When I got this new job for about 1 month. I told the manager I couldn’t work over 20 hours (preferably 16-18) because of school, and she was fine with it.
But now for this coming week I have 22 hours which is spread out to 5 days (Tuesday and Wednesday off)
I don’t really mind it, but my parents are getting on me saying I shouldn’t being doing that much at all.
Are you doing on campus or off campus job? AFAIK, on campus job over 20hr per week is illegal.
If it’s off campus, then it’s up to how well you manage your schedule. Do you feel so tired that you can’t do other works? Does it hinder your class schedule? IF you are 100% comfortable with the schedule, then convince your parents that you are fine.
How is it “illegal”? (What law in what jurisdiction?) Genuinely curious if you can point it out. How are your grades? If you are keeping them up, then I’d do it this once. But talk to your manager and remind them that you’ve asked to keep your hours down. If they keep scheduling you over, then I’d think about looking for something else. It would be touch during midterms and finals especially.
You need to speak with the manager and remind her you cannot work over 20 hours per week. If you don’t, you may be scheduled for even more hours the next time.
@intparent When I worked on campus, that’s what my employer told me.
Maybe a work study job can’t be over 20 hours or something?
Mine wasn’t work study(it’s a federal program I think, which makes me ineligible), it was just a desk assistant job
It is unclear if the OP is a teen in high school. Many states do have restrictions on the number of hours a teen who is in high school can work, how many in a week and how many on a school day.
I believe there is a limit per week on work study hours.
If this is a job at a store, there will be more and more hours as the end of the year approaches. nip it now.
Yeah I’m a college freshman. This job isn’t off campus and is about a 10 minute drive away where I live, 20 minutes from my college. However sometimes I need to take the bus since I can’t drive yet.
I just finished midterms, so finals will be coming up in the next month. I think I’ll have to end up quitting since their policy is 16 hours minimum.
I’m going to apply for work study for next year and can get a job on campus
I’ll be speaking with her on Monday about this since that’s when she’ll back
There is a limit on Work Study hours. I think @paul2752 is an international student, so there are probably other limits in play there.
OP, your manager might have forgotten. Just remind her. And look for a job on campus next semester.
You really shouldn’t work more than 10-12 hours if you are a full time student.
If you are taking 15 credits a semster, that is 15 hours that are in the classroom,and an additional 30 that are expected outside the classroom (by federal guidelines) for studying/reading/homework. So add 22 hours and you will have a 68 hour of work (studies + job) per week. THat is a bit much.
Honestly your parents are right as regards to school…that should be your top priority.
How crucial is it that you have a job?
Not that important at all. I got it’s because I wanted to get some kind of work experience on my resume. I have some volunteer work not any job. So I am planning to quit this week.
Plus i feel kind of bad for wasting my employers time.
You may want to speak to your manager about reducing your hours through the end of the term. With the semester ending in a few weeks, you will be able to work more hours during the break.
@Jjrobin I do not see where you wasted your employer’s time. If you did a good job while you were there and they did not keep to the agreement to schedule you for less then 20 hours/week then you owe them nothing. Give your notice and move on to something that allows you to prioritize your schoolwork.
And FWIW I would not worry too much about getting “paid” work on your resume. Meaningful volunteer/internship work would be viewed as valuable experience by future employers.
If you got the job to have work experience on your resume, I have to say that in my opinion, only working one month doesn’t look great. I realize that school is top priority and it should be, but you may want to consider even putting it on your resume.
Most places are highly incentivized to KEEP good employees. If you are a good employee, and want to keep the job just with lesser hours, it’s worth asking if exceptions can be made to the 16 hour/week minimum
FYI my son, in high school, got a job and 16-20 hours were discusssd in the interview. They crept up the scheduling until it was 6 days a week, so he had to have a discussion. He reminded his manager what was discussed in the interview and what his schedulign conflicts are (school and school sports), and they did cut it back. I think it is in an employers’ nature to get what they can out of a good employee, and they’ll keep going unless you say something. And also hopefully they will cut the hours down since they want to keep you. I guess you just need to decide if you want to keep them, and what hours are acceptable to you. Good luck!
Summer jobs will be fine to get that “work” experience.
I find it refreshing that you are concerned about having “wasted your employer’s time”. Most people do not appreciate the investment employers make in employees–i.e. time spent training, etc. If the primary concern is the number of hours and you enjoy the job, it is worth a discussion with the manager about reducing your hours to the amount discussed when you were hired.
I agree that listing a position with only one month’s tenure on your resume may actually be detrimental. I know I hesitate in hiring people who have a work history of changing jobs frequently. It does not demonstrate a commitment and causes me to question how long they might stay with my organization. But in this case, it may be your only option if you are unable to achieve a schedule that allows you to prioritize your education.