A levels and Saturday Job

onlyroz

I didn't do any part-time work while in the sixth form or at uni, apart from in the summer holidays. I preferred to focus on my studies. This was never detrimental to my ability to get a job after graduation.

The question is whether you can afford to financially support them without them having to work.

Loz01

I worked at Argos when I was 16-18 then M&S when I was at Uni and I managed fine, I only did a couple of days a week. Like another poster said, its fine to say kids cant have a Saturday job IF they actually study and do work on a Saturday! if they have a lie in then lounge around, they might as well be earning a few quid.

Andypandyboy

Loz01 wrote: »

I worked at Argos when I was 16-18 then M&S when I was at Uni and I managed fine, I only did a couple of days a week. Like another poster said, its fine to say kids cant have a Saturday job IF they actually study and do work on a Saturday! if they have a lie in then lounge around, they might as well be earning a few quid.

I have mixed feelings, I actually think there is nothing wrong with doing this at weekends to recharge batteries. If you treat studying in the week the same way as you treat a job, then most of us do exactly that. Personally I never fancied a second job at weekends:D

SeduLOUs

There are sometimes perks with jobs even if they are minimum wage. I worked at a cinema throughout college (12 hours per week) and the free cinema tickets for me and friends was a massive bonus to a skint student.

I still got decent grades. If anything, it helped me to manage my time better and gave me a bit of real world experience rather than applying for my first 'proper' job completely blind.

duchy

Can you post a link to the research you are referring to please.

I used to employ a lot of sixth form students in a past job -and I'd agree that those who chose to work whilst studying tended to be more rounded - and that universities seem to like to see part time employment on applications as it demonstrates skills like commitment, responsibility, time management etc.

It does depend of the individual but if the young person wants to do it and it doesn't impact on their grades - then I'd see it as a positive. What do they currently do with their Saturdays ?

bouicca21 wrote: »

There is statistical research that suggests working part time impacts negatively on results.

Personally I suspect a lot depends on the type of student and the type of job. There aren't a lot of jobs out there for students and those that are are often pretty boring. Ideally what the student needs is a job that helps develop skills - team working, time management, etc. and of course it's a bonus if the job can lead to vacation work whilst at uni (assuming the student wants to go to uni). And once uni is over, evidence of work based skills is a great boost when applying for jobs - it also gives the student a much better idea of what they are good at in real world rather than academic world terms.

pollypenny

I'd say all the sixth formers I taught had Saturday jobs. In fact most shops around here are staffed by them, as are restaurants.

The problem comes when they are asked to take on extra shifts. DD was a Woolies girl, but Christmas time put her under pressure . And she wanted the money, of course!

boliston

I think a lot depends on how much income the teen needs - I did not have a part time job when at school/uni but I was never much of a spender. A lot of teens spend a lot on partying, lastest fashions, video games and only a rich parent would easily fund that sort of lifestyle. I was never a party animal, was bored by fashion and they did not really have much in the way of video games (this was 70-early 80s) and had "cheap" hobbies like walking, cycling, photography & listening to music (recorded off the radio rather than buying it).

Savvy_Sue

I've just remembered, the 6th form my boys attended actually 'advertised' when a new hotel opened very nearby because there were going to be jobs going. Because it was a well-regarded 6th form, the hotel were keen to recruit from their number.

Jagraf

Spendless wrote: »

How many hours on a Saturday is she working? I worked all day Saturday and studied (O'levels) and managed fine. Isn't study periods during the schoolday timetabled in any more?

She's working 9-5.30 on a Saturday, and is out Friday night and Sunday afternoon as she is in a band club (which she loves and is her hobby). Which leaves Sunday morning, Sunday evenings and sat night (if she's not out) for homework. She's back at 3.45 every day and doesn't have anything else in the week. She also has free periods at school. She's doing 4 academic A levels.

Im not sure if she would do any homework on the Saturday tbh if she gave it up.

duchy

If she is managing OK so far two months into the academic year -why has it suddenly become an issue for you ? (I'm assuming it's you that has the issue with it not her )

Has something changed ?