Is a Part-Time Job Even Worth It These Days?

Having a part time job is an experience that some students partake in and others do not. Having such a job is usually a matter of whether or not you can place time for it in your schedule. Since there are many activities like clubs and sports that students can get involved in, finding a job isn’t possible to do sometimes. Even so, what is the value of a part time job in relation to these extracurricular activities? In the article, a mother considers whether or not her children can find the time to get a part time job when their schedules are already filled with clubs and sports. The whole purpose of school is to learn how to critically think, to acquire knowledge, attain a skill set that makes you a competitive candidate for a job in the career you want to pursue. My English professor once said: “Part time jobs, not matter how insignificant it seems, always looks better on a resume than being a member of the bonsai club.” Students always complain about not being able to find a job because lack of experience. If they stopped participating in on or 2 activities, they may be able to find a minor job that provides their resume with that valuable experience. Of course clubs are important, but students should try to avoid the frivolous ones in favor for the ones where you can make professions connections. Extracurricular activities may be fun, but they don’t hold the value that a part time job does.