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You’re in high school and you’re thinking about getting a part-time job. Maybe you wish you had some extra cash to buy new clothes or school supplies. Or you may want to gain a little independence from your parents. (Don’t you hate having to ask your parents for money every time you want to go get pizza with your friends?) For some, graduation is right around the corner and you’d like to get some money in the bank for your future. Whatever the case may be, you need cash, and you’re thinking about getting a part-time job for the school year.

Working during the school year is a great option for many high schoolers. This is especially true if you are trying to gain experience, earn money, and develop new skills. But let’s face it, the average teen has a lot more on their plate than school, alone. We’re talking sports, clubs, youth groups, theater, music lessons, family obligations. And let’s not forget about hanging out with friends. Many teens become overwhelmed when they think about adding a job into their jam-packed schedules.

If you’re wondering how to balance work with the rest of your busy life, then you’ve come to the right place.
Step 1 – Find the Time
The first step is finding the time to work. One way to do this is to use a weekly planner.

First list every one of your obligations — school, homework, sports, clubs, and so on. In this list, be sure to include things that help you unwind or relax, such as spending time with friends, playing video games, or sleeping.

Your list might look something like this:

• ​Sleep
• School
• Soccer
• Friends
• Video Games
• Family Time
• Homework

Next, put your obligations into your planner on the days and times they occur.

Your week might look something like this:

Notice the free time you still have in your day. If you’ve got at least 10-20 hours of free time every week, you have enough time to get a part-time job.
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Step 2 – Make the Time
Let’s say you’re a little busier and your calendar looks more like this:

You still have some free time, but not enough to work a reasonable number of shifts per week. If this describes you, then you have two options for getting a job. Option 1: work odd jobs that fit into your schedule. Option 2: make the time to get a part-time job.

If you’re still reading, then you must be very committed to getting a part time job. That’s great! Let’s take a look at how you can make the time to work.

First, examine your calendar with an editing eye. How many of your activities are necessary? How many are even things you want to do? What things are you willing to give up? Are there ways to re-organize your schedule so you could fit in a reasonable work schedule?

If there are any activities you can live without doing, cross them out.  If you could cut back on any activities and participate fewer times per week, cross out some of those, too. If you could move any activities to different days or times to free up larger blocks of time, do that too.

Step 3 – Find the Job
If reorganizing your schedule helped you find the time to work, then it’s time to find a job that fits your schedule. Some job postings will say which shifts they are hoping to cover (nights, weekends, mornings, etc.). Others won’t be as specific, but you may be able to make an educated guess based on when the business is open. For most jobs, assume they need to cover at least one weekend shift and at least a couple of days per week after school.

When considering which jobs to apply for, use the schedule you created to make sure you are available. For example, if a job posting says they need a part-time worker to cover weekday mornings, you need not apply. You go to school on weekday mornings. If the job posting says they need someone to cover evening shifts, you may be available, and you should apply.

For most job applications, you’ll need to list your availability. Remember to include every day and time you could work. The more time you’re available the more likely you are to get the job. Your employer is unlikely to schedule you to work during every free minute you’ve got.

​Step 4 – Make Adjustments
Once you begin working, you may begin to feel overwhelmed, even though the job fits into your schedule. Feeling overwhelmed by a new schedule is totally normal. For many people, that overwhelmed feeling passes once they establish a new routine. But if it’s been a few weeks and balancing work and life still seems like too much to bear, it’s time to make adjustments.

Go back to your weekly planner. Determine if you can give up any of your activities or reorganize your schedule so you have more free time. If this solves the problem, great. If not, read on.

If you can’t adjust your life schedule so it’s less overwhelming, adjust your work schedule. Most employers recognize that school needs to be your top priority. With that in mind, don’t be afraid to ask for fewer shifts per week. If you’ve shown you have great work ethic and have built a good rapport with your boss, this shouldn’t be a problem.

Conclusion
Getting a part-time job for the school year is a great way for teens to make money and develop important skills. It’s not right for everyone, but with a weekly planner and some basic time management skills, you can have a great work/life balance.

We all know that our country, India is famous for its different customs and culture throughout the world. In India, it has been a tradition since ancient times that women are given special honour and respect. India is a country where special care is taken of the safety and respect of women. In Indian culture, women have been given the status of Goddess Lakshmi. If we talk about the twenty-first century, then women are working on the shoulders with men in every field, whether it is politics, bank, school, sports, police, defence sector, own business or the desire to fly in the sky is.

Although, it is one hundred per cent truth that in Indian society, women like Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped but negative aspects towards women cannot be ignored. The importance of protection of women is very important whether it is at home, or in office. The protection of women is very broad in itself, given the increased atrocities against women in the last few years, we cannot say that women in our country are completely safe. Women themselves feel unsafe, especially if they want to go out alone. It is indeed embarrassing for us that women in our country are living in fear.It is not necessary that the oppression of women is only in the late evening or in the night, but such strange cases have emerged from participating by family relatives or in the office. In a survey conducted by an NGO, it was found that the main reasons for these rising crimes were lack of co-operative work in the workplace, police service like openness, alcohol consumption, addiction and lack of toilets.

In the last few years, the level of safety of women is constantly falling. The reason behind this is the continuing increase in crime. From the medieval era to the 21st century, there has been a continuous decline in the situation of women. Women have equal rights for men, they represent half of the population of the country and there are also half partners in development. This argument cannot be denied, that in today’s modern era, women not only advanced men but also two steps ahead. From the President’s Office, she has become the basis of district-level plans. Women cannot be imagined without generalization. However, if there is a list of crimes against women in India, then it is too long; it involves acid attack, violence, sexual violence, dowry death, abduction, honour killing, rape, foetal murder, mental harassment etc.

Security of women is a social problem, it needs to be resolved as soon as possible. Women have more than half of the population, who suffer from physical, mental and social status. This is an obstacle to the development and progress of the country. Every day and every minute some women of all walks of life (a mother, a sister, a wife, young girls, and girl baby children) are getting harassed, molested, assaulted, and violated at various places all over the country. Areas like streets, public spaces, public transport, etc have been the territory of women hunters. Girl students studying in schools or colleges have to shield themselves through books or bags or they have to wear clothes which can cover them completely. In some cases, a girl child is sale by her parents just to earn some money. Girls generally face acid attacks on the streets and kidnapping for the sex purpose by strangers. According to the statistics, it is found that a woman is raped in India every 20 minutes.

• Dinesh Desai (Maldhari)