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working whilst at college? how many hours should I do?

Harry171

for anyone who works/worked whilst at college, how many hours did/do you do a week?

Reply 1

LissyLondon

Original post by Harry171

for anyone who works/worked whilst at college, how many hours did/do you do a week?

I did 15 a week when I first started uni. My classes were only two days so the other three I did five hours answering phones. I worked communications for the IT department at uni. It was pretty relaxed and they actually offered me full time but I didn't think I could handle that on top of my classes and opera group.

Reply 2

worth75772

13.5 in Tesco but I did overtime when I could to boost funds. Also they worked my shifts around my timetable at college so that was a big help and they are doing the same for me at university this year.

Reply 3

Cirxxbabz

Original post by Harry171

for anyone who works/worked whilst at college, how many hours did/do you do a week?

I’m thinking of doing that but I just don’t know wen...

Reply 4

Emma:-)

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I did about 18 hours a week through 6th form and college.
It all depends on how many you think you can manage.

Reply 5

Harry171

Original post by Emma:-)

I did about 18 hours a week through 6th form and college.
It all depends on how many you think you can manage.

Im thinking about 16, my college have said we’re not allowed to do anymore than 8. I did like 20 last year (which was a lot but I couldn’t drive) but I think 16 this year might be okay since I can drive from college

Reply 6

username4889668

Your college won't know.
I would personally recommend up to 14, but depends on your subjects I guess.

Reply 7

Kaliwax

It depends on your courses and it depends on how many a level's are you doing. Maybe 2 days as the max if you're doing A levels, if you're just doing a Level 3 BTEC, then maybe 3 if you can.

Reply 8

Emma:-)

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Original post by Harry171

Various 6th forms/colleges recommend maximum amounts of how many hours students should do. But they cant make you.
If it was affecting your school work a lot then they may raise their concerns, but as long as you can handle it, are still doing your school/college work on time etc then you should be fine.

Reply 9

Harry171

Original post by Aaryra

Your college won't know.
I would personally recommend up to 14, but depends on your subjects I guess.

Original post by Kaliwax

It depends on your courses and it depends on how many a level's are you doing. Maybe 2 days as the max if you're doing A levels, if you're just doing a Level 3 BTEC, then maybe 3 if you can.

I do physics Chem and maths but I rlly need the money (car insurances and petrol)

Reply 10

Kaliwax

Original post by Harry171

I do physics Chem and maths but I rlly need the money (car insurances and petrol)

Could you cope with the workload, as they are really tough subjects, I'd value my A level's over work to be honest. Maybe work 1 or 2 days at maximum.

Reply 11

username4889668

Original post by Harry171

I do physics Chem and maths but I rlly need the money (car insurances and petrol)

Surely something like 12 hours is enough though? How much do you make ph?

Reply 12

Harry171

Original post by Aaryra

Surely something like 12 hours is enough though? How much do you make ph?

about £6.50

Reply 13

Fermion.

I do 20 hrs whilst at uni. I cut down a little bit towards exams but manage just fine.

Reply 14

username4889668

Original post by Harry171

about £6.50

Ah, live in London so when I worked during sixth form I earned a bit more.

Still, 6.50 x 12 = 78 a week, x 4 = 312 a month. That seems like enough to me.

Reply 15

Harry171

Original post by Aaryra

Ah, live in London so when I worked during sixth form I earned a bit more.

Still, 6.50 x 12 = 78 a week, x 4 = 312 a month. That seems like enough to me.