When examining the topic of adolescent work, we discussed how adolescents are often required to work fewer hours and have more restrictions on how long they can work (Underwood , 2016, Teen Work ). This concerned me because when I worked as a waiter on the east side of the state in St. Clair, Michigan, there were very strict rules about how long I could work. After talking about the topic of work in general and, more specifically, working with teenagers, I understood why I was criticized when I worked too many hours and/or was told that I couldn't work the other shift because I had already used up all my time. my time. existing times for the week. The reason I wasn't getting more hours was because my employer wanted me to stay just under the hours of a full-time worker. By doing so, I would not be eligible for the benefits provided to workers who work longer hours and earn a full-time salary. This in turn helped him save money since he only had to pay me minimum wage and didn't have to consider the additional costs of a full-time employee. Examining families and classroom work helped me realize how many people in the workforce are undermined by their employers just so the employer can save a dollar or two. It's sad and unfortunate that people who need and deserve full-time jobs and benefits can't receive them just because the companies they work for are too cheap and they want higher profit margins for themselves and their company