High school can be a bit challenging at times but some teens have a job which can make things a little harder. There are many different reasons teens decide to work. For a lot it’s to have extra spending money for snacks and other stuff. While there are others that work for more than that.

“I have been able to help my mom out and give her… a break” said junior Jacob Berrier adding that he makes,” sure my mom and brother have what they need.”

The amount of time teens work, and where they spend their money tends to show where their priorities lie.

“[I save] my money for anything… like Christmas presents,” said Anthony Tellez, a sophomore, which shows that his priorities really are, “… my girlfriend and some friends,” as he said.

Though teens tend to compromise for their jobs. They quit sports, get lower grades, do less homework, and spend less time with their family and friends. Some, like junior Mykayla Smith, worry about getting into college because working has caused grades to slip.

Spending 35 hours a week at school, 20 to 30 hours working, and trying to get enough sleep while getting homework done can seem impossible, “It’s hard juggling everything,” said Smith.

All though working does have its benefits of teaching how to deal with people (from those who refuse to work, to those jerks we work with) and how to manage time, while giving you job experience to make it easier in the future.

Sometimes a job just makes things harder but other times the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.