To give the kid an answer, do it. Hard work will never hurt you. It may keep you in shape for a long life. Also, there will be a ton of people tell ing you there opinion on what to do and not to do. Have no regrets try it young when you haven't the responsiblities. If nothing else chalk it up to an experience. A dollar bill is not happiness. It would be the same as going in the service low pay, but you have what you truely need to live, not all the stuff you get and have to work really hard to keep. Just remember you are getting advice from somebody sitting in a comfortable swivel chair sitting on there back side. It dark where I am. From dawn to dusk and sometimes later I keep moving, doing my thing. Live everyday as if it's your last!!!! HAVE NO REGRETS!!!!