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AIBU to encourage my daughter to get a part-time job while in sixth form?

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mumbunz24 · 28/10/2024 10:22

My daughter just started sixth form this September at a grammar school, and I’ve noticed that not many of her classmates seem to have part-time jobs.
I’m wondering if it’s a good idea to nudge her towards getting some work experience, or if that might interfere with her studies. I know balancing A-levels can be tough, but I also believe that part-time work can teach valuable skills and responsibility.
AIBU to think she should consider a part-time job, or should I let her focus solely on her studies?

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Youcancallmeirrelevant · 28/10/2024 10:25

100% a part time job! Too many people getting to the end of a levela or even uni having not worked.

A little weekend or evening job a couple of days a week will do wodners for them, and give them some money to buy whatever they want, save for a car, pay petrol when they have a car etc