en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:08:58 GMT 15 By Ana Sabillon
A job is considered good or bad depending on who is working. There are some exceptions, but for the most part it’s an individual opinion. Everyone has a reason for the things that they do. The question is: what are students’ motives for fi nding a job? “I work for the money,” said Micheal Acosta, 10th grade communications and entertainment student. Acosta works with his sister on the weekends as a busboy. When asked why he didn’t leave his job he said, “its because of my sister. We maintain a bad job to keep each other company.” On a different note some teenagers don’t only think of the money as money to spend, but as their fi rst step to independence. “I got a job so that I wouldn’t have to hear from my mother every time I need money. Well I’ve gained a lot of experience from it, but it’s basically for the money,” said Eduardo, 17 year old Barbara Goleman Senior High student. Even though teenagers think having a job makes them independent and shows that they are responsible some adults think differently. “I don’t agree with students working… you should devote time to your studies,” said Mr. O’Brien, a mathematics teacher. Mr. O’Brien believes that in the 12th grade students have more time in their hands to devote to other non-school activities because they have already obtained most of their credits needed to graduate. Something else that we questioned was what made a job good or bad. “A good job is one that you really enjoy,” said Eduardo. “I personally would like to get a job at Circuit City because I like electronics. I am also good at selling,” said Eduardo. “There is no such thing as a bad job. I believe that you learn out of everything you do,” said Joshua Martinez, 18 year-old Hialeah Miami Lakes High graduate. Apart from having a job and just doing it for the money, there are also teenagers who work for the experience and don’t worry about their paycheck. People who are interested in gaining experience can research online and fi nd places in which they can earn an internship. Working long hours for either the experience you are willing to gain or for the money you receive, keeping a job is hard work. Whether having a job is right or not, it is up to the individual person to decide. ]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:16:00 GMT