Lately I have been talking to other parents about our teens and jobs. There are a few that embrace working, but others just don't want to do it. Or, once they are working, they want to quit when it becomes boring or before they have another job lined up. Sometimes they feel like the job they have is "beneath them."It reminded me of Ashton Kutcher's four minute speech that he gave at the Teen Choice Awards one year. Although he uses the words sexy and crap in his message, he uses them in a way that is appropriate for teens.
The highlights of his message:
*Opportunity looks a lot like hard work. (Be proactive)
*He was always lucky if he had a job, and he never had a
job he was better than.
*Every job was a stepping stone.
*He never quit a job until he had another one lined up. (Put first things first)
*The sexiest things in the world are being smart, thoughtful, and generous. (Win-win)
*Build your life, don't just live it. (Begin with the end in mind)
I just may need to use this video before the next "job discussion" at my house.
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