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Teenager and first job

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HowmuchcanispendatChristmas · 01/07/2023 19:56

So my 14 year old has their first job in a salon. Simple tasks ie making drinks and sweeping etc. Three Saturdays a month for about £120. They love the idea of the money but says it’s boring and got very upset about going in today. I’ve said this is the real world we don’t all like all aspects of our job. I know come next Saturday we will have a repeat of today tears etc about going in.
Now ainbu to say suck it up think of the money you can spend on your social life . If you don’t go don’t ask me to fund it for you . ( she begged me to help get her a job)

or Aibu and shouldn’t force her in .
Thanks

OP posts:
megletthesecond · 02/07/2023 13:29

I'd persuade her to stick it out until the end of the summer holidays. Once she's been paid a couple of times and is out of the school routine she might change her mind.

SilverGlitterBaubles · 02/07/2023 13:32

At that age teenagers moan about everything. I would try and focus on the positives, she is gaining experience which will help for future work and hopefully when she gets paid she will see the benefits of earning money and feel more encouraged to keep going.

Floofydawg · 02/07/2023 13:47

CaptainMyCaptain · 01/07/2023 20:04

I don't think it's even legal at 14.

Agree. My daughter had to wait until she was 16 to get a job.

greyhairnomore · 02/07/2023 13:53

shortandpaleandoldandugly · 02/07/2023 08:27

Why does a 14 year old child need to be financially independent?

She's not financially independent, she's earning £120 a month , it's pocket money.

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