Jobs in High School - Worth it?
Jobs in High School - Worth it?
Written by Benjamin Rouse
Feb 15, 2022
Jobs are an important part of gaining independence in one’s adolescence years. They show teens the value of money and hard work and it allows them to be independent of their own parents. Thus being able to make their own financial decisions in their independent lives. But getting a job and doing school full time can be a stressful experience for some people, as juggling both can be a genuine challenge. I have made a personal guide to follow to help people make smart choices in employment.
It’s important to give yourself ample time to rest, you may try to max out every day with school and work but you must remember that you can burn yourself out. If you are working everyday of the week on top of school, this stress can compound and make you want to give up and quit. Without proper rest time, your motivation for school will plummet. When not given enough recovery time to relax and do things you enjoy, whether that's hanging out with friends or doing something as simple as playing a video game, a person can crash and feel a crushing sense of overwhelming responsibilities. It’s important to remember that you’re not a robot.
The kind of job you get is important when in school; it should be something dynamic, flexible, and easy to do. A workers union can be important to have when you’re working, as sometimes, you may need to take more than a few days off. Most places will fire you after only 2 days of absences, but sometimes the busy life of a student can affect when you can work and you may not be able to readjust your life around your work schedule. Unions can take a portion of your earnings (usually around 10 to 20 dollars per paycheck) but it is important to have protection from termination when you may not be able to work some of the hours assigned to you.
On a more small-scale note, make sure you have a smart and strong personal relationship with your managers and higher ups, special favors and even promotions can come from strong personal bonds with your boss. And they may be more understanding when you need to take a week off to prepare for a big test, or you’ve been swamped with schoolwork and need extra time to complete it. Also, a good relationship with your coworkers will mean you have reliable people to call on when you need someone to cover your hours.
Having your own money can help your school performance, as there are many benefits when you have disposable income. You can pay for your own items free of your parents. This means you can pretty much buy anything under the sun, as long as you have the funds for it. More freedom means you can choose how you spend your earnings, either on hobbies or entertainment or stashing it for later spending.
Working a job can be a great benefit to a student's life, much like getting a driver's license it offers a newfound freedom. It allows for students to experience the real world and create new bonds with coworkers. It is a vital part of maturing.
Page updated
Report abuse