Minor Issues

What my son learnt from his first holiday job

He learnt to communicate better, be responsible and spend his non-working days fruitfully - lessons he wouldn't have had if he spent the holidays at home

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When I first broached the idea of a holiday job with my son, I got a flat 'no'.
"It's my school holidays and I want to enjoy it," said my 15-year-old.
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