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Jobs at whilst at university

18 replies

Diian · 21/11/2021 09:47

Do many of your DC have term time jobs? If so, what types of jobs do they have and how many hours a week do they do each week?

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TizerorFizz · 21/11/2021 10:07

Depends on the university, course and what money parents can give. Some have jobs and some don’t. Last year it was difficult for students but now lots of places are hiring. You will get a whole variety of views on here. I personally think that work in the summer holidays doesn’t compromise studying. Work every week can dilute the student experience and some courses don’t want the students to with as they are very full time. However lots of students do work and lots don’t!

SometimesRavenSometimesParrot · 21/11/2021 10:48

Totally varies as PP has said but in general I think it’s a positive for students to work. Bulks up their CV, an extra route to make friends in case they don’t get on with flat mates/course mates, gets them more work ready and the cash is obviously useful.

As well as the jobs you’d usually think of (retail/hospitality) there’s also lots of jobs available at the uni - student guides, library, hospitality etc. These are usually decently paid and zero hours so fit round studies well.

Monolithique · 21/11/2021 10:58

My DC started in September and doesn't. The workload is fairly tough and exams are in January so , better to keep up with the work and pass the exams.
The summer break is long so I think that will the time for getting a job to boost funds.

Notagardener · 21/11/2021 10:59

Both dc in London have jobs (zero hours). I don't think they do more than 8 hours a week. Handy for a bit of extra cash as well as good for their CV.

Oldowl · 21/11/2021 11:30

DS started in Sept doesn't, but has his gap year job lined up over Christmas.

DD, 2nd year, does. She works 10-12 hours on reception in her hall of residence. She is in London so it pays just under £14 a hour. She also does the odd 'event guide' shift (open day/guest speaker) or online moderator (for breakout groups) couple of hours here or there each month which pays a bit more.

Many of her friends (LSE) are undergraduate research assistants working 8-10 hours a week for different professors/lecturers.

Susiesue61 · 21/11/2021 11:36

Dd is in first year near to home so has kept her old bar job and comes home for shifts. She loves it as finds spare time when she feels most homesick, and she needs the money!

whereshalligo · 21/11/2021 14:25

Ds second year has just started a part time job in a garden centre. Sundays 6 hours and normally Wednesday afternoons or an odd Friday if his timetable lets him. Seems he can pick up shifts pretty easily and will do more in the Xmas holidays. I think he's only coming back for a couple of days. He didn't work in his first year but has more of a social life now so student loan isn't stretching as far and bank of mum and dad has closed !
He can easily fit this in with his uni course and actually has said it's better for him to be busy otherwise sleeps in at the weekends and wastes it. 3 out of 5 in his house have jobs.

Thecurtainsofdestiny · 21/11/2021 14:28

Care shifts and cycle courier work.

CraftyGin · 21/11/2021 14:29

My DD worked at the university call centre, phoning alumni to tap them up for money.

She also did some mentoring to younger students on her course when she was in fourth year.

Both were well paid, and the hours did not grow.

Ironoaks · 21/11/2021 14:33

DS is not supposed to do paid work during term time (college terms and conditions) but there are exceptions e.g. outreach work. He has just got an university-approved job mentoring potential applicants. It will only be an hour a week, but I think he would struggle to fit in more than that during term time anyway. He has about 25 hours a week of contact time and the same again of independent study. He is hoping to get a job next summer during the university holidays.

HostessTrolley · 21/11/2021 15:17

Dd (med student) picks up shifts at a vaccination clinic - she started off as a vapourer during lockdown but they offered her a paid job and trained her to administer vaccines. It’s at hoc shifts booked through an app, and pays very well compared with retail or bar work

GoodnightGrandma · 21/11/2021 15:18

My DD works 15 hours and is on a full time course.

HostessTrolley · 21/11/2021 15:23

Vapourer? Lol - volunteer!

ecceromani · 21/11/2021 16:39

No not term time job. DD is 1st year and worked full time (long hours) in hospitality for 3 months in the summer before leaving for uni.
Will pick up some shifts when home for Christmas.
Then probably work there again next summer.

ClerkMaxwell · 21/11/2021 16:40

DD has two term time jobs. Uni job which averages 7 hours a week and an 8 hours a week cafe job. Likes making her own money. Second job gets her out of the uni bubble. Manages both easily along side uni work but she goes to a 3rd tier uni (by MN standards)!

Hoptoit1 · 21/11/2021 16:47

Dc works for a retail group they have lots of uni students on 8-12 hour contracts with extra hours available adhoc whom work at one shop term time and another when home from uni.

Bratnews · 21/11/2021 19:41

My DC does in retail, this week they worked 16 hours. Easily fits in with their course.

user1487194234 · 22/11/2021 05:42

Mine don't work term time

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