It is right for a student to have a part time job while studying?

Philippines
November 5, 2008 11:41pm CST
Now a days lot of students especially in college I talked was complaining about their allowances and tuition. They will asking for more to cope up their daily needs in school for sometimes they're having project to buy or xerox to copy and and many more. So costly. What do you think it is advisable for them to have part time job? Are they not getting tired when it comes of study?
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@agrant10 (1476)
• United States
6 Nov 08
I think that is a good idea for students to have a part time job. It will teach them responsibity and how to value and appreciate things in life. This will help their parents out. As long as the student is capable of maintaing their grades I would yes go for it.
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• Philippines
7 Nov 08
I agree that it was a big help to us as a parents who supported her to study. It is better to help her on her lessons and to fix her things. More on moral support for her new world. Thank you very much! Have a nice day! :)
@rsa101 (37952)
• Philippines
7 Nov 08
Well of course having a part time job could easily aid them in their financial needs. I wouldn't prevent them from getting one especially if the student is struggling to manage his finances. But I think his studies should be prioritize above everything else because there is a tendency to lag behind his studies once he got his first taste of financial independence and the focus is now on earning not studying.
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@rsa101 (37952)
• Philippines
7 Nov 08
Parental guidance is still very much needed in this situation and I am pretty sure that your daughter would also appreciate that you would guide her in her being part timer. Your support will be of great help for her for sure.
• Philippines
7 Nov 08
That is one of my worries if she work for herself while still studying. To think that she choose to work and let her study to set aside. Well, maybe that is depending on how were going to explain to her and we will advice her from time to time. She was brainy. Thank you friend! Have a nice day! :)
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
10 Nov 08
Well, when it comes to especially a student who is attending College or a University, sometimes they have no choice but to go find work somewhere along with their going to school. As it is so expensive anymore, unless they have someone handing them a larger amount of $$ each month most are away from home having to spring for their own meals, etc. and often funds can be quite tight as well. I just wish there were more places around most colleges that could offer part time jobs for College students and offer some extra Incentives as well. The students just need to also remember that their is homework and studying to be done as well so learning how to balance and fit it all in is quite necessary as well.
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• Philippines
10 Nov 08
Yes that is true, they don't have any choices but to find work to support themselves while studying. Colleges ans Universities now a days are expensive so it is difficult for some of those below earner to send their children into this school. The choice is to have part time job to earn and support their needs. As far as I know there are some colleges offer scholarship program to those who are qualified. All the while my daughter now is one of the scholar here in my place that is sponsored by our one of the government official. And another point for them is they become good in financial management. Thank you friend and have a nice day! :)
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
7 Nov 08
Why not? Students have too little a vision of the world that they think that studying is all that difficult and stressful, they should learn to appreciate the people who work for their education. They need to find jobs, not only to earn but for the primary purpose of having to see the hardwork needed to make a penny. I think these kids have it good too much that they don't appreciate things. They need to have a glimpse of the real world in order for them to be prepared of what's to come when they do finish. If they're course are too hectic though, weekend jobs or summer jobs would do. Just to give them a taste of the action.
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• Philippines
7 Nov 08
I agree with you caused today's young are wanted to experience on how they live independently trying to go on their way. So it is better to know them the value of money from hard labor as long as they are young. Thank you friend to your advice. Have a nice day! :)
• Philippines
6 Nov 08
as long as they can manage their time well, i think it would be good for students to have a part-time job. that way, they can experience being in a real working environment and develop skills on the job even as they acquire knowledge from school.
• Philippines
6 Nov 08
Thanks friend you gave some idea to let my daughter take a job this semester. Better to guide her while having that job and helped into her studies to become easy. It is new for a student to work while studying. Thanks again friend. Have a nice day! :)
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• Philippines
6 Nov 08
you're welcome! i hope your daughter agrees and that she will be able to handle studying and working well. i also worked part-time during my last year in university, and aside from the opportunity to experience working, it also gave me a better appreciation of money and managing finances.
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• China
7 Nov 08
I don't think part time jobs can tire me.When I was in college,I did part time jobs every term,most was as a tutor,5 times per week,those days were happy time I ever had,cause boys and girls were very cute&lovely,I liked them very much,they liked me too.Other times,I would find sales promotion jobs with my friends,such as TV sales ,chocolate sales,newspaper sales and so on.Of cause these part time jobs were on holidays or at non-course night,so part time jobs couldn't affect my studying,I got scholarship inversely each term!
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• Philippines
7 Nov 08
I'd like your experienced. Hoping that my daughter can do same as yours. Any way I can tell her all advices from you. Thanks friend! have a nice day! :)
• Canada
6 Nov 08
No matter how good of a student you are or how well you are at time managemenet your grades will suffer as a result of having a part time job. While there are always exception albeit few exception and effects will vary a student without a part time job will generally do better if he didnt have such a commitment. As, a student doesnt really have the luxury of landing a job with flexible hours the student will more often than not have to work around the scheduel set forth by their empoyler. Such takes away from your ability to plan your own study time to its optimal potential. There is also the fact that the job will obviously take considerable amount fo your time even if itsi just a few hours a couple of times a week; if u didnt have this job u could theoretically do much better in school. For students that need the extra money and in a sense require a job id suggest finding something that is accomadating to your schduel. Working at a fast food place is not a good example as they will probably call you at random times on random days asking or in some cases demanding you work. Something like tutroing is a great way to make money and still leave your scheduel virtually untouched as the kid will probably work aorund your scheduel.
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• Philippines
7 Nov 08
I'd better take your advice for her. And am agree with, not to take a part time job in past foods and better to have some tutors. A big help for me to decide, thank you so much friend! Good day! :)
@dodo19 (47050)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
6 Nov 08
If the student can manage their time well enough, I don't see why not. As I've said, the main thing is that the job shouldn't interfere with the student's school work. For me, that's the only issue really.
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• Philippines
6 Nov 08
Now I have the idea if we can give her the permit to work while studying. Serves as another training. Thanks to your response friend! Have a nice day! :)
• Philippines
6 Nov 08
I think that it would be advisable for them to have a part-time job if they can handle their workload in school so that at a young age, they can understand the value of money. Being a student and working are two totally different worlds. It is only when you work that you understand how difficult it is to budget.
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• Philippines
6 Nov 08
Learning the value of spending money is important in life so, I will allow her to find work. Thanks friend! :)
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6 Nov 08
Well, if the student can keep up with his studies while he or she is taking a part-time job, then why not? Having a part-time job is one way of teaching students how to be responsible at a young age, especially when it comes to handling money.
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• Philippines
6 Nov 08
Yes I agree with you friend. I better let my daughter to have work if she insisted again. Another training for her to be more mature in terms of financial aspects. Thanks to your response it will help a lot. Have a nice day! :)
• Philippines
6 Nov 08
Well it is true that its very costly to be a student and its a burden for parents also to support them considering the economic situations now.If a student is serious about his study then he have to spend money for everything that involves projects and other miscellaneous things and for those who have still time to maybe get a part-time job to cope with their allowances,it would be a great advantage for those who support them coz atleast they are helping themselves also .
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• Philippines
6 Nov 08
I believe what you've said. This is another training ground for them to know how to handle financial obligations. And it is better for them to have at least 4hrs work load a day. Thanks friend for your response! have a nice day! :)
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• Qatar
6 Nov 08
As long as they can manage their time. Its better if they'l experience the life being a student and an employee at the same time so that they can learn to value the money. NOw adays, its very costly and its burden for parents to support their school needs esp if they have other children If your daughter insisted to work then let her just tell her the consequences Goodluck good day
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• Philippines
6 Nov 08
I will let now my daughter to work while still studying for it can help us a lot to reduce our expenses. Thanks to you friend! :)
@Nhey16 (2518)
• Philippines
7 Nov 08
college students do get a part-time job not only for financial reasons, but also, for them to gain experience so that when they graduate, it would be easier for them to cope up to the environment. But they should have part-time jobs as long as they would be able to manage their time well...
• Philippines
7 Nov 08
Correct! For gaining also the experience as she said. And lately she told me it will benefited by her after awhile she can manage as well. Thanks friend! :)
• Philippines
6 Nov 08
Just do your lessons first before going to work!
• Philippines
6 Nov 08
I will tell her your advice. For it can help her a lot that doing first the lesson before going to work is safe when your working while studying. Thank you friend! :)
@balasri (26537)
• India
7 Nov 08
It is the very right thing to do nowadays.It has so many advantages.It lessons the burden of one's parents.It gives confidence and teaches you the money management at the very early stages of life.And nothing can beat the feeling of seeing your hard earned money.
• Philippines
7 Nov 08
I agree to you friend. Now a days money talks more to help parents if the students go to work. And also teach the students to manage their income. Thanks friend have a nice day! :)
• India
7 Nov 08
Hi friend, Now a days money is playing a vital role in education too.If you have money only you would have lot of degrees beside your name.Like that education is also ruled by money.I think it would be really better if students have part time job so that they can buy some things instead of being small things to be burden to their parents. I feel personally it is good to have a part time job. Have a nice day
• Philippines
7 Nov 08
You've got it friend! That was true, money can be a lot needs in education today you can buy things you want and a lessen burden in parents wallet. Thank you freind have a nice day! :)
@manixxx (116)
• Japan
7 Nov 08
i think it's ok to be a working student. on second thought, i think its cool! u know, because if you finish your studies doing that, i would be so proud of you. doing work and study at the same time, it is very hard to do. and i salute all those students who would do anything just to finish their studies. when i was in college also, i want to be a working student, but my parents would not let me, because they said that it will affect my studies. well, i think it depends upon the person, if he/she is very industrious, patient, and responsible, i think, he/she can make it. and with the help of God, he/she will definitely make it.
• Philippines
7 Nov 08
Being working student is sounds good now a days because at the issue of economic problem we have encounter today it is better to know how to manage well our finances. And it is the right time for them to know how. Thank you so much friend and have a nice day! :)
@23uday (2997)
• India
7 Nov 08
HI frnds, Yes,it is right for a student to have a part time job while studying its a better for them.I have done part time job when i am in college nearly 1 year i have done while studying its not disturbs the studies.If we concentrate on studies.Now every one are doing the part time jobs for need a pocket money for them. I am doing a job i don't want to depand my parents i want to earn my money myself for pocket money.What about you? have a nice day
• Philippines
7 Nov 08
It is my daughter's case so having work while studying really helps in terms of financial needs. And I believe that it can help the students to improve their ability to manage well their finances. Thank you for sharing with us your opinion about it friend. Have a nice day! ;)
@sankata (236)
• Estonia
7 Nov 08
Some students just need the part time jobs to get money from it. Because everybody doesn't have money to get something to eat or wear when they don't work.. But yes, it's harder to study when you work also at the same time.
• Philippines
7 Nov 08
Yeah, you've got the point. To have a college student now is expensive so we need to teach them to budget their money and they will appreciate it only if they experience the hardness of work. While studying they go to work for their own needs for it is a big help to the parents. Thank you friend to your participation and have a nice day! :)
• Malaysia
7 Nov 08
I think we should let them to have a part time job. For me, part time job also another kind of learning subject which can gain social experience and common sense knowledge. You know young people is fully of energy, they wont feel tired if the part time work bring them fun
• Philippines
7 Nov 08
As our young today they really are energetic and always want to experiment the new world of today's world of life. And I call them today as the new hero of the nation. Well yes , it is better to let them know how to manage their work and finances while studying. Thank you for your response and have a nice day!