Balancing Work and School Questionnaire

Myah Sequin

Where do you work and how long have you had this job?

Texas Roadhouse, 1 year and 4 months.

Why do you have a job? What is the reason?

So I can buy things and don't have to ask my parents.

How do you modify your school schedule to fit in with your job?

I get out of school early and my job doesn't open until 3pm.

What is the positive side of having a job while attending school?

I get out of school early.

What is the negative side of having a job while attending school?

Too much work and handling both.

Do you enjoy your job?

Not the job, just the people.

How do you manage juggling a job and school at the same time?

I work on schoolwork during the day and after my job, I do homework.

Has this job helped you prepare for your future?

Yes, I am so much more independent.

Tanya Asencio

Where do you work and how long have you had this job?

Red River Federal Credit Union- been there nine months now.

Why do you have a job? What is the reason?

So that I can save money and buy my own car.

How do you modify your school schedule to fit in with your job?

Red River is already connected to the school so my bosses/job automatically knows my schedule.

What is the positive side of having a job while attending school?

You gain experience and can save money.

What is the negative side of having a job while attending school?

I am always busy and it takes a lot of my time.

Do you enjoy your job?

Yes! Absolutely.

How do you manage juggling a job and school at the same time?

I'm learning to be more organized and learning how to put important things first.

Has this job helped you prepare for your future?

Yes, it has had a great impact in my life. I am more responsible, trustworthy and professional.

Myricole Moss

Where do you work and how long have you had this job?

Whataburger, 6 months.

Why do you have a job? What is the reason?

Keeps me occupied.

How do you modify your school schedule to fit in with your job?

Take care of everything at school first.

What is the positive side of having a job while attending school?

Making money and not needing any handouts.

What is the negative side of having a job while attending school?

Nothing negative.

Do you enjoy your job?

Yes.

How do you manage juggling a job and school at the same time?

I really don't know, I just do it.

Has this job helped you prepare for your future?

Yes, helped me out a lot. Learning how to manage my money and being able to learn how to get up early to go to work.

Katlyn Davis

Where do you work and how long have you had this job?

Burger King. I've worked there for a year and 9 months.

Why do you have a job? What is the reason?

It's my first job-just to get me used to working.

How do you modify your school schedule to fit in with your job?

My job is flexible with my school schedule.

What is the positive side of having a job while attending school?

If I don't want to do something, I can just say "I gotta work."

What is the negative side of having a job while attending school?

Never have time to make plans for myself.

Do you enjoy your job?

It's okay.

How do you manage juggling a job and school at the same time?

Both school and my job are flexible with each other.

Has this job helped you prepare for your future?

yes, in some ways.

William Graham

Where do you work and how long have you had this job?

I work at SuperValue, and I've been there for just over 7 months.

Why do you have a job? What is the reason?

My parents sometimes can't make enough money for bills, and for any clubs or any activities I want to be involved in.

How do you modify your school schedule to fit in with your job?

It's a family owned store, and they're really understanding of my schedule and they'll work around school.

What is the positive side of having a job while attending school?

I now have money needed to participate in clubs/activities that I never could participate in before.

What is the negative side of having a job while attending school?

Most of every day I have is 16-18 hours, but even when I do get home I'm often up past midnight catching up on school work.

Do you enjoy your job?

I love it, if I'm having a bad day or a good day, work can either provide an escape or an outlet for my mood.

How do you manage juggling a job and school at the same time?

It would be near impossible with how much my schedule with school changed last minute without the kind and understanding owners.

Has this job helped you prepare for your future?

Completely yes, while I don't necessarily have all my money saved up for college like other students can, it's given me a lot of worthwhile experience.

Mitzi Williams

Where do you work and how long have you had this job?

Red River Credit Union for 9 months.

Why do you have a job? What is the reason?

I'm a business woman; It's what I do. Plus, I like to go shopping :)

How do you modify your school schedule to fit in with your job?

Luckily, I have a teller station at the school so I can get some time while I'm here. Other than that, I leave school a little early to go to the branch on HWY 59.

What is the positive side of having a job while attending school?

Money! Shopping!And I want to have experience on my resume.

What is the negative side of having a job while attending school?

I work from 7:30-9. High school from 9-2:45 (Plus I work lunches). After school, work from 3-6. After work, night classes at TC 6-9. It can get very stressful.

Do you enjoy your job?

YES!

How do you manage juggling a job and school at the same time?

It can be stressful, but I have to remind myself of the goal. Once I set my heart on something, I won't stop working until I have it.

Has this job helped you prepare for your future?

Definitely! Since I am going to pursue my dreams of working in Real Estate, this job was perfect for me and the first step for me as I enter life after high school.

Lane Hilligoss

Where do you work and how long have you had this job?

I worked at McDonald's for 3 weeks but had a job for over a year.

Why do you have a job? What is the reason?

To get money to help out on the bills.

How do you modify your school schedule to fit in with your job?

I attend a half day at school so I could go in earlier to my job.

What is the positive side of having a job while attending school?

I have money and a feeling of maturity.

What is the negative side of having a job while attending school?

I get tired while I'm at school.

Do you enjoy your job?

Not really.

How do you manage juggling a job and school at the same time?

By going to work after school.

Has this job helped you prepare for your future?

Yes, it has given me insight on how the real world works.

Brooke Myers

Where do you work and how long have you had this job?

Texas Roadhouse for 4 months now.

Why do you have a job? What is the reason?

Because of financial reasons and plus I have a truck.

How do you modify your school schedule to fit in with your job?

I just tell them my schedule so that they can schedule around me.

What is the positive side of having a job while attending school?

I can pay for all the clubs I'm in.

What is the negative side of having a job while attending school?

I barely have any time to study.

Do you enjoy your job?

Sometimes.

How do you manage juggling a job and school at the same time?

I just do my best.

Has this job helped you prepare for your future?

Yes.

Eliyah Howard

Where do you work and how long have you had this job?

Chick-Fil-a for one year.

Why do you have a job? What is the reason?

I have a job to get the experience of being independent and serving my community.

How do you modify your school schedule to fit in with your job?

Chick-Fil-A is a very understanding company that supports their employee's education.

What is the positive side of having a job while attending school?

The positive side of having a job is being able to provide for myself and save money.

What is the negative side of having a job while attending school?

There was not a negative side. You just have to be able to balance getting rest, work, and school.

Do you enjoy your job?

I love my job and serving others.

How do you manage juggling a job and school at the same time?

Being consistent and disciplined.

Has this job helped you prepare for your future?

Definitely, this job has shown me preparation, attendance, dedication, and team work. This job had given me the courage to face adversity in a work place.

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