Can I get a job and play sports?
just ask them if you can get a shift that's from 5:30- 9:30 or whatever, however many hours you need to get in, you just need to keep up on your grades, and get plenty of sleep. no more Y!A for you. or facebook or games. =( just school track and job, until summer lol
I'm 16, should I get a job or play sports?
This is a great question because many don't think about this decision; most just do what sounds fun. I'm going to assume that balancing both isn't an option for whatever reason, schedule conflict probably. Your teenage years are a great time to hold a job. Without any life-dependent bills you can save as much as you want. With a parent's help you can even start investing long-term. And of course, the benefit of having money to freely spend. The penalties to having a job vary from person to person. I myself struggle with keeping up on school and having a job, but you could be different. A job can also be mentally strenuous which could affect all aspects of life, keep this in mind when job hunting. Sports are a great thing to be involved in. They can increase your team-oriented skills, they are a good way to blow off steam, and they can even lead to scholarships. With the added exposure you also have the potential to make more friends, which is always a good thing. One downside to sports is the schedule. There aren't many ways to avoid a big game, so the schedule is often less flexible than a job. No one can give a definite answer on which you should do, especially without knowing your schedule. In my opinion, I think you should get a job. Be picky and get one you don't absolutely hate. After bills, save 50%, invest 25%, and use 25% for entertainment purposes.
How do I work a job and play sports at the same time?
Working is part of your life, but it does not have to consume your WHOLE life. If you find yourself not making time for your hobbies and other interests, such as sports, you might be hurting your career or end up resenting yourself for not going after your passions.The #1 tip for managing a job with an extracurricular activity or long-term hobby, like sports is the ability to multitask efficiently & let your passions carry over into your work.Research shows that hobbies allow you to reduce stress levels, ignite creativity and boost your health – all of these things allow you to be your best (and most productive) self at work.We also recommend finding a job that allows you to not only play your best but be the best employee you can be. If you’re not careful, sporting events can really start to weigh down on you & cause you to give less than you best at your day job.If it helps, find a job that ties into sports so that you can learn how to be a better athlete by day & implement what you learn on the field by night. Pick a job that’s flexible & allows you to dedicate time to sports or your other passions.Lastly, we recommend complete transparency with your jobIf you are comfortable, let your boss or supervisor know that you are interested or will be taking up sports. Let them know your schedule there, any limitations, & your availability. The key here is communication. Not communicating these things could cause your career & the company you work for to suffer.We hope this helps!We invite you to join us in our amazing private Facebook group for even more support through your career journey here.Make yourself more competitive during the hiring process with this: https://www.workitdaily.com/why-shut-...Get even more support in your career here: https://courses.workitdaily.com/p/sub...
Should I work or play sports?
Final year in high school , I got my gear for soccer and baseball , payed insurance but a job opening cameup recently at an Arbys and I know the manager and will most likely hire me but I have to be available during weekdays. I could use the money to buy a class ring / cap and gown/ year book . Etc.. idk I would love o hear opinions and advice thanks
Should I continue to play sports or get a job?
I have been playing school sports(xc and track) since 7th grade. I am currently in 10th and I think it is a great way to stay in shape, learn self discipline, make new friends, push beyond my limits, and feel accomplished about something I did. Running XC and track is one of the things that truely makes me happy and gives me something to look foward to every day. I want to continue to run throughout 12th grade and maybe even college. Like I can join a running club or something, but I want to continue. Most of my friends are on those teams too, so it would be so different to not be on it. Plus, these are my last years to play sports. On the other hand, my parents think I should get a job since I am finally old enough to. They could still take me to the gym to stay in shape, but it'll never be the same. I want to do what is best, but I don't know what to choose. I have a deep deep deep passion for running and my parents want me to quit and get a job? What do you think I should do, and please explain why it would be the best. Thanks I just want to let you all know that I can only do one. I can't play sports and get a job. I still will have AP work to do and that takes time. I am also a straight A student and wouldn't want to screw that up. My job would probably have to be at Chik fil A. I'd have to work shifts like 330 to 900 or something like that, but I get out of school at 220 and don't think I'll have enough time to do all my work and get to bed in time to function for the next day.
My new job gets in the way of me playing sports. What should I do?
This is a general answer for anyone in a similar situation, but hopefully thought provoking for the original poster too. Find a sport that you can play on whatever hours the new job allows. Ice sports like hockey and speed skating often get practiced in the early morning hours when there's rink time available. 5am is not too early. Racquet sports are played all day. Tennis and racquetball and squash are all often played at 10am.Volleyball is a noon sport. Lots of people play around (or over) lunchtime. Cricket gets played in the early afternoon. Our Palo Alto cricketers played Friday afternoons starting about 3pm in the 1980s. Night baseball or softball can be played under the lights anytime until midnight, or even later. And pool swimming is open 24 hours in some places. Someone working shifts could swim at any time. Give the new job a chance and learn some new sports while you're at it.
How do I get a job playing music at sports stadiums?
If you do not have a connection to, or relationship with, someone working for the stadium or team it is much more difficult. Booking agents normally have the contacts to pull this off. If you do not have a booking agent or manager you can attempt to do what I did. I called the team offices to "lodge a complaint about the game". I explained that the complaint was about the singing of the National Anthem and was finally connected to the woman who books those acts. Not wanting to lie I told her that my complaint was I had not been allowed to audition. She granted me an audition, enjoyed it and booked me. But of the 3 times I've tried this I've only twice been successful.
How important is it to have a job or play sports in high school. Any answers would be helpful!?
I'm not sure if this is really the best thing to do, but you are only in high school once and this is the last opportunity you will get to play sports probably, whereas you will work pretty much for the rest of your life. I would think they both will look good on your college resume, so why not do something fun? You could always get a job strictly during the off season and on weekends if you wanted. I worked at hot topic for a while during the off season and they kept me on during softball season for weekends and emergency fill ins, but i'm not sure if every boss will be like that. Edit: Actually having a job does have some importance when colleges look at you. It shows that you are mature, responsible and work hard. But i would still go with playing a sport. Colleges want to see that you do something other than just schools work. They want well-rounded people. It doesn't even matter if it's a sport though, it could be any extracurricular activity.
Should I work a fast food job or continue to play a sport while I am in high school? Which is more beneficial when looking ahead to college?
Though there are potential benefits to each it is likely that if you don't need the income from what is likely a minimum wage job, the benefits of playing any sport will be better for most college admissions.If you do need to supplant your income, it would probably be better to try to find some kind of situation that also allowed you to continue with sports -- that might include a job that includes slightly more responsibility /skill for few hours at better wages, or just a position with more flexibility that would allow you to still earn some money when you are not engaged in training / competition.To be sure, there are benefits beyond the income that can come from working even in a fast food setting, but many of them overlap / are overshadowed by the benefits of high school sports. Specifically things like time management / organization, teamwork, leadership, shared spirit / goal orientation, delayed gratification are generally well reinforced in sports.