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Student Work Between the Holidays – Here’s Why You Should Work!
Nobody wants to work during their well-deserved break, which is why employers deploy numerous tactics to lure you away from holiday treats to the workplace. Here, we highlight five reasons to consider working between the holidays. In short: less work, higher pay. But there’s more, read our article to discover additional benefits waiting for you.
Higher Wages and Allowances Between the Holidays
Since many regular employees take their vacations for family events during this period, there is always a high demand for short-term assistance during this downtime. As a result, wages are often even increased for this brief period.
Whether you're looking for extra money for a vacation, university and textbooks, or want to treat yourself to something expensive, working between the holidays is an ideal solution.
Not to mention, if you take on a night shift, you’ll receive an extra 30% after 5 PM. And what’s better than high wages? Not having to break your back to earn them.
Off-Season in the Winter Season
As everyone is watching the 25th rerun of “Home Alone” or devouring their umpteenth serving of stuffed cabbage, most open positions involve very little actual work. While we can’t promise all-day relaxation, you will certainly have fewer tasks than if you were to work during the pre-Christmas rush. This period may also introduce you to supportive tasks. Usual job roles are supplemented with educational tasks that you normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to do. You might spend a whole day doing paperwork in an office or explore hidden corners during minor cleaning tasks. Plus, you won’t miss out on anything important.
Student Work Between the Holidays – Comes with Extra Bonuses!
You Have Time
Based on our experience, students like to work after the Christmas period because there are no quizzes yet, but exams haven’t started either. Therefore, it’s also important to apply for open positions in time to not miss out on opportunities between the holidays. This way, they can very casually exchange their unused time for superb hourly wages. Speaking of pay, don’t forget how beneficial the earned amount will be.
+1 New Year Bonus Between the Holidays?
No matter how you look at it, a New Year’s Eve party can be costly. Plus, you somehow need to replenish your bank account after Christmas spending. Just imagine the moment when, on January 15th, the supplemental pay you earned between the holidays arrives, and you find yourself with an extra 30-40-50 thousand forints.
The school break may sound tempting for every student to just rest and rejuvenate. However, investing some of your time in a suitable temporary, casual, or part-time job during the holiday break can bring numerous advantages for your future.
For example, research shows that students who worked about 33 hours per week during their studies gained an advantage over those who did not, regardless of the type of job they had. The respondents acquired better soft skills. They also learned how to job hunt and network more effectively. These skills simply led to better career opportunities.
Are you looking for a job that helps occupy your time during the upcoming December holidays?
Would you like to start looking around for what positions you can still apply for? Check out our current open positions or find a practical place in our professional career program offerings!
