Jobs are more than a way to pass time. Jobs aren't all about making money or learning a specific trade. A job will give you the know-how to earn a living so that you can provide for yourself and your family (once you have one). You will learn how to respond to various tough situations and difficult people. A job will teach you valuable life lessons about business, people, and more importantly - yourself! People are no longer keeping the same jobs for 20 years. They change departments, move up in a company, or return to school to earn a degree in something totally different so they can switch their focus to a new job - often more relevant to the direction they wish to take in life. The more experience you get at a young age, the more prepared you will be when you enter the competitive labor force when you've finished your education.