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 Jan 19 2008, 09:35 PM
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"We have to push you because you won't push yourself."
A direct quote from my mother regarding swim team. (Just so you know, I'm an extremely driven individual.) It's time to assume some responsibility and get a summer job, but my parents believe otherwise. In their minds, fifteen is too young to be working. All I'm asking for is some independence to buy what I want with my own money, and (maybe) pay half of my college tuition when the time comes. Is that too much? |
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Jan 20 2008, 03:50 PM
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I don't think 15 is too young - but in the UK anyone under the age of 18 has work hour limit. I'm not sure if it's the same in the States.
I think getting a part time job teaches you skills you simply can't learn at school. Try explaining that to your folks - it's a great experience. |
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Jan 20 2008, 06:02 PM
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QUOTE(S-Majere @ Jan 21 2008, 05:50 AM)  I think getting a part time job teaches you skills you simply can't learn at school. Try explaining that to your folks - it's a great experience. You hit the spot, that's exactly why it's so good. 
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aestheticYOU Too young? Jan 19 2008, 09:35 PM
yrrnotelekktric No. I think it`s good that people work at 15, ... Jan 19 2008, 09:38 PM 1angel3 No not at all. But at most jobs you're too you... Jan 19 2008, 09:38 PM
aestheticYOU QUOTE(1angel3 @ Jan 19 2008, 08:38 PM) No... Jan 19 2008, 09:42 PM 1angel3 QUOTE(aestheticYOU @ Jan 19 2008, 07:42 P... Jan 19 2008, 09:47 PM aestheticYOU QUOTE(1angel3 @ Jan 19 2008, 08:47 PM) Oh... Jan 19 2008, 09:51 PM DoubleJ QUOTE(aestheticYOU @ Jan 19 2008, 09:51 P... Jan 19 2008, 09:52 PM aestheticYOU QUOTE(DoubleJ @ Jan 19 2008, 08:52 PM) Gr... Jan 19 2008, 09:56 PM 1angel3 QUOTE(aestheticYOU @ Jan 19 2008, 07:51 P... Jan 19 2008, 09:53 PM Cattt I'm 16 and I think I have to work because my p... Jan 19 2008, 09:42 PM DoubleJ I believe that you must get the experience that yo... Jan 19 2008, 09:43 PM Autobahn Well most jobs (like, store jobs) are at least 16 ... Jan 19 2008, 09:43 PM superficial Actually, I don't think that you're too yo... Jan 19 2008, 09:47 PM BrandonSaunders No, there's nothing wrong with that at all. Mo... Jan 19 2008, 09:51 PM DoubleJ I know that, but even the small towns up here, the... Jan 19 2008, 10:01 PM aestheticYOU Okay, let's call it the _____ Food Market. :D Jan 19 2008, 10:07 PM pedophile i think dunkin donuts hires 15 year olds. Jan 19 2008, 11:34 PM Michelle QUOTE(aestheticYOU @ Jan 19 2008, 08:35 P... Jan 19 2008, 11:37 PM tininja I'd actually do that if I had the time. I get ... Jan 19 2008, 11:40 PM OhSoDanny It's a good thing you are showing drive at suc... Jan 20 2008, 12:24 AM MissFits Not at all!
I started working as soon as I tur... Jan 20 2008, 12:28 AM jaeman It's a good experience to start out at 15, you... Jan 20 2008, 12:33 AM aestheticYOU All of you have excellent opinions; I finally have... Jan 20 2008, 12:49 AM jaeman They probably don't want to let you go, you... Jan 20 2008, 01:05 AM aestheticYOU ^ Riiiight. Jan 20 2008, 01:23 AM stephinika That's lame though, there's nothing wrong ... Jan 20 2008, 03:58 AM aestheticYOU QUOTEI don't understand their rationale. They ... Jan 20 2008, 11:26 AM MissHygienic I don't understand their rationale. They say t... Jan 20 2008, 04:03 AM jaeman I got my first job at 14, I was a floor sweeper. Jan 20 2008, 04:13 AM superstitious If I may, the "pushing" might only be in... Jan 20 2008, 12:04 PM SoEffinMajor I don't necessarily think that 15 is too young... Jan 20 2008, 12:43 PM karmakiller I think it's good that you're willing to g... Jan 20 2008, 07:45 PM YaGurlSukedMe2SLeep depends on what kind of working. retail is a bitch... Jan 20 2008, 08:10 PM Gryffindore-Girl Ok I DO NOT think you are too young you in my opin... Jan 21 2008, 12:22 PM |
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