High School Job Advantages

For the first three years of high school I found myself asking if it was time for me to get a job. Like any other high schooler, I used a skill I have used over the years that I like to call procrastination. I would find myself asking, “How soon is too soon is to start working?” and would somehow convince myself that it’s too early to start. I’ve learned that having a job in high school is more beneficial that being unemployed. I would know, because I have been on both sides within the last two months. One extremely important factor in deciding to work in high school, is of course, money. When it comes down to both spending and saving, having a job allows you to do so much more. That moment where you see something and instantly know …show more content…
Having a job in high school allows people to learn more about the field and and the interest that they have in it. After working, you might even discover it is a field that you might want to go into. You could potentially end up taking some classes in high school for it, and eventually even go to college for it as well. Also, any job becomes a job that can be added to your résumé for the future and any other jobs you will apply for later in life. Yet again, without a job, these things might not happen. Life could continue on with this interest remaining undiscovered. The field you had originally thought you wanted to go into and go to college for could be one that you lose interest in later. You would miss out on multiple years and possibly some very enjoyable classes as well. Another disadvantage of not having a job in high school is that there is no experience to put down on any résumés that are done in the years to come. Speaking of classes, academics are another important idea when talking about high school …show more content…
Relaxing of course is something that high school students and adults alike have and always will enjoy doing. However, between attending school and working, it can be very difficult to find that precious time. Time that isn 't spent at school or work is spent studying and doing homework, leaving basically no time to kick back. No time to play games, whether it be on my phone or on my Xbox, or to watch television, YouTube, or even Netflix. Without a job, I would be able to spend more time relaxing as well, and come home right after school, do my homework, and then sit back and do absolutely nothing. I would be able to do all of the things that I didn 't have time for working. Right now, because I work, I’d come home after I get off at nine at night, and talk to my girlfriend while I do homework until midnight. It makes it difficult to really balance spending time with family and friends as