It’s beneficial to balance work and school

Being a full time student while having a part time job might pose some challenges and seem scary but there are many benefits to working at a young age. The majority of students are not paying bills, so not only do you get a nice allowance, but more importantly, you receive the opportunity to work alongside others and develop skills that will help you later on in life.

One of the most important parts of a job is being able to properly handle and balance work. Being a student whilst working will teach time management which is essential so that you can fulfill academic responsibilities while also being able to meet your work standards.

Having a job also allows you to gain real work experience. Most students are only familiar with classroom environments which doesn’t compare to the majority of real work settings. Having real work experience allows you to stand out from the crowd which is important when looking for jobs that are more desirable. Not only that, you also learn a variety of different skills that will help you work with others. When working a shift with somebody else, you learn interpersonal skills which helps with building and maintaining relationships. 

Many jobs also require you to work with others which takes teamwork and communication. Many of these skills can be learned from any beginner level job and are transferable to any other kind of work, and skills like teamwork and communication are oftentimes essential. 

Having a job also teaches financial responsibility. Earning money will allow students to budget, save, and invest with their money which is important because school doesn’t teach much about financial responsibility. It’s also nice to have money to spend when you’re going out or with your friends without having to worry about asking your parents for any. 

My friends and I usually go out every weekend now that we all have jobs and are able to pay for ourselves without having to beg somebody else to pay for us. 

In conclusion, having a job while being a student might be difficult, but there are so many benefits that make it worth it. 

Students who work from a young age will be ahead of those who don’t in many aspects and will have more influence over their future. There are many skills that are learned through workplaces that can’t be found in school. 

For me, the most valuable skill I have gained from working would be learning how to talk and interact with others in a professional setting.