We all know the struggle of student life. Some students don’t only deal with the pressures of schoolwork but they also have to deal with not having much money lying around. They have to pay for rent, textbooks, clothes, and food. The best solution to these money woes is find a part-time job.
A part-time job is a good way to teach you responsibility while putting a few cents in your pocket.
Here are a few reasons why a part-time job could help you.
Develop skills
You’ll be able to develop skills which will take you far in life, whether it’s team-working or communication. For example, you could learn how to deal with difficult customers and handle conflict. Mastering people skills will greatly assist you in leadership roles or advancing your career.
Future employment
If you can manage to study and work part-time, it shows the hiring manager that you can handle stress, prioritisation, and time management. And all these qualities could make you stand out from the rest of the candidates vying for the same position. Working part time will also give you experience and will help you to add references to your resume.
Responsibility
You’ll learn to be responsible and accountable for your work. It’ll be your job to ensure that your work is completed and deadlines aren’t missed. Because If you don’t complete your work you could get fired or fail your classes.
Time-management
You’ll learn to manage you time more effectively as you multitask between your job and school work. And you’ll also learn to plan out your day more productively. Enhancing your time management skills could help you later on in your career. For example, you could find yourself in a fast-paced demanding job where your time management skills will come into play.
Sacrifices
You’ll learn that a few sacrifices in life can take you far. Let’s face it when you’re working part time and studying, you won’t have a lot of free time on your hands. And you’re social life may suffer. You may have to skip a few parties in order to do well at your job and still pass your schoolwork.
Buy a vehicle
Finding a part-time job could help you buy a car. Often, students have to attend early morning or late night classes. For instance, most students who rely on public transport often battle to make it to a 7 pm class. It’s inconvenient and a struggle for them to find transport to go home because public transport has restricted time schedules.
Buying your own car may just be the best solution. When you buy a car, make sure you’re realistic about your budget and find one that you can afford. There are many affordable used cars in the market. And If you buy your it secondhand, be sure to use a car value book calculator as it will estimate the book value of the car you want to purchase. It takes into account factors like the car’s mileage and car year and model.
Pay off debt
Student loans could cause stress and unnecessary pressure, especially if you’re paying back the minimum amount. A part-time job will have you to pay off student loans and any additional debt. While it may look as if all of your extra money is vanishing now, it will save you in the future.
Money
The whole basis of getting a part time job is to have more money you can spend. You’ll have extra cash to pay for clothes, books, and food. You won’t find yourself broke in the middle of the month.
New experience
Working part time will expose you to new experiences. You’ll be able to meet new people and take a break from your busy school schedule. Taking time off from your books to work can help your brain recharge while you focus on other things.
Independance
Working part time will help you become independent, you won’t find yourself calling your parents asking for extra cash every month. It’ll teach you to stand on your own two feet and take the pressure off of your parents.
Your first job may not be glamorous; it may include cleaning toilets or being a cashier at a bookstore. But don’t worry most people had to start from the bottom in order to make it to the top. Life is about making a few sacrifices which will hopefully pay off in the end.