“Did you ever feel like it is hard to make money?”
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (139934)
Philippines
March 17, 2018 11:09am CST
Nowadays, young people tend to be abusive in terms of asking money from their parents. As I always described them as mutants in the modern world. I felt bad for their parents who are working so hard to provide their basic needs. However, these young ones just simply don't care.
When I was at their age, I had helped my parents to lessen their burden. During my high school days, I tried to make my own money by doing a tutorial to kids. At that time, I realized that it is hard to make money and it wasn’t easy.
“Have you ever helped your parents to lessen their expenses?”
“Did you have a part-time job while studying?”
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29 responses
@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
17 Mar 18
I had a data entry work for my professor while studying. I actually stumbled upon the work because then it was 1998 and computers were a rarity in Nigeria. The professor was among the first persons to own a computer. I had learned about computers from my uncle in Lagos who runs a computer parts warehouse. So, when I stumbled upon this professor using his computer to type student's research work, I told him I could work on computers and that was how I got my first job typing and doing data entry for him. That was lots of fun and it taught me that money is not easy to get.
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@Shavkat (139934)
• Philippines
18 Mar 18
I think you did a great job having an extra cash and associated with the computer. During my college years, I had extra money by doing homework or research of my classmates. They are the lazy students. At some point, they are quite well-off individuals.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
17 Mar 18
I helped my father in his shop in old downtown Manila at age 16. I do not find earning money hard in fact I even consider making any amount fun, the only problem is spending is easier and comes often at times.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
17 Mar 18
we we'rent allowed while studying, but when we started working, yes, we helped
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
17 Mar 18
I was quite a bit of rebellious during my school days. Yes I did a part-time job by tutoring kids so that I have my own money and I would not need to ask allowance from my parents. But they still give me money, which I save. 
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
17 Mar 18
Yes, I used to have many petty jobs as a student...unfortunately not to help my parents but to save them to spend on me! I never felt that earning money is a hard thing as I believed in only one thing work hard, sincerely and honestly....money will automatically come to you! Thanks dear @Shavkat ! 
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@Shavkat (139934)
• Philippines
18 Mar 18
My part-time job's earnings are also for extra cash for things needed while studying. I am a scholar when I was in high school. My parents don't need to worry about the school's tuition fee at that time. I do agree that money will come along the way smoothly.
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@Shavkat (139934)
• Philippines
18 Mar 18
During my high school days, I don't need to worry about the tuition fee. I am on a full scholarship during that time. It was nice that you haven't asked money after you had graduated. As for me, I also didn't ask money from them after the same situation.
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
18 Mar 18
I did have a part time job while in university and yes I always helped my mom financially
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@Shavkat (139934)
• Philippines
18 Mar 18
I think your grandma had loved you so much. Is she still alive? Unfortunately, my relatives are not like this. Moreover, my responsible parents tried all their best to provide everything. My siblings and I had worked as a training ground to be an independent.
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@Shavkat (139934)
• Philippines
18 Mar 18
As we step into the real world, things seem quite complicated. Our life started to become busier and busier. I can join you with that sentiment. I still keep going and no breaks as much as possible. However, I need to have a setback and balance things up.
@Meramar (2695)
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18 Mar 18
Children are not aware of how much it costs maintaining a family and a home. The dificulties are similar, but with the technologie and all the consumerism the youth nowadays wishs more and more. During my childhood, it was enough to go out with the bicycle. Nowadays, it's the smartphone, iphone, tablet, playstation, wii....and all the accessories.
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@dgobucks226 (35615)
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19 Mar 18
I worked in my Dad's business to earn money when I was 15 years old. I continued to work summers there when I was off from college. There are some kids who probably do receive money from parents, but I also notice many high school age kids working in various retail jobs.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
25 Jun 18
Earning money, giving it a value and saving it are some important life skills that need to be learnt at young age. My parents lived these values and I got it from them. I value them and spend them judiciously. I never bugged my parents for money. They fulfilled our requirements and that was it.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
25 Jun 18
@Shavkat That is one much needed life skill to be independent financially.
