This situation can be equated with the talented high school athlete who dreams of being a professional star. It is fine to dream, but even the most talented athlete will not make a professional league. There is a troubling new trend of teens that have acquired a less than satisfactory work ethic. They have an attitude that one need not work hard in a favorable economy because employers will put up with just about anything in order to maintain an adequate staff. These same bright but misinformed youngsters feel that since the national unemployment level may be low right now, employers will look the other way when expected practices are breached, such as punctuality and solid customer service.
Some teens feel that employers are caught in a dilemma.
It is true that certain sectors are experiencing serious labor shortages, especially the retail, entertainment and food service fields. However, that does not mean most employers will hire a teen just for the sake of filling a staffing need. Some youngsters need to realize that if hired, they work for the employer, and not the other way around. No matter what the job is, there are ways to learn and acquire skills that may be useful later. Learn About the Business, From a Business Sense.