Discussion: Do you have a job? - Page 2

Liana

I am 15 & I'm focusing more on my exam preparations & I'm giving my SATs in 3 years & I REALLY want to get into a good college

So, no... I don't work but I'd love to work at McDonalds maybe every summer

Ginger.

Right now, for summer anyways..I work 40+ hours a week managing a pool and another 12-15 hours a week bartending.

I'll go back to just bartending 2 days a week once school starts.

Midnight

Secretary.

But it's boring as hell.

popperfection

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Originally posted by MonstahNL

Working 40 hours a week at the age of 16 is way too much if you ask me. On top of that you still have your education to focus on, which is extremely important. Another question that pops up, and I don't mean to be rude but: don't you have a social life? You won't have any time for your friends, family or even yourself during the weekdays. I'm not an expert, but that cannot be a healthy lifestyle for a teenager. Of course I don't know your situation and in the end you are the one that makes the decision.

you're making me nervous.

I made this thread because I wanted to know if I'd have time for myself

And I don't think It would be too much for me.

My cousin is 17, she works 45 hours, and goes to school, and she seems perfectly fine.

I talk to her about it ALL of the time, because I'm so nervous, but she says that she thinks I can do it.

GaGaFan

I tutor, but I don't have a job job.

slw84

You will learn to manage work life balance. I have a career but luckily I only am required to work m-f 8 hours a day. Just learn to prioritize and make sure you run errands that can be done back to back to save time. Budget and keep your life organized so that you won't get overwhelmed.

Hollywood.

Do you get an hour long break? Cause otherwise shouldn't it be 1-9?

Anyways, I work full time for Cinepelx Entertainment. It's kind of a crappy job, but it has some decent benefits (free movies).

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Ahmed.

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Originally posted by Hollywood

Do you get an hour long break? Cause otherwise shouldn't it be 1-9?

Anyways, I work full time for Cinepelx Entertainment. It's kind of a crappy job, but it has some decent benefits (free movies).

Lucky bitch, don't you get some of the movie posters that they put down as well?

Vanitas

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Originally posted by popperfection

Do you have a car?

Yep.

I work at the retail store Hot Topic... I'm not that into rock music but I love my job. I get to meet a lot of people that are very into pop culture, a lot of people that love my fave and a love of people who absolutely hate my fave.

popperfection

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Originally posted by slw84

You will learn to manage work life balance. I have a career but luckily I only am required to work m-f 8 hours a day. Just learn to prioritize and make sure you run errands that can be done back to back to save time. Budget and keep your life organized so that you won't get overwhelmed.

Thank you. This is the kind of encouragement I need

Hollywood.

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Originally posted by Ahmed.

Lucky bitch, don't you get some of the movie posters that they put down as well?

Depends on the movie. Some we can keep, others have to go back to movie studios.

B94

MonstahNL

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Originally posted by popperfection

you're making me nervous.

I made this thread because I wanted to know if I'd have time for myself

And I don't think It would be too much for me.

My cousin is 17, she works 45 hours, and goes to school, and she seems perfectly fine.

I talk to her about it ALL of the time, because I'm so nervous, but she says that she thinks I can do it.

Don't be nervous. See how it goes and if it does turn out to be a bad decision you can always quit your job, or start working less hours. Remember that if you think you can handle it, who am I to say you can't? I was purely talking from my own experience and needs. My education and social life are my top priorities right now, the former because of obvious reasons and the latter because I am a teenager after all. I want to life live while I can and embrace my freedom.

Ahmed.

But umm honestly, my bestfriend is in her last year of university, does 40+ hours of work, and still see me atleast twice a week. You just need to make a schedule and stick to it. Remember though, money comes and goes, but your wellbeing doesn't. So as long as you're happy keep doing what you're doing.

Ronaldista

currently, no. I worked at H&M before I started uni but quit to focus on my studies. I'd kinda like to start working again now though but it's difficult to find something. as a student you can only work 20 hours/week here, and most stores want someone who's flexible, not a student with a fixed schedule of classes.

GotMyBlueprint

i dont but i need one
but i dont wanna work

keshaspearsxo

I'm the same age as you & no I don't work. I couldn't even imagine working 40 hours a week. as long as you enjoy the job and are happy I'm sure you'll be fine

popperfection

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Originally posted by MonstahNL

Don't be nervous. See how it goes and if it does turn out to be a bad decision you can always quit your job, or start working less hours. Remember that if you think you can handle it, who am I to say you can't? I was purely talking from my own experience and needs. My education and social life are my top priorities right now, the former because of obvious reasons and the latter because I am a teenager after all. I want to life live while I can and embrace my freedom.

But I think that working will actually expand my social life because I'm saving to get a car, and I'll have 2-3 days off a week so I'll be able to do what i want, and expand my horizons.

Compared to my life before work, I just went to school and spent the rest of my day at home, cleaning, watching movies, on here, etc.

Godspoken

What kind of crappy school do you go to that you only attend for four hours a day?

To answer the question, though, yes. I'm the same age as you. I, however, do not work nine hours a day.