Your first job is likely your lowest-paying job, but it can also teach you life lessons that set you up for future financial success. Especially if you work in a high-traffic sector like retail or restaurants, you’re likely to run into people from all walks of life who can give you a crash course in money management.
For David Wurst, owner of digital marketing company WebCitz, working his first job at Menards — a big-box home improvement store popular in the Midwest — helped him learn what not to do when it comes to personal finance.
