According to research, working a job has positive developmental effects for teenagers. However, working too many hours during the school year can lead to fatigue and less time for studying. Employment can have both negative and positive effects, and differences between teens who work at high and low levels of intensity may be observed. Benefits of having a job for teens include earning an income, appreciating money, learning the importance of quality work and positive values, and developing responsibility, good work habits, time management, and organizational skills. It also contributes to personal growth and provides a sense of self-identity and purpose. Lawmakers should consider the impact of a minimum wage increase on limiting opportunities for teens to work. Working a job exposes teens to a real-world, adult environment and teaches them to adapt to maturity and professionalism. Additionally, a new study shows that working summer or evening jobs as a teenager can provide a competitive advantage later in life. Overall, having a job can teach teenagers responsibility, accountability, independence, and commitment.