<p>Part-time jobs are suitable for those who cannot devote an entire day towards a job. This is a plus point, especially for students, interested in working and studying at the same time without any difficulty. Amanda Chen, a student from Christ University, says, “Doing a part-time job is a good thing for students because they get experience and earn some pocket money. They also learn how to be responsible. In many places abroad, all youngsters do a part-time job. But in India, it is still looked down upon to some extent.” <br /><br />Students, especially those staying away from home, often face financial difficulties. This makes them opt for part-time jobs. There is nothing better the feeling of earning and taking care of your expenses. Abbas, a popular MC and a student of Christ University, says, “It is good to get paid for something that I love doing. It helps in an overall personality development. I utilise my time after college for this job as it takes care of my expenses. I earn well enough and have even bought my own car.”<br /><br />However, some parents do not give a green signal for this because they feel they are earning for their children. Says Papri Roy, a parent, “If money is a constraint in the family, then it is good to do a part-time job. But I feel the job should be in and around the college or something like taking tuition classes in their locality. They must see to it that their studies are not hampered. I think it is an acceptable phenomenon but not required if the family is well-to-do.” <br /><br />With ‘independence’ being the buzzword, students today often opt for part-time jobs. They prefer working in a field they like and in which, they want to build a career later. The work environment helps them build a network for future job prospects as well. “I meet new people everyday and build new contacts. This will definitely help me get prepared for the industry I want to work for in future,” says Abbas.<br /><br />Part-time jobs, if taken in a positive spirit, help in the global growth of a student. While a student learns theory in classrooms, he or she can have the practical knowledge in a work environment. Deepika Shetty, a student of COMMITS, says, “It is a good opportunity to learn. We had a subject on public relations during our undergraduation. Fortunately, I had worked in a PR firm before so it helped me understand the subject better. Part-time jobs give a greater exposure in the fields of our interest.” <br /><br />With various options available, from ‘home-based work’ through Internet to ‘promotional jobs’ in malls and other places, it has become easier for students to do a part-time job.</p>
<p>Part-time jobs are suitable for those who cannot devote an entire day towards a job. This is a plus point, especially for students, interested in working and studying at the same time without any difficulty. Amanda Chen, a student from Christ University, says, “Doing a part-time job is a good thing for students because they get experience and earn some pocket money. They also learn how to be responsible. In many places abroad, all youngsters do a part-time job. But in India, it is still looked down upon to some extent.” <br /><br />Students, especially those staying away from home, often face financial difficulties. This makes them opt for part-time jobs. There is nothing better the feeling of earning and taking care of your expenses. Abbas, a popular MC and a student of Christ University, says, “It is good to get paid for something that I love doing. It helps in an overall personality development. I utilise my time after college for this job as it takes care of my expenses. I earn well enough and have even bought my own car.”<br /><br />However, some parents do not give a green signal for this because they feel they are earning for their children. Says Papri Roy, a parent, “If money is a constraint in the family, then it is good to do a part-time job. But I feel the job should be in and around the college or something like taking tuition classes in their locality. They must see to it that their studies are not hampered. I think it is an acceptable phenomenon but not required if the family is well-to-do.” <br /><br />With ‘independence’ being the buzzword, students today often opt for part-time jobs. They prefer working in a field they like and in which, they want to build a career later. The work environment helps them build a network for future job prospects as well. “I meet new people everyday and build new contacts. This will definitely help me get prepared for the industry I want to work for in future,” says Abbas.<br /><br />Part-time jobs, if taken in a positive spirit, help in the global growth of a student. While a student learns theory in classrooms, he or she can have the practical knowledge in a work environment. Deepika Shetty, a student of COMMITS, says, “It is a good opportunity to learn. We had a subject on public relations during our undergraduation. Fortunately, I had worked in a PR firm before so it helped me understand the subject better. Part-time jobs give a greater exposure in the fields of our interest.” <br /><br />With various options available, from ‘home-based work’ through Internet to ‘promotional jobs’ in malls and other places, it has become easier for students to do a part-time job.</p>
