Has being a student employee ever interested you? Being a student employee comes with many ups and downs, but is overall a great experience according to our interviewees. Youth employment could teach you hard work, time management, financial independence, and it builds your resume. Yes, it will be stressful at first, but the good outweighs the bad.
A senior at Saugus, Erin Trousdale works at the Tilly’s off of McBean. She told the Scroll, “the work environment is healthy, and everyone is so friendly and helpful. [Her] favorite part of working as a student is that [her] coworkers are all of a similar age, so it helps [her] meet new people from other schools and make new friends. [Her] least favorite part of working as a student is that it can be difficult to manage school and work and be able to do [her] shifts as well as [her] homework.”
“[She] would definitely recommend working a job to other students because it helps with skills that many students haven’t learned like social skills and how to work as an employee. [She] also feels more independent now that [she] has her own income. The workload isn’t too bad. Sometimes it can be hard, but it’s manageable. Since most of [her] shifts are only four and a half hours, [she] usually has enough time to finish all [her] schoolwork…[She] definitely recommends retail stores, especially Tilly’s, to others because [she] feels like [She] has learned so much from working there and [she] likes working at a place that [she] likes to shop at herself. Also, [she] finds that the hours are really good, especially during back to school time, which gives [her] an opportunity to make more money.”
Working as an Olive Garden host offers numerous benefits for any teenager. One of the key advantages are flexible work hours, which is perfect to balance life commitments such as school, social lives and extracurriculars. As a host, a teen can learn how to control the flow of a busy restaurant and make guests feel welcomed. Interacting with guests can also enhance social skills. The environment at Olive Garden will offer teens a chance to handle unexpected situations while working collaboratively and handling multiple tasks.
For a teenager, a job at Chipotle provides a fulfilling and engaging work experience. The job provides hands-on food preparation, customer service, and work experience. Chipotle’s environment is inclusive and supportive making it easy for young employees to feel valued and motivated, this will build strong connections with colleagues and will result in personal growth. With the added benefits of paid time off, competitive compensation and tuition assistance, chipotle is a classic choice for teens looking to build a solid foundation for their future. Additionally, the experience at Chipotle can make anyone a great candidate for upcoming job opportunities. The sense of community and responsibility developed during this role can boost confidence and prepare teens for challenges in their professional and personal lives.
Morgan Guardado, A senior here at Saugus says, “The work environment for [her] honestly is amazing, [she] has always loved working and making [her] own money since [she] could start at the age of 15. At Makenna Koffee their environment is amazing and everyone that works there is so nice and helpful. [she] would 100% recommend working a job to other students [her] age because it prepares you for the real world. It also helps you save up for college and become more independent and learn new things every day.”
Morgan says, “[she] would recommend applying to Makenna and other coffee shops because it is very different from working anywhere else” At Makenna Morgan is, “ working with up to 12 other girls in one shift and talking to over 100 people a day. It helps you with social skills, teamwork skills, and how to problem solve.
