22-year-old Gets First Job, Parents Demand She Contributes $3000 a Month to Their Mortgage

How much should parents expect their adult child to contribute if they live with them? Kids living with their parents as adults is becoming increasingly common these days, primarily because it is usually the more economical option. It is only fair that the parents expect a financial contribution to the household, but the likelihood is …
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‘9 to 5, what a way to make a living’: 28 Memes for all the job-hunting people looking for their first work experience

Is it absolutely necessary to get a job?  One of those «rites of passage» for adults is to get your first formal job. And no, Kevin, mowing the lawn for your neighbour once when you were fourteen doesn’t count. I’m talking about an actual job, with a fixed salary and work hours, something that allows …
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20-year-old data entry employee is laughed at when she says she’s overworked, stands her ground and makes her boss finish the job: ‘I was, and still am, super proud.’

Young employee uses her confident stare to get her boss to understand her overloaded workload.  Sometimes, it takes more than words to get someone to understand the gravity of what you are trying to say. This is beautifully portrayed by parents around the world when their kid is acting up and not listening to them. …
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‘Absolutely report her and her business’: Shady birthday party company requires 8 weeks of free labor from teenage employees

Getting your first job can be exciting. It feels like a step toward independence, having your own money, and making your own way in the world. It can also be a frightening awakening to the grim realities of the adult working world. My first job was a bundle of interesting experiences. I had an eccentric …
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