Working during 6th year?

An0n

Hello there,

I'm in 6th year atm, I've worked hard all my school years and really was looking forward to finally going to college.

Unfortunately, monetary arrangements doesn't make it possible for me to go next year, which is really disappointing.

A way around this is that I could get a weekend job all the way through sixth year, and of course during the summer too. This wouldn't be ideal for study, and I'd be putting a great deal of pressure on myself but I feel that it's better to atleast have a chance of going rather than just giving up entirely.

Has anyone worked during sixth year?
What do you think about the idea?
What would you do if you were in my situation?

Thanks for the read.

Antomus Prime

I worked for a small Londis store when I was in 6th year, only done about 12 hours a week which was grand for study time and it gave me a few quid. Now My results weren't fantastic but I set myself a target and i achieved it, so the job didnt effect me at all.

An0n

Antomus Prime wrote: »

I worked for a small Londis store when I was in 6th year, only done about 12 hours a week which was grand for study time and it gave me a few quid. Now My results weren't fantastic but I set myself a target and i achieved it, so the job didnt effect me at all.

Glad to hear it.
Thanks for the reply

angela1711

Just applay for HEAR and if you get it most of your financial problems with college will be sorted

QueenOfLeon

I worked at weekends all through 5th year and Leaving Cert. I thought it was fine, in fact I loved the break from study. If you manage your time properly you should be able to spare a few hours at the weekend. I worked hard during the week at homework and study and most of the time took the weekend off school work completely.

I find it much harder now to juggle college and work, so during school is really the best time to start saving up some money imo

If your family is in a lot of financial difficulty at the minute, there are ways to help you get to college anyway. The maintenance grant, HEAR scheme, Student Assistance Fund and various scholarships may be available to you

laoch na mona

a few in my year are working if you can get a job go for it
would you not qualify for a grant

An0n

laoch na mona wrote: »

a few in my year are working if you can get a job go for it
would you not qualify for a grant

Nope, all the places I've checked base prerequisites on the gross income rather than the net income, and the in between is really what screws me over.

Meowth

going to be honest with you , it depends on your situation!
if you only need reasonable enough points go for it ( but only weekends )
if the points you need are high enough , i would not advise it !
I work and i'm in 6th year so i know what i'm talking bout dear ...
maybe just go for xmas, easter and summer work ?

PowKitty

From personal experience it drained my energy and was glad to get away from it!
But I have friends that do work and can handle study, so it all depends on the person

wayhey

It depends on how achievable your target for college is.

I worked during 6th Year until about February, one weekday and one or two days at the weekend. Although I was able to support myself, it did take away from my study and I was tired an awful lot.

Some people do it easier, but I ended up repeating to get my course and paid more financially in the end. It's nice having the money, but if you're struggling lose the job, get the results and then worry about gathering the money for college. If you have to take a year out chances are you could get a better job with better pay anyway that's full time.

Make your LC your priority, that's my advice.

xoxyx

wayhey wrote: »

It depends on how achievable your target for college is.

I worked during 6th Year until about February, one weekday and one or two days at the weekend. Although I was able to support myself, it did take away from my study and I was tired an awful lot.

Some people do it easier, but I ended up repeating to get my course and paid more financially in the end. It's nice having the money, but if you're struggling lose the job, get the results and then worry about gathering the money for college. If you have to take a year out chances are you could get a better job with better pay anyway that's full time.

Make your LC your priority, that's my advice.

Have to agree with this. Look, it's better to get the points this year and work next year to get the money together for college. Otherwise, you may find yourself drained out working and studying.

You're still very young, and you have plenty of time ahead of you to work all hours!

Get the points. Take some time off. Feck yourself off to somewhere nice for a year after you finish the LC. Make money then and go to college afterwards. You're living the good years - have fun in them!! You'll be in the rat race long enough.