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 school is challenging, it can be a rewarding experience if you used some for sight. These tips can help you handle the situation and make the most of your time.

·         Discus 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 off assigned reading. If your job has a lot of downtime and your boss has no objection, you can used slow periods to do school work

·         If you commit 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 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 say happy and healthy.

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