Proverbs 14:23, “In all labor there is profit, But
mere talk leads only to poverty” (AMP).
One
of the best ways to optimally engage teenagers during the long vacation is to get
them gainful employment. It may be a full time job, like the ones in an office,
a shop or a restaurant, or a part time one, as assisting summer school pupils,
volunteering at a crèche or in a hospital/clinic/church/mosque/etc. Not only do
jobs make teenagers busy during their holidays, but also help them earn some
pocket money.
Getting a job as a
teenager can be very difficult and is becoming increasingly difficult because
of the declining economy. Nevertheless, parents should try really hard to help get
jobs for their teenagers because the benefits are tremendous. Apart from the
obvious benefit of earning money and having spending cash, there are dozens of
other benefits of teens getting a job. With a job, teenagers learn to be
responsible and this will help them in their further educational pursuits and
as adults.
Teenagers will
learn how to be on time and learn to follow through on commitments. This will
help them understand the responsibility their parents have and will teach those
valuable lessons that one has to work hard for money which builds a wholesome attitude. Of course most people
would prefer to sleep in during the holidays but if you set that pattern for
yourself as a teenager, it may be hard to break when you are an adult. Another
skill you will learn is how to communicate with all types of people and it will
certainly help in your early career and in whatever career you choose.
Another benefit
that you will gain is that with one experience, each job will lead to the next
one. New employers will be impressed with your CV, that you have started
somewhere and so it makes sense to start as soon as possible. In the future,
after completion of your higher education, you become very attractive to
employers because of the level and varied work experiences you have acquired.
Hiring agents especially, cannot help but notice how you have utilized your ‘free’
time doing what many of your peers are disinclined to do. In the end, you stand
a better chance of securing your dream job and enjoying a fantastic career.
In the event that
you choose to establish and manage your own business venture, the knowledge and
exposure you have received in the various work places would become good assets
to be deployed in your business. As a business owner, you need to know a lot
about customer service, book keeping, sales, inventory, etc, and having been
exposed to them, will give you some advantage over your competition.
No teenager, if
opportunity arises, should stay idle during this holiday. There is always something
to do. Only be diligent and hardworking in order to succeed - Ecclesiastes 9:10a, “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with
all your might” (AMP).
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