274 Good example of the stuff I was subjected to as a youth. And look how I turned out... er, anyway, this is OK, but nothing particularly hilarious or ironic. A good document of what these films looked like--too often we see the odd examples, but his is how it really was. Peppy soundtrack. Great narration. I'm going to go make myself an Ovaltine and turn on the Banana Splits--gotta go! Pretty good SYFer 2002-10-23 00:00:00 2002-10-23 00:00:00 3 754 Kids are shown lots of different kinds of jobs they might have when they grow up. With the exception of a female mail carrier, all the jobs are stratified into stereotyped gender roles. This film was made in the 70s, so they should have known better. It also features some of the most annoyingly repetetive soundtrack music in film history. Ratings: Camp/Humor Value: **. Weirdness: **. Historical Interest: ****. Overall Rating: **. Also available on The Educational Archives, Vol. 4: On the Job. When You Grow Up Christine Hennig 2002-12-27 14:37:44 2002-12-27 14:36:14 2 5608 This film which seems to talk about every single job availible to anyone, bores us quickly with how every single job you can go on will lead to a better life. ..Hopefully you won't be as dull as this film, Spuzz 2003-08-13 17:32:12 2003-08-13 17:32:12 2 A 1973 film showing schoolchildren the world of adults at work. The film consists of many quick scenes with an incredibly annoying pseudo-rock soundtrack. I was reminded of the sort of film sequences they used to have on Sesame Street in its early days. The idea then was that children were accustomed to watching television commercials and that programming had to be fast-paced to prevent them from getting bored. At the time, it was considered innovative but watching this film now, we can see how this film technique could descend into mindlessness. It's nice not to see rows of workers staring at computer screens and we don’t see any fast food workers here. The jobs are still stereotyped by gender; in the trucking company, men drive trucks and women are secretaries. “You will grow up someday, you will get a job, you will work,” the narrator says to his child audience. Could we be as confident about the world of adult work today as this film is? What adulthood has in store for you 4 Marysz 2004-06-16 20:35:37 2006-07-06 02:54:52 In 1973 this would have been a good film for middle school aged youngsters. Scenes were quickly changed to keep their attention. Music background fit the times. Well done for 1973 4 ERD 2006-01-18 11:09:42 2006-01-18 11:09:42 I think it's sweet and innocent and just shows people doing the best they can under the circumstances. As far as the stereotype thing goes, maybe so, but you can't hold that against them; it's what they were told to do and it was how they were taught to think. The reality is certain jobs are more accepted for certain genders and you will recieve discrimination, especially if you expect to be treated the same way among everyone. Certain groups may accept you, but not every group. This is just a sweet movie [love the music] of some adults trying to give young people the best advice they could give. Nice Film Nostalgia Sweet More Innocent Time AynRandsPlumber 2007-11-12 01:38:39 2007-11-12 01:24:16 5 Wonderful period piece. Actually does a better than expected job of representing diversity. For those who disliked the gender-based roles, you need to realize that this film showed the world as it was, not as they wished it to be. Makes me nostalgic ask4fish 2008-03-24 15:35:26 2008-03-24 15:35:26 4 as everyone has commented, good period piece, means well, etc., etc., but i noticed that in this film when the word "people" was used, 90% of the time "men" should have been used. also interesting that all of us need health care, shelter, food & clothing but NONE of us get that for free here in the U.S. (and THAT hasn't changed one bit). when did we stop taking those things for granted and develop a system in which we have to PAY? lol i was 8 when this film was made and i could not tell you what i wanted to be when i grew up. i still can't tell u and i am 44! :D when u grow up pheret 2009-11-27 04:51:56 2009-11-27 04:51:56 5 8 3.63