Arreat Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 OK, I just got my first job and I was wondering what would would be a good range of hours for a highschooler to work? I'm in highschool, and I only would like to work on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. I'm really trying to balance work, free time during weekends, and my studies but I really don't know how I should organize it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue15 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 3 words: never call off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arreat Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 3 words: never call off. What do you mean by this? Never call in sick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Right now I'm working like 10-16 hours a week. I don't like working for more than 4 hours at a time unless it's a sunday ($10 an hour for 8 hours is fine by me, lol) Make sure they know when you have school/the earliest you can work on weekdays. But don't expect to get nothing but weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I work 0 hours. It's not that bad, but the pay sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I work 0 hours. It's not that bad, but the pay sucks Slacker! *Gets out whip* Get to driving butt-monkey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Devon Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 OK, I just got my first job and I was wondering what would would be a good range of hours for a highschooler to work? As long as it takes you to get you a good grade. I'm in highschool, and I only would like to work on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. I'm really trying to balance work, free time during weekends, and my studies but I really don't know how I should organize it. Never procrastinate - doing algebra at 1:00 A.M. is not fun at all. If you're using the schedule my high school had (one day with three classes, the next day with the other three), try to get the work done as soon as you possibly can while still being able to do a good job. Other activities are so much more enjoyable when you don't have to worry about homework in the back of your head. Work and free time are secondary - if you put effort into all your studies, you'll have even better jobs and more time years from now. Think in the long term. I found that doing homework as soon as I got home was a bad idea. Waiting a few minutes before doing it worked out well for me. And on weekends, never assume you'll get to it on Sunday - despite how much time you may have then, it's amazing how fast you can use it up. Doing homework on Saturday and getting it out of the way then can make the rest of your weekend more enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Windu Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I have repeatedly found that studying calculus the night before a test is the dumbest move you can ever make. Now I just have to actually work towards not doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWally Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I gotta agree with you there Mike. Calc = bad. I try to do my homework right when I get home... but usually I'm way to lazy. Which sucks, cause normally I don't get home until 6 or 7ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 God I procrastinate. I always say that I'm gonna do it once I get home, not right away, but like a half an hour after I get home. Then I have a shnack. And then I get online. And then I talk to friends, etc, etc. Soon it's 8, and I aint done s***. I try not to, it just ends up that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I'm too lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Obi-Wan Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I work 11 hours a week. But, the work at a library (where I work), isn't that much so I don't need to many hours. But, I could easily work 16-20 hours a week with a job that you have more thing to occupy yourself with. Like a fast-food "restaurant. (I don't want to work at one, I couldn't stand working around fast food for over 4 hours a day) Anyway, depends what your job consists of what you need to complete. The more to keep you busy, to more hours you could work. That's how I would do it. Btw, where do you work? (if you are willing to share that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arreat Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 McDonald's, LOL. I'm friends with one of the managers so she hired me right away, no questions asked. It's my first job so I really can't complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Lucky ass. I am basically waiting until summer after I graduate to get a job. I'm taking a computer class this year that will at the end of the year pay for my A+ certification test, and then get me into a job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Obi-Wan Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 McDonald's, LOL. I'm friends with one of the managers so she hired me right away, no questions asked. It's my first job so I really can't complain. Well, it wouldn't hurt to work about 15-16 a week. Then it would be like 5 hours a day on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWally Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I would love to work at the library. The hours would work great for me. And the library in Naperville pays 10 bucks an hour, so I hear, which is great for someone my age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det. Bart Lasiter Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I would love to work at the library. The hours would work great for me. And the library in Naperville pays 10 bucks an hour, so I hear, which is great for someone my age. Depending on where you live you might not have to do **** all day. Just hang around the library and read books all day getting paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Obi-Wan Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Working at the library does have it's lows. The work is quite easy, but shelving books, cleaning books, shelf-reading isn't the most exciting thing to do. Plus you'll have to consume lots of liquid (preferabely water) since the books absorb the water and all the humidity. And when you're finished all your work, you're stuck with cleaning up the library till your shift is over or until you get a break. But, you can listen to music while you work. And I get free food in the backroom. Though, if you can get $10 an hour and take it. I only get $7.63/hr, and I work 11 hours a week. Though, I am suppose to get a raise at the end of this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I work 0 hours. It's not that bad, but the pay sucks Same here dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagobahn Eagle Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I work 0 hours. It's not that bad, but the pay sucks Myself, zero hours a week. I'm on welfare money, or at least I will be soon. But I'm joining the voluntary ICRC visitation service after the fifteen-hours long prerequisite course I'm going to take in November. They pay a grand zero kroner an hour:). Don't work before you have to. You've got a life-time of work ahead of you, enjoy not having to have a job while you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arreat Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 Myself, zero hours a week. I'm on welfare money, or at least I will be soon. But I'm joining the voluntary ICRC visitation service after the fifteen-hours long prerequisite course I'm going to take in November. They pay a grand zero kroner an hour:). Don't work before you have to. You've got a life-time of work ahead of you, enjoy not having to have a job while you can. Yeah, but this is like the only time where I can spend money without having to worry about bills. I'm also getting my licence in March (Yeah, I got lazy and decided to get my permit last June) so i'm going to need the money if I want to drive to work and school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalvaklu321 Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I got a summer job. I worked around 35 hours a week. But, they taxed the hell out of me. But during the school year, 20 hours a week seems reasonable. Currently, I dont work, and now I've spent the last of my money (except 200 dollars, but that's for Wii). Hooray for being a shortsighted teen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 AAAAA. I'm working from 6:00am to 3:00pm tomorrow. Atleast I get $10 an hour so I'm getting $80 tomorrow. (1 hour lunch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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