[saoirse]

Students who have a part-time job, how many hours do you find you can comfortably do, fitting in well with study? When does it become a struggle?

Could you survive without working?

Obviously everyone's different, but would like to hear a range of opinions...please can you mention what course/ how many hours you're in uni as well

[ByronicHero]

I survived without working.

This said I didn't study so could have worked almost full time anyway

[Struggle]

If you can avoid working; avoid it. Why risk sabotaging your studies and your potential to get the best grades for something in the short term if you do not need to?

[black_mage]

(Original post by saoirse)
Students who have a part-time job, how many hours do you find you can comfortably do, fitting in well with study? When does it become a struggle?

Could you survive without working?

Obviously everyone's different, but would like to hear a range of opinions...please can you mention what course/ how many hours you're in uni as well

I did in my first year at uni doing business and its around 10 hours, (5 lectures and 5 seminars) but luckily i could switch my seminar timetable around i worked 16 hours a week and felt it was okay, however had to miss 2 lectures cause i was working but thankfully everythings available online.
I felt working was good to get experience and sometimes it is a struggle becuase of deadlines and missing lectures or classes, but its a good experience and extra money is always good.

[Z-6H820]

I work between 12 and 18 and it's ok, but worked double that when I was doing Highers and wasn't ok at all, had to quit one job a few months before exams. I'd still work even if I didn't have to, even if it lets you get a first, it still looks bad leaving uni with no work experience whatsoever, but I'd love to depend less on the money...

[truechristian91]

I dont, but i know friends who can easily work 10-15 hours a week no problem. Any more than that though and i think it may start impacting your university work.

[groovychez89]

I work about 20 hours a week, normally one or two evenings and the weekend in a restaurant bar. I have done this throughout my second year and the only time it was a struggle was when I did my 8 week teaching placement, where I was at school 5 days a week and then working the other two days - It did kill me but I couldn't afford not to work really.
You have to be organised enough to be able to fit in work, uni and assignments as well as a social life, its all about getting that balance.

[starburst01]

(Original post by groovychez89)
I work about 20 hours a week, normally one or two evenings and the weekend in a restaurant bar. I have done this throughout my second year and the only time it was a struggle was when I did my 8 week teaching placement, where I was at school 5 days a week and then working the other two days - It did kill me but I couldn't afford not to work really.
You have to be organised enough to be able to fit in work, uni and assignments as well as a social life, its all about getting that balance.

i'm being nosy but how much money do/can you make working 20 hours a week? I want to get a job in my gap year

[dirtyoldriver]

Is it possible to get many part time jobs that would only be about 10 hours a week? I could do with a bit of a financial boost though not a huge amount and I'm not sure if most places give you a fixed amount of hours, or you can just say what you're happy with.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, I honestly have no idea how part time jobs work

[groovychez89]

(Original post by starburst01)
i'm being nosy but how much money do/can you make working 20 hours a week? I want to get a job in my gap year

I make roughly about £400 a month plus whatever tips I make

(Original post by dirtyoldriver)
Is it possible to get many part time jobs that would only be about 10 hours a week? I could do with a bit of a financial boost though not a huge amount and I'm not sure if most places give you a fixed amount of hours, or you can just say what you're happy with.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, I honestly have no idea how part time jobs work

Yes you can, most high street part time shop jobs start you off on 4, 8 or 12 hour contracts

[foldingstars45]

(Original post by dirtyoldriver)
Is it possible to get many part time jobs that would only be about 10 hours a week? I could do with a bit of a financial boost though not a huge amount and I'm not sure if most places give you a fixed amount of hours, or you can just say what you're happy with.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, I honestly have no idea how part time jobs work

Yessss, if you get a part-time job - they'll give you a contract, which states how many hours per week you have to work for you to keep your job.
Mine is 8 hours, but I know people who have the same job as me who are contracted 4/12 or even 16 hours a week.
As well as your minimum working hours stated in your contract, you can also get overtime - which are extra shifts that you get paid for .
Many people who are contracted to do say, 4 hours per week, can actually work way more every single week .
You agree your contract when you accept your job offer.

[Aeschylus]

10-20 hours a week. When assignments/exams are due I cut down majorly to 5. Luckily I have a flexible boss

[Shelly_x]

11 hours aweek. In uni roughly 18 hours a week.

[hello_dave]

During Uni 10-20 hours, during the summer 35 hours a week

[lhp]

(Original post by Aeschylus)
Luckily I have a flexible boss

[starburst01]

how common are jobs where you can work 20 hours a week but pays at least £20 an hour?

[.ACS.]

If you can avoid working, definitely do. In first and second year it's not so much of a concern, but come third year you'll definitely want to focus just on your studies. The work load steps up a fair bit, especially with the dissertation, and everyone takes the year far more seriously.

In third year I'll have 23 timetabled hours and intend to spend 20 hours a week self-studying to keep on top of all the work and ensure I can do as best I can. (Admittedly only 10 of the 23 hours are properly timetabled for me, but I'm attending other lectures that I know will be invaluable for me going onto a masters course.)

[Dekota-XS]

I work 165 hours a week and cope fine.

[Aeschylus]

(Original post by lhp)