Whilst some students seem to be gaining a negative reputation when it comes to gaining and holding onto undergraduate jobs, I’m the paradox to this- and consider myself to be quite the workaholic.
The times of year students are away from uni tend to be the busiest in the calendar for motorway services, as everyone’s travelling about- holidaying, visiting relatives etc- so it makes sense for the company to keep us student staff on their books with the idea that, when they’re over run with angry M6 users in need of food, they have the man power to resolve the situation.
I began working for Westmorland Limited the summer after my GCSEs. I spent plenty of time there at weekends and during my school holidays whilst I was ‘studying’ for my A Levels, and since I began university, whenever I’m home for Christmas, Easter or the summer, I take the opportunity to give my bank account a little replenishment. A student loan can only go so far after all…
The times of year students are away from uni tend to be the busiest in the calendar for motorway services, as everyone’s travelling about- holidaying, visiting relatives etc- so it makes sense for the company to keep us student staff on their books with the idea that, when they’re over run with angry M6 users in need of food, they have the man power to resolve the situation.
Given I’m in sunny Cumbria for a fortnight, and as of tomorrow, shall be embarking on a week of hard graft, I thought I’d let you know my perceptions of working life- the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly!
If any of you do get down about having to solely foot the bill for your lifestyle, (you may think your parents could do more etc) be sure to watch this video, and hopefully it will inspire you to make your own money.
Now, stop scrounging and get to work!
Now, stop scrounging and get to work!
Nice to finally hear of a student who isn't getting everything handed to them by their parents- well done! x
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