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You could do worseNov 06 '00 Write an essay on this topic.It was over ten years ago, but I can clearly remember how and why I got my first part time job. It was spring break of my first year living off campus. I liked living away from home, was willing to come home for a short visit but not the entire month. My mother felt differently, she wasn't willing to support me living in the apartment for the whole month when there was no school, and in fact there was strong pressure to come home immediately. The job hunt You may actually have more options now with the unemployment rate at a thirty year low than I did. On the other hand, by the time you read this it may turn out that our soft landing was a bit bumpier than expected. Either way, it's a good idea to have an idea what you might enjoy or what might provide relevant job experience - but for your very first job you might not be able to pick and choose too much depending on circumstances. I walked the mall, applying at every single place with a help wanted sign whether I expected to be hired or like the job or not. I walked down the streets to every place within convenient walking distance. In two days I filled out about thirty job applications. My first job was at Burger King, motto "Not an adventure, just a job". Doing better I never had any really great jobs while studying, but did move up from there. Somehow it's easier to job hunt when you already have a job, it takes the sting out of rejection to know that at least someone values your time. I worked as a cashier at Caldors - boring, and hard work on busy days, but relatively simple and not as hot as the back room at Burger King. I tutored for the Equal Opportunities Program but never made much money at it - I hated to report students who were late or missed appointments, so I didn't end up making much per hour, since you only got paid when both of you signed in. I kind of liked it though, unlike most jobs, you're the one who takes the lead, almost the boss. All the jobs except tutoring (only available during the semester when I was studying too) had flexible schedules, so I could work more when there were no classes and less when I had other demands on my time. What your parents may not want you to know This is assuming your parents can afford to fully pay for your education and upkeep, and that you did not start out agreeing to pay for part of it. Try and keep the money you earn in a separate account, and use the other account for all normal living expenses. If you can't - you could try asking your parents for more, then saving the money you earn for things your parents could not reasonably be expected to pay for whether you were working or not. Worst that can happen is they say no. Perhaps they disagree with you on what is normal. They may not even realize you work. Of course if your parents are in a financial bind that's different - they probably expect you to work, and you're probably not out for blood. Other than that, surely your parents would want you to enjoy more financial freedom if you choose to work voluntarily than if you don't. Overall If it doesn't interfere with your studies and allows you at least some socializing, working part time during school is a good choice. There is the obvious advantage (money), the much vaunted advantage (increased sense of responsibility), and the often neglected advantage of lessening the shock when you go from being a student (the ultimate purpose of an educational institution) to an employee (most likely low level peon at least at first, no matter how brilliant you were before you graduated).  |
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