Employment challenges of a young person and outlook of the future

Many young people struggle to visualise their career path, trying to figure out what they want to be at a young age, and of course, many of us change our minds over the years. During my last year of school, there was a degree of pressure indicating that the only way to be successful, allowing for a well-paid job, was to attend university. I disagreed.

I had the feeling that university life wasn't for me. I wanted to get on and work and pursue other interests without the obligation and debt of university. I started a small business, working for myself and enjoyed my success and experiences.

Bumping into one of my old teachers, I found myself disheartened by our conversation; and her overall reaction to the fact I continued my pursuit of a different path to the one she had placed upon me. For a moment, the teachers' response made me feel unsupported by my decision.

With the pressures of life and the traditional norms, it is increasingly hard for young people to find work. The lack of or the wrong experience to fit a specific job role is often the barrier young people encounter. However, with the help of 'set your worth,' young people are inadvertently recognised for more than just their skills and capabilities, meaning new opportunities and fairness.

I believe this will give young people the chance to be paid their worth in a role that can show off how incredible they are.

'Set your worth' does not discriminate against individuals, which I like. They put the power, for want of a better word, in the employee's hands, which allows them to reach their full potential and self-worth. I certainly think this will benefit many young people as they'll get on the employment ladder easier and be rewarded more fairly.