... In any case, I applaud any young person who steps up and earns a buck instead of sponging completely off of their guardians.
+1 on that.
Jibzoiderz is looking for a part-time job, which I'm sure he'll find--they're all over the place. Who cares what it is? Maybe he'll even end up with two. Or with an onsen job over new year's, etc.
He's a student, and on the young side at that, just looking for some hours, not someone looking for a career in the english teaching industry.
If he were my kid I'd be cheering him on, encouraging him to go for it, and thanking my lucky stars that he is looking around like this and not kicking back on one of my credit cards.
Caution, where needed, yes. But this kid sounds great to me. I wish him the best of luck!