First Taste of Value: Understanding Consumerism and Employment

I remember that Big Mac, the first one that wasn’t for free. I paid for that one and it was the first time I tasted expense, tasted real value. It’s an experience that can’t be taught, or described enough, just perceived in first person. I embrace the life changing step, being the first time I stepped into the world of consumerism by myself. Employment and its reward of income changed my life: allowing me to finally comprehend the work behind a dollar, the importance of saving, and the significance of a job. I woke up extra early that warm September day. The drastic transition ahead intimidated me; the feeling the anxiety pierced out of my chest. That morning was unique, the first anticipating work. I never before involved myself in extracurricular activities, therefore feeling this amount of purpose at one time was enticing. People now heavily depended on me to perform a task correctly, or an entire business would be affected. The feeling dominated as the largest sense of purpose in my life, and at only fifteen, I became addicted. From that day forward, working has been the backbone of my motivation and self-esteem through purpose.

It was only fourth grade, when I purchased my first flat screen TV. Impressive, right? Saving money is one of the smartest decisions I established as a kid; now that I have a job, the subsequent rewards are continuously multiplying. At only sixteen with my current hours and no direct bills, the money accumulated. Although, at this age there are many materialistic things I desire. Could you imagine a young teenager with spending power? Proudly, that is not me. From that first TV as a reward for saving, an exponential income did not affect my notion. Just recently I purchased a car all by myself, simply because I avail the power in saving money. This aspect is now part of my personality, and its reward will only progressively