Who needs a flexible work schedule? The Student!

By: Valerie L. Miller for NextCrew

Working Student - done with flexibility and motivation!Nine to five may not be everyone’s ideal work setting. It also may not be possible. We are going to be focusing different types of people who require a flexible work schedule, starting with: The Student

70% percent of you do it

Do you work while gaining your education? “Balancing college and a job is a task that approximately 70 percent of students manage while obtaining a four-year degree, according to a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education,” stated in student newspaper The Colonnade.

Looming student loans and simply providing for yourself through your degree is reason enough to seek employment. "Some of the leading stereotypes of recent grads are that they have a sense of entitlement, they demand instant gratification, and they don't have a strong work ethic. What better way to disprove all of those negatives than to say "I worked as a barista at Starbucks while I was in school so that I could graduate debt-free without burdening my parents with college costs when they barely have enough saved for retirement"? says Zac Bissonnette author of 'Debt-Free U: How I Paid For An Outstanding College Education Without Loans, Scholarships, Or Mooching Off My Parents'.

Job + Study = No free time (not necessarily)

Of course you want to find a job that doesn’t cramp your style and leave you too busy to enjoy your late night study sessions with pizza, going to the movies, and dare we say going on the occasional date? “There are plenty of cool part-time gigs out there that can accommodate a schedule stuffed with classes, club meetings, sports practice and even a little downtime catching up on “Jersey Shore,” says SnagaJob “In particular, restaurant jobs are prime territory for students looking to make a few extra bucks. And both quick service and casual dining restaurants offer after-school and weekend hours. Retail jobs can also fit an already tight schedule.”

Gaining Skills? Me?!

You may not realize it but you are gaining skills with every shift you work. Babysitting? Interpersonal skills . Retail or Restaurant? Customer service, communication, and team work. Event Planner? Organization and conflict resolution. “It doesn’t matter what sort of job you have, just have one. Students with shining academic careers can make a good impression, but your future boss probably doesn’t want to be your first. Even if is a minimum wage job, it can still teach you valuable skills you will need in a professional setting,” says Molly Mitchell for Big Think.

We at NextCrew know as a student you have a lot on your plate. Let us help you make your job to study life easier by registering your expertise at NextCrew and selecting shift work that allows you to be you!Who needs a flexible work schedule? The Student!