I KNOW YOU’RE TIRED OF ME SPENDING YOUR MONEY, AND THAT’S WHY I NEED A JOB. BY TALAYA LOGAN

WHERE I WOULD CONSIDER APPLYING:  Boys & Girls Club Boys & Girls Club  Fred Meyer Fred Meyer  Seattle Public Library Seattle Public Library 2/27/2014 VERSION TWO 2 -I would want to work here the most. I really enjoy being there because of all of the things they have besides books it’s really cool.

THERE ARE MANY REASONS I NEED A JOB, SOME OF THEM ARE:  Like you said, if I can save a certain amount of money that you would match that when I get a car. But my 40$ a month is not enough to get a car by the time I finish driver  Getting a job can lower many small, yet cumulative expenses over time and save you money, since you are also trying to save and pay off debts.  This will give me an idea of what it is really going to be like when I get a real job.  Even though it will take up even more time than dance already does, it will teach me how to manage a job and my dance career like I plan to do in the future.  It will also give me a sense of accomplishment and ownership of the things that I buy with the money I worked for and the things I purchased with it. 2/27/2014 VERSION TWO 3

THREE SKILLS THAT PROVE I’M READY FOR A JOB  I am mature, and can handle multiple responsibilities.  I have a great work ethic and determination, so I can complete the task at hand.  I truly want this experience, and want to prepare myself for the real world and I am taking the first step by initiating the idea of a job. 2/27/2014 VERSION TWO 4

BENEFICIAL AND NOT-SO-BENEFICIAL RESULTS OF HAVING A JOB: PROS  It will teach me time management.  It will save you money.  It teach me how to save and manage my own money.  It will give me a sense of ownership.  It will prepare me for what a real job is like.  It will prepare me for college if I decide to get a job while getting my degree.  It will teach me to manage my responsibilities yet keep my composure. CONS  But I won’t have almost any time for social events and activities.  I may lose sleep from having to stay up to finish homework.  I will be slightly more stressed than usual.  It will be harder to commit to performances and extra classes.  It may interfere will additional family time like birthday parties and “get togethers “etc. unless my boss is lenient. 2/27/2014 VERSION TWO 5

Wages Per Hour Hours Per Week $9.32$74.56$ $ $9.40$ $ $ $9.50$76.00$ $ /27/2014 VERSION TWO 6 PROJECTED EARNINGS PER WEEK

CONCLUSION As you can see, I have stated my traits and specialties that distinguish me as an individual, therefore making me stand out when it comes to hiring and applying for a job. These things show that I am very capable of managing a job and making my own money. I Hope you consider everything I have said today, and let me have a job! 2/27/2014 VERSION TWO 7