First Jobs, Janitors & Roast Beef: Why Our Kids Need to Work with Christy Wright

Business Coach Christy Wright and I are keeping it real (and in sweatpants) as we dive into our very worst jobs—think janitor shifts, Arby’s roast beef runs, and newspaper cubicle nightmares.  It’s a hilarious walk down the employment Hall of Shame—but beneath the laughs and low wages, there's a deeper convo: why our kids need to work. From confidence to character (and maybe a little cash for snacks), this episode is your permission slip to raise gritty, responsible humans. You’ve been asking for this one! And it’s everything you’d expect: raw, real and ridiculous.  LIFE HAPPENS. Let’s Talk About It. LIsten in (00:00) Why Your Child Needs a Job (09:07) Building Resilience Through Childhood Responsibilities (14:08) Teaching Kids Responsibility Through Work (21:28) Teaching Responsibility Through Privilege Points (29:31) Teens Working (36:48) Teaching Professionalism Through Teen Jobs (43:20) Raising Confident and Resilient Kids Sign up to receive Paula’s email where she keeps it real about what it’s like being a parent in America. And, if you’re a working mom, make sure you’re getting The CARRY ALL email, the load-lessening newsletter for and by working moms.  Want to watch this episode? Watch on your Spotify app, or head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  If you want to connect with Christy, follow her on Instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices