4 A-levels and a part time job, is it manageable?
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I have chosen biology, chemistry, maths and psychology (although i'm only doing AS in that). I want to get a part time job working about 10hrs a week but lots of people are saying 4 a-levels is already too much never mind a job on top especially because i'm not great at organisation or time limits. I really don't know what to do because I want to save up money for future uses. What do you think?
I'm back at school tomorrow for 2 induction days before starting next week monday. Can't wait for my mental health to go down the drain again. Here we gooo
Thankyou! <3333
I'm back at school tomorrow for 2 induction days before starting next week monday. Can't wait for my mental health to go down the drain again. Here we gooo

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That is a lot. My school’s sixth form even went as far as actively discouraging students from getting jobs as it would be too much on top of a levels, especially four. The job market is also pretty terrible right now, you think you can get a part time job that perfectly suits your needs as a student?
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Be very wary of burning yourself out. Some people have no choice but to work part time whilst studying, if you have a choice then I'd urge you to focus on your course. Burn-out can creep up on you and getting out of it is a challenge in itself, especially when you have so many commitments.
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(Original post by MadameRazz)
That is a lot. My school’s sixth form even went as far as actively discouraging students from getting jobs as it would be too much on top of a levels, especially four. The job market is also pretty terrible right now, you think you can get a part time job that perfectly suits your needs as a student?
That is a lot. My school’s sixth form even went as far as actively discouraging students from getting jobs as it would be too much on top of a levels, especially four. The job market is also pretty terrible right now, you think you can get a part time job that perfectly suits your needs as a student?
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(Original post by Hardy_Breloom)
Be very wary of burning yourself out. Some people have no choice but to work part time whilst studying, if you have a choice then I'd urge you to focus on your course. Burn-out can creep up on you and getting out of it is a challenge in itself, especially when you have so many commitments.
Be very wary of burning yourself out. Some people have no choice but to work part time whilst studying, if you have a choice then I'd urge you to focus on your course. Burn-out can creep up on you and getting out of it is a challenge in itself, especially when you have so many commitments.
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(Original post by SmartUnicorn)
damn, i've applied to a few places but I'm still waiting on replies as i only sent them out yesterday. honestly i'm not sure i was hoping to adjust a schedule around it and make it work
damn, i've applied to a few places but I'm still waiting on replies as i only sent them out yesterday. honestly i'm not sure i was hoping to adjust a schedule around it and make it work
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(Original post by SmartUnicorn)
I'll make sure to take days off if I do go through with it. I do have a choice but I hate asking for stuff from my mum and I'd rather save and get it. I think I'll try it out and see
I'll make sure to take days off if I do go through with it. I do have a choice but I hate asking for stuff from my mum and I'd rather save and get it. I think I'll try it out and see
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It really depends on you and how much you can manage. Personally, I’m doing 4 a levels, an EPQ and a few essay comps, and I have a part time job waitressing/bar tending, so it can be done. However, that’s what works for me. Some of my friends have their plates full with their a levels. I would recommend waiting a few months just to see how you handle it, then that way if its not too much, you dont already have the commitment of a job. If you feel you can manage a job, make sure it is a zero hour contract and has flexible hours.
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(Original post by SmartUnicorn)
I have chosen biology, chemistry, maths and psychology (although i'm only doing AS in that). I want to get a part time job working about 10hrs a week but lots of people are saying 4 a-levels is already too much never mind a job on top especially because i'm not great at organisation or time limits. I really don't know what to do because I want to save up money for future uses. What do you think?
I'm back at school tomorrow for 2 induction days before starting next week monday. Can't wait for my mental health to go down the drain again. Here we gooo
Thankyou! <3333
I have chosen biology, chemistry, maths and psychology (although i'm only doing AS in that). I want to get a part time job working about 10hrs a week but lots of people are saying 4 a-levels is already too much never mind a job on top especially because i'm not great at organisation or time limits. I really don't know what to do because I want to save up money for future uses. What do you think?
I'm back at school tomorrow for 2 induction days before starting next week monday. Can't wait for my mental health to go down the drain again. Here we gooo

Thankyou! <3333
4 A-Levels is hard enough on its own and don’t forget you also have to do a personal statement, other in school activities and sometimes stay behind after school for extra-sessions that your teacher may plan for the whole class.
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yeah it is manageable (depending on the hours). I do 4 a levels and at 1 point had 2 part time jobs but honestly 10 hours may be too much (depending on how the hours are spread over the days) because it can be exhausting if you don't have a day off
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(Original post by Ellam-j1017)
It really depends on you and how much you can manage. Personally, I’m doing 4 a levels, an EPQ and a few essay comps, and I have a part time job waitressing/bar tending, so it can be done. However, that’s what works for me. Some of my friends have their plates full with their a levels. I would recommend waiting a few months just to see how you handle it, then that way if its not too much, you dont already have the commitment of a job. If you feel you can manage a job, make sure it is a zero hour contract and has flexible hours.
It really depends on you and how much you can manage. Personally, I’m doing 4 a levels, an EPQ and a few essay comps, and I have a part time job waitressing/bar tending, so it can be done. However, that’s what works for me. Some of my friends have their plates full with their a levels. I would recommend waiting a few months just to see how you handle it, then that way if its not too much, you dont already have the commitment of a job. If you feel you can manage a job, make sure it is a zero hour contract and has flexible hours.
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Personally, if you have a choice to work (as opposed to necessity) I wouldn't. Especially if you're knocking out FOUR A-levels.
If anything I'd say it is manageable at AS level but once you hit A2, no chance. I'd say wind down the work and focus on your studies for that year.
It's important to prevent burnout but to also look at your own approach towards things. You say yourself that you aren't good at organisation/ time limits. Bare this in mind but also try and iron that issue out. It will cause you problems not only on your course NOW but at university if you chose to go onto uni in the future.
If you need help with organisational/study skills a good place to start is Tony Buzan's books. He does a lot on study skills
If anything I'd say it is manageable at AS level but once you hit A2, no chance. I'd say wind down the work and focus on your studies for that year.
It's important to prevent burnout but to also look at your own approach towards things. You say yourself that you aren't good at organisation/ time limits. Bare this in mind but also try and iron that issue out. It will cause you problems not only on your course NOW but at university if you chose to go onto uni in the future.
If you need help with organisational/study skills a good place to start is Tony Buzan's books. He does a lot on study skills

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(Original post by SmartUnicorn)
Thats amazing!! how do you manage to balance everything? <33
Thats amazing!! how do you manage to balance everything? <33
As for my job, it’s super chill and flexible. Over the holidays I would work a few 8 hours shifts a week, though I’ll probably only do one a week during school. The place I’m at hires a lot of teens and uni students, so my boss is really flexible and understanding about fitting work in around studying.
Really the most important thing is to enjoy what you’re doing. I know if I was doing science and maths, which I dislike, I would not be able to do as much as I do. I can work quickly and efficiently with my subjects, which means they can be paired with a flexible part time job.
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I can't really speak because I've not started my A Levels yet, but from what I've heard you should be fine if you work on time management skills and organisation. I'm planning on doing 4 a levels and (when covid's over) 27+ hours of ballet training per week, so here's hoping it's possible!
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(Original post by SmartUnicorn)
I have chosen biology, chemistry, maths and psychology (although i'm only doing AS in that). I want to get a part time job working about 10hrs a week but lots of people are saying 4 a-levels is already too much never mind a job on top especially because i'm not great at organisation or time limits. I really don't know what to do because I want to save up money for future uses. What do you think?
I'm back at school tomorrow for 2 induction days before starting next week monday. Can't wait for my mental health to go down the drain again. Here we gooo
Thankyou! <3333
I have chosen biology, chemistry, maths and psychology (although i'm only doing AS in that). I want to get a part time job working about 10hrs a week but lots of people are saying 4 a-levels is already too much never mind a job on top especially because i'm not great at organisation or time limits. I really don't know what to do because I want to save up money for future uses. What do you think?
I'm back at school tomorrow for 2 induction days before starting next week monday. Can't wait for my mental health to go down the drain again. Here we gooo

Thankyou! <3333
You don't need psychology even for a psychology degree so you could drop that one and not close any doors. Or you could start all 4 subjects with a view to giving one up by Christmas
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(Original post by SmartUnicorn)
I have chosen biology, chemistry, maths and psychology (although i'm only doing AS in that). I want to get a part time job working about 10hrs a week but lots of people are saying 4 a-levels is already too much never mind a job on top especially because i'm not great at organisation or time limits. I really don't know what to do because I want to save up money for future uses. What do you think?
I'm back at school tomorrow for 2 induction days before starting next week monday. Can't wait for my mental health to go down the drain again. Here we gooo
Thankyou! <3333
I have chosen biology, chemistry, maths and psychology (although i'm only doing AS in that). I want to get a part time job working about 10hrs a week but lots of people are saying 4 a-levels is already too much never mind a job on top especially because i'm not great at organisation or time limits. I really don't know what to do because I want to save up money for future uses. What do you think?
I'm back at school tomorrow for 2 induction days before starting next week monday. Can't wait for my mental health to go down the drain again. Here we gooo

Thankyou! <3333

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I mean it seems really clear to me.
Keep the job for now, and I if the pressure builds up too much or if u start doing badly, you can just drop it.
If you don’t have it yet, wait a few weeks and see how busy you are. If you got loads of time get the job, otherwise don’t.
There’s no point you dropping it to ‘focus on your studies’ but then having loads of free time because your caught up on all your work when you could have been working, getting work experience to write on ur cv, getting money, etc etc.
Keep the job for now, and I if the pressure builds up too much or if u start doing badly, you can just drop it.
If you don’t have it yet, wait a few weeks and see how busy you are. If you got loads of time get the job, otherwise don’t.
There’s no point you dropping it to ‘focus on your studies’ but then having loads of free time because your caught up on all your work when you could have been working, getting work experience to write on ur cv, getting money, etc etc.
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(Original post by harrysbar)
Honestly, it sounds like too much and could have a bad effect on your mental health plus it would be better to get higher grades in 3 than more average grades in 4.
You don't need psychology even for a psychology degree so you could drop that one and not close any doors. Or you could start all 4 subjects with a view to giving one up by Christmas
Honestly, it sounds like too much and could have a bad effect on your mental health plus it would be better to get higher grades in 3 than more average grades in 4.
You don't need psychology even for a psychology degree so you could drop that one and not close any doors. Or you could start all 4 subjects with a view to giving one up by Christmas

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(Original post by SmartUnicorn)
true, my mum isn't letting me drop psychology now because she thinks i'll fail maths. we have until the end of september to make any subject drops/changes
true, my mum isn't letting me drop psychology now because she thinks i'll fail maths. we have until the end of september to make any subject drops/changes

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(Original post by SmartUnicorn)
I have chosen biology, chemistry, maths and psychology (although i'm only doing AS in that). I want to get a part time job working about 10hrs a week but lots of people are saying 4 a-levels is already too much never mind a job on top especially because i'm not great at organisation or time limits. I really don't know what to do because I want to save up money for future uses. What do you think?
I'm back at school tomorrow for 2 induction days before starting next week monday. Can't wait for my mental health to go down the drain again. Here we gooo
Thankyou! <3333
I have chosen biology, chemistry, maths and psychology (although i'm only doing AS in that). I want to get a part time job working about 10hrs a week but lots of people are saying 4 a-levels is already too much never mind a job on top especially because i'm not great at organisation or time limits. I really don't know what to do because I want to save up money for future uses. What do you think?
I'm back at school tomorrow for 2 induction days before starting next week monday. Can't wait for my mental health to go down the drain again. Here we gooo

Thankyou! <3333
Hope this helps!

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