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We may take a summer job as a lifeguard or get a gig bagging groceries at a supermarket.
GOBankingRates spoke with money experts to find out what their first jobs were andwhat they taught them about money.
Unlike some of her coworkers, she didnt need the money.
It taught her that money, in a sense, needs to be needed.
Perhaps you should probably save or invest.
I now prioritize financial planning, ensuring every dollar I earn has a purpose, Prather said.
Seeing their struggles made Prather think about the kind of career she wanted and the kind she didnt want.
This pushed me to think beyond hourly work and explore ways to create long-term financial stability.
She had to account for all the money in the cash drawer at the end of every shift.
I learned to be very diligent about giving customers the correct change.
There was no room for mistakes!
A job doesnt have to be a drag, Musson said.
I could be happy and make money.
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