Love from, Florence Grace

Dealing with employment and education is much like dealing with socialising and studying; ultimately it all comes down to finding the right balance. While you might tempted by the need/want for money so you can buy all the things you desire, sometimes you have to realise when studying and school is actually more important. When I was at school, it was recommended that students didn't work more than eight hours a week so as not to affect their studies. This is something I definitely agree with. Eight hours a week could be four hours on a Saturday and four hours on a Sunday or it could be one eight hour shift. I definitely wouldn't try to take on a job that involves you working after school when you *should* be studying and revising etc., but of course that's just my own personal opinion. A Saturday job is pretty ideal for while you're at school, and then you can always see if there's overtime available for you to do during the half terms and holidays- esp...

One thing we have all struggled with (or you may even still struggle with!) is being able to study and do all of your coursework, revision and homework whilst trying to maintain a decent social life.  The first thing to remember is that your studies are number one priority . I hate to say it but they are. If you want to get into a particular uni or college course, if you want to pursue a particular career, your friends won't do it for you, you have to do it yourself by working hard and studying (where appropriate). You might want to go out every single night, you might be suffering from a serious case of FOMO  but when it comes down to it, your studies are going to benefit you in the long term more than that party ever will.  However, with that being said, it's important not to abandon your social life altogether. If you neglect to see your friends every time they ask to see you or go out somewhere with you, they will eventually stop asking you altoge...