High School Job Requirement Essay

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I Think It Should be a Requirement High School is an important part of one's life. It sets each and every student up for the future, their future. Every student knows this is the main reason why we are here but also to learn the basics of studying, working hard, and being able to be attentive. These are all skills that we need to apply for the future. Teachers tell us that they are preparing us for the difficulties that come along with going to college. Most students need to go to college in order to make a good amount of money. There aren't many entry level jobs that pay well without going to college. This brings us to the application portion of college and jobs. No matter what job or school you are applying to, community service will always look great on your application. And while you're at it, community service …show more content…

She brings up the point that making a selfless act a requirement for graduating negates the spirit of volunteerism itself. She also says that the student will not feel the satisfaction of having spent time charitably. I completely respect these two viewpoints but I will have to disagree. First of all, you cannot remove the aspect of helping out the community by making it a requirement. It is a choice to not enjoy it if it's a requirement or you can feel that satisfaction if you choose. I got my job done in a couple weeks with the satisfaction of accomplishment as well as feeling like I've made someone else's life easier. Doing things that are selfless such as community service can make you feel great on the inside. It is a choice to not feel this way. You don't want to live your life with a mindset of “I just have to get this done”. Even if you have to why not take them time to enjoy it? You can't go on with your life thinking about the hardships of it, you've got to enjoy it. As far as we know, we only have one

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