JEFFERSON —
Many students at Jefferson Area High School participate in the “real world circus” that is juggling their school work and their jobs. Although it can seem like a difficult balancing act, the responsibility, time management and perseverance that it teaches can be very much worth the effort.
Student employees lead a doubly challenging life. As with all students, they have the burden of school work, keeping grades up, studying for tests, as well as planning for college or other post-graduation options. Adding a job to this already-taxing life can prove to be quite tedious. However, with perseverance, diligence and the proper management of time and priorities, student employees can be successful in both their school and career.
Most students who are working do not regret finding jobs. Out of 15 Jefferson students who have jobs, each person spoke highly of the discipline it teaches, as well as the benefits of a constant paycheck and understanding the value of a dollar. Other students spoke highly concerning responsibility and dealing with real world situations.
“It (having a job) gives you a feeling of independence because you have your own money and can buy your own things or save money,” said senior Ally Fogarty, who is employed at Mr. Hero.
“Earning money helps you find out how to manage money better,” said senior, Connor Cleveland, who works at Domino’s Pizza and does freelance work for the Star Beacon.
In addition to earning money and learning how to manage time, some students enjoy their jobs simply because it gives them something to do.
“I recommend getting a job because it keeps you busy if you have a little more free time than you’d like,” says Connar Lesko, who works at the Morgan Hose Fire Department in Rock Creek.
“If you have lots of spare time I would recommend it,” said Paige Robinson, senior. “It’s nice to have money and to go out and buy what you want.”
Having a job can also have negative consequences. Some students consider reduced free time to be one of the major downsides of being employed. Others noted the demanding workload of school and their part-time job.
“I’m not able to involve myself in many school activities. I simply don’t have enough energy after being at school for seven hours to work for five hours afterward,” said Hailey Becker, senior.
“I would often have trouble studying for tests on the days I had to work,” said junior Sheneese Summers. “Working Thursdays, in particular, was troublesome due to many teachers giving tests of Friday.”
Managing school and working as an employee at the same time can be challenging as well as rewarding. From earning money to learning lessons in responsibility and time management, there are many valuable advantages to having a job as a student.
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CONNAR LESKO, a freshman at Jefferson Area High School, works at the Morgan Hose Fire Department in Rock Creek. He is just one of many students at Jefferson who have learned to juggle their school work and jobs.
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