For those of you who have jobs while still attending seven-hour-long school days, it can be difficult to stay sane. Here are a few ways to help you stay on top of everything:

1. Do as much homework as you can before you go to work for the night.
2. If possible, try to ask for some shifts on the weekends so you’re not always taking time away from homework.
3. If you have a really big test coming up, try to take off for the night before so you have time to study.
4. It’s always easier if your work is close to your school and home – it takes less travel time.
5. Try to pick a workplace that either closes early or allows high schoolers to get off at a certain time so you’re not out too late.
6. If your workplace offers breaks, do homework or study if you can.
7. Don’t let your manager overwork you. School should always come before work – if your boss doesn’t agree with this then find a new job.
8. Don’t slack in class! Try to get as much work as possible done while actually in school.
9. The most important rule: Do not procrastinate! Work more on upcoming projects on the nights that you don’t work, even if the due date may be a little ways away.
10. Don’t forget to have fun when you’re not working or doing school stuff – you need to have some time for things you want to do to help relieve some stress.

writer: Brooke Watkins