Why I Want My First Job Essay

Most people are teenagers when they get their first job. A lot of teenagers do not necessarily need a job, but would like some extra cash so they are able to buy whatever they want without having to ask their parents. When most people get their first job they probably do not think much of it. They might think, “This will just be temporary. I will make some money and kill some time. It will not really matter". However that may not be the case, no matter how small or insignificant one thinks a job may be, they all matter and teach us something. I learned from my mother when opportunity knocks, open the door.
An opportunity came when my mom's friend offered me a job at a cancer center. Even though I was not looking for a job I said yes. It was a temporary, part time job. I was between semesters in college and unsure what I wanted to major in. Taking this job would give me exposure to the medical field, which I was considering as my field of study. Another reason I decided to take the job was because I could earn

I was so busy with the demands of my job that I had no time to remain nervous or timid. I learned how to deal with all types of people in different types of moods. Some were angry and impatient where I learned how to stay calm, some were emotional and in distressed which showed me how to have compassion and taught me empathy. I became an early riser which taught me time management and to be responsible. Having a steady income provided me the means to purchase things I wanted for a long time but could never afford on my own. Treating my parents to a lunch or dinner was gratifying and empowering. Interacting with hundreds of people on a daily basis helped me build my confidence in myself and grow as an individual. With the enormous responsibilities I had and succeeding at fulfilling them, I realized my capabilities and there by my