Let's be honest, not every teenager has the luxury of being handed everything they want. Some of us actually have to use a little elbow grease to get the things we desire. Part-time, minimum wage jobs are the key to many teenage bank accounts. Whether it be fast food, retail, or family businesses; we bust our butts almost daily to get that paycheck. Good work ethic has started to become extinct in this day in age, but a few of us still have a knack for hard work. Those of us who have that quality are often known as "Workaholics."
1. You have multiple jobs or just work an outlandish amount of hours for still being a kid.
Why work the minimum, when you could just work all the time instead? Am I right?
2. You are often looking for another job to add to the list.
"Being a waitress sounds fun, I think I'll apply there."
3. When someone asks you to cover their shift.
More hours mean more money, so of course you're going to cover that Saturday shift for Suzie.
4. Overtime is a blessing and a curse.
The overtime looks great on a paycheck, but not so great on your sleep schedule.
5. Your sleep schedule is whacked.
If we're being real here, you have no sleep schedule. You sleep any time that you may be available, and you've become a professional at power naps.
6. Microwaveable dinners have become real meals to you.
When there's no time to actually cook something, the Banquet dinners have your back.
7. You never actually take all of your breaks.
Sure, a few minutes of sitting sounds nice, but you have important things to get done. You can always take a break when you get home.
8. You have money out the wazoo, but no time to spend it.
It doesn't sound awful until you've lived it, but having money burning a hole in your pocket is torture.
9. "I can't. I have to work"
It's pretty much your catchphrase. At this rate, it will probably be your last words.
10. Making plans with you requires an appointment.
"I'm free on Wednesday between six and 10 o'clock."
11. When you're actually blessed with a day off, you're not sure what to do with yourself.
You want to spend time with friends, but you also have to leave time for errands, personal hygiene, chores, and personal hygiene. You usually end up taking a nap.
12. You've lost "friends" because of work.
"You're always at work." You never make time for me." "You never do anything fun anymore."
13. But your coworkers have become some of your best friends, so it's okay.
They actually understand the time management struggle. Plus, you see them all the time since you're always at work.
14. You really do love your job, even if you do complain about it all the time.
The lack of free time sucks, but you really do enjoy the work you do. It may not be where you want to work for the rest of your life, but it's an experience that you will cherish forever.
