I can't remember my exact first job, but I used to do all sorts of things when I was 14 or 15, including helping local farmers with their hay making and cider making, mowing lawns for old ladies, washing cars.... all sorts! I did anything I could to get some extra pocket money.

But I don't know what kids that age do these days. I can't imagine them loading a trailer with hay bales and riding on top of it back to the barn!

The work was great for me. At that young age, it taught me the value of money and that you need to work for a living.

It's a pity that more of today's younger generation haven't learnt that lesson.