How much should I work during college?

Question

Hello, I am a 21 year old Business major with an emphasis in financing. I was wondering what a good amount to work would be during the semester. I make 11.25 an hour and my bills are currently about 400 dollars a month and will be down to about 300 come October. I have a girlfriend and I also train in martial arts and weight lifting. Last semester I worked 30 hours a week and took 5 classes... I was getting terrible panic attacks and was stressed out the entire semester. I am going to be taking 5 classes again this semester. This is my school schedule..

Monday: 8am-9:25am // 2:20-3:40

Tuesday: 9:50-11:10 // then 3:50pm-9:50pm no breaks in between.

Wed: 8am-9:25am // 2:20-3:40

Thursday: 9:50AM - 11:10AM // 5:20PM - 6:40PM

What would be a good amount of hours to work and which days do you all think would be best to work? I really appreciate the input.

Answer 1

20 hours per week is more than enough. you may want to look into doing marketing events and demos. you get paid $15-$20 an hour and you set your own schedule, work is usually on the weekends and is quite fun.

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Answer 2

20 hours MWF sounds best. You certainly don't want to overwork yourself and you need time to study obviously.

I can understand from personal experience working part-time in college that 20 hours a week is just enough for me to get by and not feel really stressed out, and I make about 10 dollars an hour.

Answer 3

It depends on if you have already done your internship. If you still have to do your internship, and it is your last year, I wouldn't recommend having a job also.