Benefits of a Job

Are you wondering why you should get a job? Are there any benefits? Here are the top three reasons why a job is beneficial to you.

Purpose and Self Worth

鈼� Having a job will give you a feeling of belonging
鈼� Could define who you are and give you a source of pride
鈼� Give you a purpose for each day by providing a schedule and something to do

Money

鈼� Independence: Having money gives you freedom that allows you to buy things that you want
鈼� You could pay your bills (rent, phone bill, food)
鈼� Do fun things with friends (go to the movies, bowling, etc)

Meeting New People

鈼� You could meet new coworkers that will become friends that you will spend lots of time with
鈼� You can gain new social experiences through customers needing assistance

Career Considerations

Below are links to various websites that provide more helpful information as you search for a job.

  • is a resourceful website that helps match interest to careers, while staying realistic about factors such as housing, transportation, lifestyle and financial factors.
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Services helps people with disabilities seek and obtain jobs in Texas.
  • is an online resource that allows people to browse occupations and their job expectations.
  • is a resource that matches your lifestyle expenses to a selected job/career to see if it is financially realistic.
  • Identify your Interests - is a website resource built to match your interests and personality to careers.

Parents: Are you wondering if you should let your child get a job? What will they gain? How do I know if they are ready to join the workforce?

Money Management

鈼� Your child will have the opportunity to learn essential money management skills when they are making their own money
鈼� They will learn the value of money, that everything is not free, and that hard work will pay off.
鈼� They can learn how to save money by being able to open a bank account

Time Management

鈼� By having a set schedule and timeframe that they have to be at work, your child can learn time management skills
鈼� They will have to learn how to plan and organize their day so they can successfully attend work

Independence

鈼� Having their own job will provide your child with the chance to engage in the community without you, increasing their overall independence.
鈼� They will be making their own money to allow them to buy things that they want (toys, comics, whatever interests them)

Social Skill Development

鈼� Talking to people everyday in their jobs will help to develop their social skills
鈼� They will meet a large variety of people and will learn what is appropriate language to speak in the work place
鈼� They will have the opportunity to be social with their fellow coworkers who they will spend a lot of time with and develop relationships with

Community Involvement

鈼� Having a job will allow your child to feel involved with their community
鈼� They can stay up to date with the things that are happening in their community
鈼� Possibly get invited to events in the community through their job

Additional Resources

Below are additional, outside resources helpful for individuals with IDD when considering getting a job.

Page last updated October 21, 2022

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