To work, or not to work? That is the summer question.

Answer: 55.0% in April-July 2023

Questions:

• What factors do you think contribute to about half of people age 16-24 working a summer job and half not?
• What are some of the pros and cons of working a summer job? How about for not working a summer job?
• Would you prefer to work a summer job? Explain why or why not.
  

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About the Author

Ryan Wood

Ryan is the Partnerships and Adoption Manager for Next Gen Personal Finance’s midwest region. He brings his experience as a former teacher, curriculum designer, and sales and marketing professional to state organizations and school districts in supporting the implementation of their personal financial education efforts. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and earned his teaching credential from Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota. He proudly taught at two rural high schools in Wisconsin before transitioning to curriculum design at NGPF, and is now excited to be on the front lines in delivering the best possible financial education in the midwest. He and his wife have three beautiful daughters, each of which inspire him to share the impact of being sound financial stewards both at home and as lifelong learners.