Mom Creates 'Hiring Board' With Open Positions For Kids To Earn Money

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Nov 21, 2019 1:30 PM EST

This moms allowance method for her kids is serious mom goals and weren't totally not surprised that it went viral. 

Meet Shaketha Marion McGregor, a single mother of three (Jahkeem, 13, Takeia, 10, and Serinity, 6), who has a unique system when it comes to getting things done around the house! A system in which she creates all the household jobs that are in need of hiring, and lists them as 'open positions'. There's even a resume and interview process!

This mom has thought things through! With a hiring board that's filled with open positions the kids could apply for, they fill out their resumes (including how much they want to be paid for the position), and then have to ace that interview with the boss (aka mom).

This is simply brilliant for so many reasons. Instead of handing out allowance due to constant nagging from her kids, McGregor is insisting life-long lessons in the value of money, and how the real world works. 

In an interview with Today, McGregor shared insight to her process, "One of the things I asked was, 'When can you start?' Serinity said she could start right away and my 13-year-old needed a few days because he wanted to hang out with his friends. She was far more professional."

She also added that Jahkeem, her son, had some excellent and important questions, "He wanted to know if I was taking out taxes and how much."

And her 10-year-old, Takeia, took a different route during the interview process, she spoke with an "exaggerated British accent" during her interview. "I think she thought it made her sound more polished and desirable," McGregor said. "She really thought it would help her."

Honestly, this looks like something all future parents should practice at home and we, personally, wish that we had this invaluable experience when we were growing up. Then, maybe we would've aced a lot more of those resumes and interviews.

All in all, this mom is killing it. You can follow McGregor at This Mom Means Business Inc.. 

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    The viral post:

    Text - Shaketha Marion McGregor Follow August 13 at 8:18 PM 6 So, my children continue to ask for a new cell phone, an allowance, and to go places. Yesterday I told them that I've heard their requests and that I'll have a surprise for them today when they get home from school. SURPRIS!!! It's a whole hiring event! you want it, work for it, earn it! And yes, I also have If an in home credit union lol #ThisMomMeansBusiness #IWonderWhoWill GetFiredFirst Update: With so much love here l've created a
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    The available positions:

    Text - This Mom Means Business Inc. August 14 at 7:09 PM Here are the 3 jobs I used with my own children. You can create your own list of things to fit your family needs. Or I can do it for you (I'll charge because...kids cost money lol) Kitchen Manager: Will make sure the kitchen stays clean at all times during business hours. Also responsible for making sure everyone washes their own dishes! Lead House Keeper: Responsible for the upkeep of the living room, hallway and bathroom. Also is respons
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    What the job board looks like:

    Hair - NOW OPEN JOBS HIRING!! Kiichen Manigs Lad Hok Lausdry Saperi ews ust 13
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    McGregors kids, Jahkeem, Takeia, and Serinity

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    Close up of the open jobs

    Text - NOW OPEN JOBS: HIRING!! Kitchen Manager Lead Housekeeper Laundry Supervisor Interviews will be held Tuesday August 13, 2019 5:00pm (Mom's room)
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    This mom has thought of everything, including a 'Mom's Credit Union'!

    Text - Mom's Credit Union! Good credit? Bad Credit? Need to Build credit? Let Mom start you off with a line of credit to help build your allowance as well as character! Making on time contributions around the house can pay off big time! Don't wait! Ask mom how today!
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    Takeia's resume:

    Text - Application For Employment Name Age: Position Applying For: Lauy Supe/car Other Jobs Held: (Home or school experience) beena talkc. clanng canar and a leaer Are you willing to work some nights and weekends?Yes or NO (Circle one) hat is your DESIRED pay rate/Salary? 0 a mont Hhausdy ired, when could you start? Today's Date /19 ature
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    Serinity's resume:

    Text - Application For Employment Name Age Position Applying For:ea Houekepe Other Jobs Held: (Home or school experience) CLEOHC Are you willing to work some nights and weekends? Yes or NO (Cirele one) What is your DESIRED pay rate/Salary? 10 aweek aly If hired, when could you start? getrig &-3-3017 matioh Today's Date Signature Thank you for applying with This Mom Means Business Inc.
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    Jahkeem's rejection letter for the role of Kitchen Manager. "This is going to hurt me more than it hurts my son," wrote McGregor, when sharing this on Facebook.

    Text - cricket f 10:58 Form Joch Window Help BIUSXX A 20 EEE Mr Jahk eem M. We are sorry to inform you that the position you recently applied for has already been filled. However, we still have the Kitchen Manager position available and we are willing to negotiate a higher pay if you are willing to accept. If you wish to decline our offer we truly understand and wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors Signed Mom (the manag ec) Eglh15A Detaut Shl ASUS 7 6 5 P Y T R E L K H F D M в V
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    The positive comments were endless!

    Text - Annette Mitchell love this!! Wish I had thought of it when my daughter lived at home. You rock mamal!! You are giving your children some extremely valuable work experience. And life! A+++ 60 Like Reply 17h Amara Uzoho This is beautiful. I'll definitely try this with my kids as they grow (they are 5yrs, 3yrs, 4months). Thank you for sharing Like Reply 10h Lisa Kirtland I love this so much. Good job! 13 Like Reply 17h Tammy Francisco Way to go MOM III This is awesome and someday they will t
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    Text - Yese Zuniga Great it's call discipline and values... and when they grown they ready to get out there in the real world. she's a role model. Awesome Like Reply 1h Edited Peggy Boyd I love it! It's called teaching them the value of a dollar & setting them up for real life! 16 Like Reply 1d Neeky RB Omgi absolutely love this idea. Way to go mum. That is creativity at its finest. I'm going to do this 1 Like Reply 3h 1 Reply Marquita Roddy I think this is a brilliant idea it teaches children t
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