Is 22 the appropriate age to start working? The appropriate age to start working is not a single number; It depends on factors such as education, personal development and family circumstances. Many societies have shown that starting work at an early age impacts long-term education, skills, and career development. Research conducted in different countries shows that starting full-time work before completing voluntary education can have long-term consequences.

In societies, working full-time while in education has been linked to: – less learning – lower lifetime income – more stress and worse health outcomes. This is why most countries have strict rules on child and adolescent labor and emphasis is placed on giving top priority to education. Despite the attractiveness of earning money at an early age, experts and scholars in society do not support the idea of ​​education being a substitute for work at an early age.

Research reviewed by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that working part-time while pursuing education in communities is very different from working full-time at a younger age.

In its policy brief entitled Adolescent Part-Time Work, the OECD analyzed international sustainable development processes that track students into adulthood. The results suggest that working part-time while studying can serve as a springboard for career development, rather than an impediment to learning.

According to the OECD, part-time work “can be a source of skills and experience that help young people transition from study to work,” provided it does not interfere with their overseas studies.

What skills does initial part-time work develop? – Communication and interpersonal skills through direct contact with customers. – Time management, discipline, and creating a balance between study and work. – Awareness of tasks including teamwork and responsibility. – Confidence and maturity regarding career-related workload.

Therefore, the age from 22 to 25 is often considered the right time to start a serious career. Not because research has shown that this is the “best” age to start working, but because this age typically coincides with completion of higher education, better skills development, and access to better quality employment opportunities.

However, there is no appropriate age to start working. Research supports three things: – One should not sacrifice studies for the sake of making a quick buck. Working in short-term work while studying develops life and practical skills. – Starting a full-time career after finishing your studies, often around the age of 20, is likely to lead to better long-term results.