THE WRITE IDEA - Education 46 WritetoTop.com In some countries, parents want their children to focus on their studies only. Because of this, an oun o do no o unti a co In o coun an c d n a -ti o ti n c oo W c a oac do ou n W T E on Education is not limited to textbooks and classrooms. A young person can learn just as much at
home, at the playground, or at a workplace. Whereas parents in some countries do not want
their children to work during their school life, I believe that having a part-time job while being
a student is good for young people. Students who learn to balance an academic program with
a work schedule gain certain skills and experiences that will help them in their future careers.
High school and college students have busy schedules of classes and homework. A student
who has to add another element to this schedule, such as a part-time job, gains even better
time-management skills and learns how to prioritize tasks on a day-to-day basis. Moreover, this
person quickly learns to determine the value of time in everyday life. For example, a student
who needs to work on the weekend, but also has an assignment due the following Monday,
but potentially his reputation at work. By prioritizing his duties and sacrificing an occasional
party or two, this person will soon learn to appreciate his free moments and to respect his
responsibilities.
In contrast, a student that only studies will have a difficult time in the workplace. This person will
have fewer multi-tasking abilities and will have a hard time assessing the importance of certain
tasks over others. While it may be true that this person can finish a task more proficiently,
many companies these days would rather have a well-rounded employee than someone who
can do one thing well at a time. In today’s competitive job markets, employers want workers
who can do many things at once, do them well, and be able to harmonize with their coworkers.
A person who spent his entire high school or college life studying in a closed room lacks the
skills and experience to keep up in a fast-paced, teamoriented environment.
In conclusion, students who focus only their academic responsibilities are less suited for the
real-world work environments that will demand much more of them than task completion. A
student who engaged in part-time employment as a student is better adapted to the demands
of a position that requires strong time-management skills and the ability to value one’s duties
to the company and to his team.
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