Balancing high school and part-time work

Part 5

Additional tips

Although working and going to school is challenging, it can be a rewarding experience If you use some foresight.

·        Start slowly; don’t commit to working a lot of hours
immediately.

·        Avoid time conflicts by planning your class and work schedules
as far ahead of time as possible.

·        Use your time efficiently. You can use 10 minutes waiting in a
line to go over a few pages of assigned reading. If your job has a
lot of downtime and your boss has no objection, you can use slow
periods to do schoolwork.

·        If you commute to your job on public transportation, bring your
schoolwork with you so you can work along the way.

·        Be flexible and willing to make sacrifices. You may have to cut
down on some other thing you’d like to do because of your
school and work commitments.

·        If you have too much on your plate, admit it. Then cut back as
needed.

·        Schedule relaxation time. Everyone needs some downtime to stay
happy and healthy.

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