The expert told the students about the difficulties of combining work and study

The first step into adulthood can be done without prejudice to health and studies. She told the Newspaper about this on March 30.Ru" expert of the educational company MAXIMUM Education Victoria Podsukhina.

In Russia, from the age of 14, you can officially work with parental consent and with restrictions. Schoolchildren under the age of 16 can work no more than 12 hours a week, and teenagers under the age of 18 can work no more than 24 hours. Night shifts and dangerous jobs are prohibited by law for schoolchildren.

So, the expert continued, sociable teenagers can try their hand at working as an animator, a consultant in a store or a catering employee. Athletic guys can work as assistant coaches in the sections, and creative guys can try their hand at design and copywriting. For those who are well versed in technology, freelance or remote work is suitable.

"If you want to develop in a particular field, but you don't have enough knowledge, you can take online courses, start attending clubs or free trainings. For example, if a student wants to study programming right now, let him study the basics of Python," explained Podsukhina.

She noted that it is best for schoolchildren to look for work near home or school, so as not to waste time on the road. Parents and friends, as well as schools, can help in finding a part-time job, as many of them cooperate with local companies offering internships for teenagers. For a student, the experience of volunteering can also be useful, although it will not bring profit, the specialist added.

Podsukhina stressed that in order to properly combine work and study, time should be clearly planned, allocating hours for lessons, rest and part-time work. If the workload for the student becomes too heavy, then it is necessary to reduce working hours or find an easier part-time job option.

During this period, it is important for parents to support the teenager and control the process. So, they can get acquainted with the working conditions, check whether everything complies with the law, and make sure that their work is safe. In this case, parents will need to help their child understand the employment contract, explain the basics of financial literacy, and ensure that the work does not harm their health.

"Working during school years teaches responsibility, helps to acquire useful skills and can even influence a future career. But if academic performance drops, fatigue or stress appears, it may be worth holding off on a part—time job. The first income is an important experience, but it should not become an obstacle to education. Teenagers should try their hand, and parents should help them do it competently and safely," the expert concluded.

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