had back problems (compressed discs) and wasn't able to work for almost a year after he had surgery. My mom and I nearly doubled the houses that we normally clean to take up the slack--we had 2-3 houses a day five days a week. It was pretty intense for a while there, but we made it through with a bit of belt-tightening. “Did you have a job this summer? Why or why not?”

I have been majorly blessed with two parents who have an amazing work ethic that they have passed down to me and my three brothers; as such I’ve been working with my mom cleaning houses ever since I was 13 (I’m 17 now and just bought a horse trailer and a truck last month–now to build up my savings again XD ). I’ve also had odd jobs in the past involving baling hay, yard work, and helping our farrier with horses. I don’t know what I’d do if I _didn’t_ have a job.

“Tell us about the best (or worst) job you’ve ever had. What did you learn from the experience?”

I honestly can’t remember a ‘worst’ job–or a ‘best’ one, for that matter. I do love working with my farrier and helping work with horses, though.

Hypothetical Situation: If (God forbid) one of your parents was injured and unable to work and you were forced to help provide for your family, what skills do you have that could help generate an income?

Well. That actually happened a couple of years ago when my dad had back problems (compressed discs) and wasn’t able to work for almost a year after he had surgery. My mom and I nearly doubled the houses that we normally clean to take up the slack–we had 2-3 houses a day five days a week. It was pretty intense for a while there, but we made it through with a bit of belt-tightening.

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