balancing high school and part-time work part 5

Balancing high school and part-time work

Part 5

Additional tips

Although working and going to schools challenging. It can be a rewarding experience if you use some foresight. 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 a line to go over a few pages of assighned 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 things you’d like to do because of your schoolwork commitments.

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

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

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