I was thinking when I started working. My mother didn't want me to get a job when I did and that I should enjoy the time I have as a kid before I turned 18. And now looking back, I'm glad I ignored her. I would have lost out in so much cash. I started when I was 17. And still at the same job 4 years later now that I'm 22. I know some parents make their kids start working at a young age and couldn't imagine living like that. I'm sure it builds a better character in the long run. the job can be anything. From working on a farm with parents, to serving at a restaurant, to paper boy, anything. Lets see what you blades think!
I had my first job at 17 as well... 5 jobs later and 20, I wish I took more time to think about what I really wanted to do... ______________________________ this is my signature. Right here.
How should I know? I see no reason to force a job on my future children. Let them decide if its what they want or not
I picked 16 because that's how old I was. I'm not sure when my child will get there first job though, as I unfortunately can't tell the future.
my dad owned a plumbing and contracting company; my mom owned a bakery. I was put to work as soon as I was able to talk. 25 years later and I'm still helping around at the bakery. I hated working at the bakery, but I had fun working plumbing and construction with my dad. being able to play around with his power tools were always the highlight of working with my dad, especially when I got to handle the jackhammer and tear down walls with a sledgehammer. i'd say it contributed to my curiosity in tearing things down and putting it back together again.
meh i don't want kids but i would say 16 if the typical teenage job isn't overtaken by robots by then