What I've learnt from my first job.

I have always known that you don't just learn things as school. But I didn't really understand this until towards the end of last year, when I got my first job.
Before I started I was super excited to learn how everything worked and to earn money to spend on things I love.  I didn't realise then how much I would learn and grow as a person from having my first job, and the valuable life skills it would teach me.
Today I want to share some things that this job has taught me:

How to manage money
I didn't realise that I would learn how to manage what I bought, and how to save for the future. I have learnt what is worth buying, and how to save for something that I want. But I have also learnt the value of money if that makes sense. It is kind of like seeing how much something costs and going "that's 3 hours work, is it worth it?".

How to talk to people
I used to be really shy and hate talking to people in shops, I even hated going up and ordering something. From work I've learnt how to talk to people and make conversation with them...which leads me too...

Confidence
This job has dramatically improved my confidence, at school and just in everyday life. I am more confident to speak up in class and to ask the teachers for help.

How to manage my time
When I am working I have to use the spare time I have really well. I have to be productive when I sit down to do some homework and get as much done as I can. Having blocks when I have to be at work has helped me learn how to manage my time and bring more balance to my life.

I am really glad that my first job has taught me all these skills, and while it may feel a bit boring while I am there I am learning a lot about how the world works.

When did something teach you when you weren't expecting it?
xxxPoppy