Whether working the register at a local restaurant, standing watch on a lifeguard tower, scanning tickets at the nearby movie theater, or — my personal favorite — a part-time teller, a teen’s first job is an important rite of passage.
The beginning of summer is a particularly exciting time for both kids and their parents as they take this milestone step. For teens, this is a chance to earn their own money, and to determine how best to spend it.
Sandy Wagner is the Central Oregon regional manager for SELCO Community Credit Union.