College students and working go together like peanut butter and jelly. I think that most college students this summer are spending it waiting tables, filing papers, and mowing lawns rather than going to the beach, getting a tan and partying.
A group of friends and I were discussing how sad it is that this is our last summer free from grown up jobs, as we like to call them. Most of us are obligated to at least one job, if not more. We decided as a group that this is an awful way to spend our last summer of freedom, but most of us have no choice - we need the money.
I am fortunate enough to have a great summer job. I work in an office at UWGB and I really like it. They are flexible with hours, unlike some jobs. It's hard to find a summer job that you like. I previously worked at a campground. I liked it but the pay wasn't very good and I worked most nights and weekends. I have heard horror stories from students who have worked at pet stores, in mills, or have been nannies. It seems all jobs come with some yucky parts to it.
You hear so many people say, life is short so live it to the fullest. I fully believe that statement but when the need to make money surpasses the need to have fun what happens? What do you sacrifice?
I think that it all comes down to balancing things. You must work to make money but you can't work 24-7. I know someone who works over 100 hours a week. That is too much. I also know someone who only works about 15 hours a week and struggles to find another job and to make money.
It's a struggle to find a job these days, so when one is found you shouldn't hesitate to jump at it. I think that caution should be taken though, so your life isn't wasted by working. Whether that be staying out a little bit later after work and being tired the next day, or taking a random trip on a day off. Life is here to be enjoyed, don't let yourself be on autopilot.
"If time be of all things the most precious, wasting time must be the greatest prodigality." -- Benjamin Franklin
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