The author's daughter (not pictured) is a teen who just got her first job.StockPlanets/Getty ImagesMy teenage daughter needed logistical and emotional support to thrive in her first job.We tried to be purposeful about helping her save some of her earnings.She's also learning the importance of work-life balance.When my daughter got her first real job at 14, I was excited for her.I had hoped getting a job at a young age would improve her self-esteem, time management, and money management skills.While she did earn all those skills, she required a gentle push from me.