tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post3035893984341472269..comments2024-02-23T20:03:41.543+11:00Comments on Clairey Hewitt: Talk Back Radio Topics: Teenagers and jobs.ClaireyHewitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15709892778460619439noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-76223520745002459022015-07-23T17:37:59.659+10:002015-07-23T17:37:59.659+10:00All my kids worked part time, mainly at Maccas. My...All my kids worked part time, mainly at Maccas. My daughter is a first year Uni student and has three part time jobs at the moment. She loves the money, but she managed to pass all her subjects with no drama. I had a horrible part time job at a dress shop when I was at school. It taught me that I never wanted to work in a dress shop again. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-2540073047278395532015-07-22T18:13:23.752+10:002015-07-22T18:13:23.752+10:00We are a pro "teen job" family here! Hub...We are a pro "teen job" family here! Hubby and I both were employed from 14 and believe each point the "get a job man" has made... We are wayyy of that stage with our little people but will def be raising them to think that's what the norm is. Steph @ SheHeartsPrettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10848720677326491777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-68055462302562640292015-07-22T13:01:28.070+10:002015-07-22T13:01:28.070+10:00That's fantastic Jodi. This is exactly what th...That's fantastic Jodi. This is exactly what the segment was about. It is not important what the job is, the 'dish-pig' role is still vital for the cafe to run and needs to be done at a high standard, learning this and sticking around for the long term rewards put your 15 year old well ahead of those without jobs, especially at age 21 against someone else who has not been required to work 'while they are busy studying'.Claireyhewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848058653374768316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-88210685952622039012015-07-22T12:46:48.809+10:002015-07-22T12:46:48.809+10:00I totally agree. Having a job is vital to future s...I totally agree. Having a job is vital to future success and teaches our kids so much more than work ethics. It teaches them responsibility, respect, independence and how to deal with different situations in the 'real world', which many teens don't see a lot of due to being online so much.<br /> <br />Both our older girls (my step-daughters) work. The eldest one has an unconventional job in that she sings at gigs every second weekend as she this is what she wants to do for a living. She has done nearly 200 gigs over the past three years. Not only is it strengthening her performance and voice, but it teaches her responsibility, management, how to deal with adults, business sense and financial responsibility. She has saved for most of her sound gear and is also saving to study in Nashville when she finishes school. She has also just started working, waitressing in a local cafe two days a fortnight. It isn't much, but is giving her a different set of responsibiities.<br /> <br />Our 15-year-old has been working since she was 14 in a local cafe. She started out as a 'dish pig' and after 12 months was promoted to waitress. Her boss is so impressed with her work ethic as she is the longest 'dish pig' to hang around. She's now seeing how persistence and effort in doing something that isn't much fun pays off. She is loving waitressing and her new pay rise! <br /><br />Both our older girls have lots of after school activities and still manage to hang out with friends and enjoy down time. It's all about family values and how you teach your kids. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651116248452404269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-33638486138586127542015-07-22T12:41:15.735+10:002015-07-22T12:41:15.735+10:00There is nothing wrong with the mind of an 80 year...There is nothing wrong with the mind of an 80 year old. It could be difference between your kids having a good job in the future - or not.Claireyhewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848058653374768316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-75176370303637232052015-07-22T12:40:26.388+10:002015-07-22T12:40:26.388+10:00You are on to this already. I have a few years to ...You are on to this already. I have a few years to go, but I like your thinking!Claireyhewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848058653374768316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-9438573416287389782015-07-22T12:31:59.908+10:002015-07-22T12:31:59.908+10:00Ihave had a job one way or another since I was 12 ...Ihave had a job one way or another since I was 12 years old. I totally agree with Mr Get A Job - I think it's character-building and teaches responsibility, independence and the importance of service. I sound like I'm 80, but that's how I feel! xMaxabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761220164069379437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-1803649468824331042015-07-22T11:53:35.484+10:002015-07-22T11:53:35.484+10:00I worked from as soon as I was old enough - first,...I worked from as soon as I was old enough - first, the local milk bar with the skeevy owner who would insist I wore skirts to work and send me up ladders at every opportunity. Then, the bookshop in the next suburb for the next three years until I finished high school.<br /><br />My kids will be working as soon as they're old enough - in fact, I use the local fruit shop precisely because they hire young people all the time (and the kids are always happy to be there!) and I'm looking for employment for Future Chaos that doesn't involve me sitting in the Maccas car park at midnight (see - looking out for #1!)<br /><br />(And, it's awesome to know that being Good At Sport is not a pre-requisite for life!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com