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Best way to earn money in college?

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  • 01-12-2014 2:35pm
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    TM1000
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭


    Whats the best way to earn money while in college?

    Working can take up a lot of time ant simple ideas to make some cash?

    Unfortunately not everyone can get a grant and has to pay for fee's and cost of travel, books etc. Anyone any advice on how to make it through college?
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    smcgiff
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    *edit* nothing to see here.


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    Mr.Saturn
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    Leaving aside the ethical conversations:

    Concern and Fundraising Ireland, or FMI (I can't remember which) are always hiring, with part-time and full-time options. Ridiculously high-turnover. Chugging may not be thy bag, but they're the only ones that offer an actual wage. There's even more options if you're willing to work on commission.


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    boombang
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    You could argue that a good college job is one that offers long hours but in which nothing goes on, so you can study while you work.

    I'm thinking late night petrol station attendant in a quiet place or the likes.

    Also, nail a core course in first year (like statistics) and teach grinds to the new crop of first years.


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    tradhead
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    While it's true that working can take up a lot of time, if you can manage to get the balance right then your part-time job could end up being invaluable when you finish college.

    I graduated last year without a cat in hell's chance of getting a job in Ireland without working for free for about five years- literally, this is what one of my lecturers told me. Luckily it's the kind of job that I can volunteer freelance with for a while (it's translation, in case you were wondering), but I still had to get a job to keep me going. I worked in Guinness for most of my college years and the experience I got was fantastic, and I was able to tailor it to suit a couple of different jobs.

    I would definitely, definitely 100% recommend getting a job while you're in college, especially for your first few years. I worked up until St. Patrick's day of my final year, with a dissertation due at the beginning of May, and it honestly kept me sane.

    Sorry for the rant, hope it's of some help to you! :D


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