Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

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 forethought. These tips can help you handle the situation and make the most of your time:

·         Discuss your plans with your family. Balancing the demands of school and work is easier with their support.

·         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 down time and your boss had no objection you can use slow periods to do schoolwork.

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

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

·         If you have too much time 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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