By Li Nguyen
For many students who work, balancing their job with school is difficult, but worth it.
“It’s challenging, but if you manage your time wisely you can be able to do it,” senior Natalia Sato said.
Natalia works at Wendy’s, from 5 p.m. to midnight, a few days a week. She makes $8.25.
“A benefit of working is I have my own money, so I don’t need to depend on anyone,” she said. “A disadvantage is I don’t have time for anything other than school and work.”
Many students desire a job, but Natalia warns them: “I would only recommend it to those who ‘have’ to work.”
I agree with Natalia! Having to go to school, and then rush out of school to make it on work on time was a struggle! I barely had any time to be with my siblings, and to enjoy my free time after school to hang out with my friends. But at the end of the day it was all worth it. Just having your own money to spend and feeling independent was a good feeling.
I agree with Natalia that work and school is hard to balance out, especially your senior year because there is so much to do than the other previous year. In order to not quit you have to work hard for what you want and need. It isn’t all fun and games when you get a job. Responsibility plays a big role in your character and dedication too. Don’t get me wrong: the money feels good once you have it. Also, when you start to work, you find out who your real friends are.