<p>I am thinking about applying for my first job at a subway which is really close to my house (30 seconds walk) and I am really nervous as to if I should take the step or not. For next term I am taking 12 credit hours and have to commute to college every day because it's a community college but its only a 5 minute drive. Also I just wanted to find out how many hours I should work at the restaurant if I apply.</p>
<p>Ya apply, if you get the job you can always decline. Id say work part time, which is less that 35hrs a week.</p>
<p>Sometimes when students work part-time while going to college, it actually helps them manage their time better. It certainly did for me. Since the job is so close to your house, I second ForeIN’s ‘go for it’… though less than 35 hours sounds like a lot. I’d start with 15-20 and see how it goes with the commute/classes/studying that you need to do. Good luck! 
I hope you get the job and enjoy it.</p>
<p>thanks all, I applied!</p>
<p>I wouldn’t apply. It’s subway; It’s a job you shouldn’t even list on your resume. What is the pay gonna be? Min wage? The money isn’t even worth the effort. You are better off focusing on school and transferring into a good university.</p>
<p>BTW what classes are you taking? Unless it’s a STEM load you should take more units.</p>
<p>^^ that’s totally not true. Everyone needs to start somewhere. A lot of future employers will appreciate that OP balanced school and work as well as having a job in the first place. Even an entry level job can give you universal work skills. I say go for it OP. Working anywhere will help put your foot in the door for experience and is a good beginner r</p>
<p>^ No way. There is an old saying “dress for the job you want, not the one you have.” or inversely, if you want want your future to be subway, then go work at subway.</p>
<p>But we have no idea about OP’s circumstances. What if s/he needs this job to help pay for college? What if his/her family is going through a hard time and needs some extra money? What if s/he just wants to start taking on more responsibility in life? </p>
<p>A job is a job, and money is money. Yes, it’d be ideal to get a part-time job relevant to your major, but that’s not always possible. Also, in order to GET that major-related job, it helps to have another kind of job, even if it’s Subway. I just can’t see the downside of applying for a job. How can anyone look down on a person putting themselves out there in life? Especially when s/he is younger and are expected/allowed to have lower types of jobs? </p>
<p>I’m glad you went for it, OP. Getting a job always shows good character, and if you do get it, that extra money is always nice.</p>
<p>Thanks! And the first and third reason you stated are relatable to my reason to apply so yeah.</p>
<p>Low level customer service jobs help prepare for better status jobs. They teach patience when dealing with difficult people, time management, going into “performance mode” when you really don’t want to be there but can’t let your personal life get in the way of your job, etc.</p>
<p>And a minimum wage job is a lot better than no job when bills need to be paid.</p>
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<p>Lol you totally sound like the type if person to look down on entry level workers, especially in fast food. OP please do not listen to this ignorant bro.</p>
<p>My 1st job was stocking produce at a supermarket. To be honest the only thing I learned was that the cold produce underneath is straight from the cooler. Those type of jobs are specifically designed to require the least amount of skill possible. Basically you are just a cog in a machine. Any ‘skill’ you learn is superficial at best. e.g. I learned to communicate with customers when I said “here is your 5 dollars in change, have a nice day.”</p>