I didn't personally get a job while I was in my first year, but I am looking for one to have during second and third year. It probably would have benefited me financially to have one during my first year, but there are a few reasons I didn't get one. I've listed below the reasons to get a job during your FIRST YEAR of university, and also the reasons not to...
Reasons you should probably get a job...
- If you actually can't pay your rent and can't get parental help.
- If your loan covers your rent but literally nothing else.
- If you're really bored.
- If you live at home and have nothing to do outside of teaching hours.
- If you have awful house mates that you want to escape.
- If you're addicted to Topshop.
Reasons you shouldn't get a job...
- You're settling into a new place and situation with new people.
- You may have too much work to do.
- You have other commitments such as sporting activities.
- You are one of the lucky ones who get a super high loan and have money to spare.
- You're having too much fun.
For me, I didn't get a job because I technically didn't need one; I had enough money to live off, and if I hadn't spent so much on taxis I could probably have coped with a Topshop addiction (okay, maybe just Primark...) Also, I was getting used to living independently in a new city with new people away from my family & friends. I didn't starve and I was generally happy throughout the year, so a job wouldn't have benefited me that much.
That being said, I am looking for one to keep during second & third year, for something to do and for a bit of extra money that I can save towards a flat when I finish uni for good!
