First Job

[boxcarracer767]

I just got my first job at Chukee Cheese, it seems to be a fun working enviornment.
Any Tips?

[Cricket]

Be punctual, dress neatly, keep yourself groomed well, do as you're told, do simple things on your own without having to be told, never talk back to a customer and take pride in your work.

Cricket

[james8547]

Save around 10% of your every paycheck to open a savings account. At the end of the year, if you have enough $$$ saved, go open an IRA account (it's never too early to start saving for retirement...make use of that compound interest and tax-deferred / tax-deductible benefits). My refund is only $240 but it comes to $500+ after my IRA contribution.

Oh yeah, just to let everyone know, we have up to Apr. 15 to make 2003 contributions to our IRA (max of $3,000 contribution per yr...$3,500 if you're over 50). You can open an IRA account for as little as $500.

[mattg2k4]

Since this is your first job I suspect you might be still living with your parents, and thus have few living expenses. If so, I would save more than 10% from each check, I personally save 50% each check, but when I need to buy a car, buy college books and so forth, I won't have to struggle as much to make ends meet.

Ugh, april 15, tax time. I still haven't received my last statement, aren't they supposed to be in the mail by the end of january? Hopefully I get it today, as I need to finish filling out the FAFSA as well.