Getting My First Job

This was my 2nd year in clothing construction and my 7th year in girls buymanship. If you know me good enough you would know that I don’t dress up often so when I do it must be a special occasion. During buymanship and clothing construction I am able to dress up some and as much as I want to. These last 2 years I have enjoyed making something that I can use quite frequently in clothing construction, doing so makes me feel good about myself and what I've done.

Think back to when you were eight years old. You might have had older siblings, or older friends that were always allowed to do things you were not. Your mom would always say “when you’re ten you can”. Think back to when you were fourteen, you would ask your mom to go out somewhere with your friends without any parental supervision, your mom would laugh and say “when you’re sixteen you can”. Growing up, all anyone wants to be is older. When you are a little kid you want to be a teenager, when you are a teenager you want to be in your twenties. That only slightly changes when you get older. Then people want to go back an relive the “good ol’ days” and the “best time of their lives”. No one ever appreciates and enjoys where they are in that specific moment. All people want to do is press rewind or press fast forward.There is never any acceptance of the present. The song Sixteen by Thomas Rhett argues that the listener should accept where they are in life and enjoying what they're doing in that moment.

As teenager, many people say their adolescence is one of the most important phases in anyone’s life. As a teenager, you get to experience many great events like going to high school football games, dating your first boyfriend or girlfriend, getting your driver license, and graduating from high school. As I look back, I believe that getting my first job was the most important event in my adolescence. I was very enthusiastic about getting my first job. I enjoyed that fact that I will be able to earn my own money and not having to ask my mother for any earn. Surprising, there was only one obstacle that was holding me back and that was the fact that I was a

As I revisit my past, I realize that every decision I made created a rough road for my passage into adulthood. I became a waitress at 15 years old; which at that time was considered the second most stressful job in America, the first being Air Traffic Controller. Additionally, I quit school at 16 years old; needing more time to be able to support myself. Moreover, I began a relationship with a man that was ten years older than me. These three major decisions in my life created complicated life options in my adult life. For instance, when I turned 44 years old, being a server severely damaged my back; causing me to endure back surgery; thus, giving me few career choices until I can retire. Lastly, my selection in a mate resulted in having a baby; which changed every aspect for the rest of my

I got a job. While this began to solve the financial problem, a new challenge arrived. I had to learn how to balance all aspects of my life. On top of working thirty to forty hours a week, I had to help babysit my brothers, complete an online class, maintain my grades for both my senior and junior classes, perform with my high school band, and continue my social life. Balancing all of these responsibilities has definitely made me more mature and helped my transition into adulthood. It gave me the skills necessary to live independently, and achieve the goals both my family and I have set out for

When I was seventeen, fresh out of high school, I did not have a clue what I wanted to do or where I was headed in my life. I worked two jobs and stayed up all night studying. I got married and had my first child which led me to drop out and started working full time.

From a kid till the end of my senior year of college I was treated as a “princess” my parents never let me do hardships and give me whatever I want. That was why I was so dependent. I can vividly remember when my parents finally let me go and I have to enter adulthood. When I arrived to MSU, it was like “Adulthood 101” to me. I learn how to budget and prioritize what is important, I learn the basic of cooking and finally have responsibilities. This actually shocked myself because I finally become independent, now I have to worry taking care of myself or manage on living on my own. I don’t consider it as a bad thing at all, I actually like this change.

Teenage years – become a teenager mean they become more independent and less reliant they no longer need support from an adult. They begin to understand what acceptable behaviour is and what us not and learn what is right and wrong. When getting older you form strong friendships but may need adults to step in when a disagreement or argument happens.

You start to realize the phrase “money makes the world go round” is very true. Basic items like laundry detergent, hygiene, and supplies becomes more important. The new video game you waited for a long time is too expensive. If you come from a poor family college is on you and only you. The world of adulthood becomes scary and you become scared. You begin to question yourself if you will be able to stay in school since tuition went up. You begin to find desperate ways to make a quick buck and pray no one in your family or inner circle finds out. You realize life is like gambling. Sometimes you win the jackpot. Sometimes you lose

This stage of life is the age of exploration, possibilities, instability, self-focus, and the age of feeling in between. I feel as though my life is still up in the air. Anything can happen at this point and that goes for pretty much all aspects of my life. I am not in a relationship, but that issues is put on the back burner for now. Some of the more important issues are school, and a career path. I see my peers or others in my age group dropping out and starting families and just finding a convenient 9 to 5 job. I consider that risky behavior because they have no degree under their belt and they are not making any progress finically in that part time job that they are holding. Yes, college is not for everyone, but I feel like those who are able bodied should do everything in their power to have a prosperous and stable future. This will not only help them in the future, but

I am becoming a more mature person; I do not focus on petty things; I put what is important first. There are much better things to have my mind on and consume my time then trivial, high school, teenage drama. With becoming more mature, I became more independent; I do not have a job or a license, but I do not rely on my parents to do everything for me. After my mother started working, I knew I had to step up to help her take care of the house. Even now since my father lost two of his finger tips from an accident at work, I have stepped up helping her more than ever.

One significant event in my life was when I began taking a professional photography course. The course lasted 5 weeks, instructed by a professional photographer who would teach students about lighting, composition, using a camera properly, and more. I was eager to learn more and improve my photography skills. Unfortunately, when I started the first class, I realized I was the youngest one there. Most of the other students were either new moms looking to take pictures of their babies, or retirees interested in picking up a new hobby. I felt out of place, and wanted to give up quit the class. I dreaded going back, simply because I was the only teenager there. I thought I would be looked down upon for my age, as if the other people attending the

It wasn’t until the end of the day that Susan pulled me aside and gave me some good advice. In her words, “People in the store are going to drive you mad. They are the pickiest, finickiest folks I’ve ever seen. But if you keep a smile on your face, keep calm and do a good job, you’ll survive the day, and we’ll get along just fine.” Even though it wasn’t exactly the greatest advice ever, it was what helped me keep my sanity the whole season I was there. I made some good friends, good money and I realized that working isn’t as easy as it seems. But all in all, it was a good job, and a good

“Well, I did it; so can you.” One of the most cliche phrases for adults, and one of the most inaccurate. It’s been at least 30 years since you were my age. Back when you were my age, the internet didn’t exist. College was a given as long as you had maintained grades which weren’t completely awful. A part-time job could get you through college with minimum debt. These are all concerns that this generation has that you didn’t. And these are serious concerns; some a matter of falling into poverty. We have different struggles, but we don’t have a different nature. Teenagers will remain the same irrational beings and as a rational adult, it is your job to aid us through it. Although times have changed, the teenage brain still works the same; as

This summer, I got my very first job as a cashier at a local grocery store. On my first day, I held the enthusiasm and zeal equal to that of a child waiting to open presents on Christmas Day. That excitement drained pretty quickly because as it turns out, grocery shopping is NOT a pleasant experience for most people. Needless to say, by the time they’ve struggled through the store, picked out their groceries, and dragged their cart with the one wheel that turns wildly to the left, these people are not happy campers. And who has to deal with them? I do. In my few short months in the grocery biz, I learned that the worst customers EVER are the Mr. Know-It-Alls. “This price isn’t low enough.” “Are you SURE that’s the right code for apples?” Yes, lady, I’m sure. Yet, nothing takes the cake like Queen Know It All, the customer who felt the need to aggressively offer lifestyle advice. As I scanned her protein bars, bottled waters, and “healthy” fruit smoothies, she said “You know… you should really try some of this stuff. You might even lose a few pounds. From the looks of you, paired with your young age, you should probably lose about a hundred. How about I come back after your shift and pick out some new food for you?” I respectfully declined her offer with a nervous laugh and went on with my day. But I just could NOT get her… helpful advice out of my mind. When my shift was over, I went and picked up one of the fruit smoothies she had bought. Looking at the