As teenagers, we often complain.
We complain about anything from waking up early for school to the food choices at lunch. If I had a dollar for everytime I heard a teeanger complain about their job, I’d be rich.

The workforce in America has slowly been shrinking because of the economy and you should consider yourself lucky if you have a job! Adults across the nation are struggling to find work and many are living on unemployment.

Yes, I have a job and no, I don’t think it’s the greatest job in the world, but I’m happy to have it right now. As teenagers we’re forgetting that we could be doing something much more dangerous. While most of us are flipping hamburgers at a grill or folding clothes in a retail store, there are others in the world who are fighting fires and chasing criminals.

Jobs adults hold are only getting harder. But jobs that teenagers are working aren’t changing much. In a sense, we have no reason to complain.

In reality, no one has a reason to complain about a job. It’s not like they’re doing it for free. You get paid for the effort and labor you put into the job.

You should be thankful for what you have. There are adults who can’t buy what their kids want and there are older adults who are forced to put off retirement because of unemployment.

Just remember, finding a job is tough. Never take for granted what others are struggling to get.

So keep your head held high and be proud of what you do.