Babysitting vs. fast-food job

             Babysitting job versus Fast-food job
             Most teenager's first job is as a babysitter in their home. Once they get a little older their parents allow them to get a simple fast-food job. Thinking about the pay of these two jobs might surprise you. Schedules for these two jobs can differ in some ways. Also, I will talk about the differences in the work place of these two jobs. First I will compare and contrast the rate of pay of babysitting versus fast-food.
             The rate of pay is very important to most people. Babysitting jobs usually pay a rate of $5 an hour, while the minimum wage for fast-food restaurants is $5.15 an hour. This is not a very big difference if you consider taxes. Most people that baby-sit get paid in cash or a personal check. On the other hand fast-food restaurants pay in checks that take out miscellaneous taxes for things. This may seem as a big difference but at the end of the year you can't file taxes on a babysitting job. Both also have a steady payday that is scheduled. Considering your work schedule can also effect your decision on your job. For most people their work schedule most be planned with the rest of their daily activities. For example mothers to children and college students must work around their daily schedule to make time for work. Fast- food jobs can not promise a set work schedule. They may switch you from days to nights, off and on. On the other hand a babysitting job does have a set schedule because it is set upon the parents of the kids. Babysitting jobs are also more reliable. Fast- food jobs can lay off workers or even lower or raise your working hours. So, fast- food jobs are not as well scheduled than a babysitting job. Now, let's consider the differences in the work environments.
             The environment in your place of work is very important. Babysitting jobs are usually done inside a home. Working inside the home watching kids is a very comfortable and safe environment. F...

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