The hours ticked by, slowly passing until the clock hit 2:35.
The noise represents freedom for many, but for some, it signifies the end of one responsibility and the beginning of the next.
Their hours are occupied by more work. Some student’s workplaces are filled with smiles and earnest conversations while others are filled with solemn faces and dull interactions.
Sunnyslope students can be found working all over Phoenix.
All differing in workload and relationships, students share a little bit about their work lives.
Students have expressed many different reasons for why they decided to get a job and the process they had to go through.
“Managing both work and school life is sometimes difficult, but as long as I stay on top of all my work it’s not an issue. I try to be as productive as I can both during the school day and on days I have off of work, that way I can keep up with everything even when working multiple, late-night shifts a week,” Senior Samantha Hiserodt said.
Hiserodt definitely knows how to manage her time well. The work and school life balance is very important to maintain but the process of getting the job might not be so easy.
“I was very nervous during the interview/hiring process. This was my first job, so I really had no clue what to expect, but my boss was super kind and made it a very easy experience,” Hiserodt said.
Getting a job is definitely different for everyone. In Hiserodt’s case, it was fairly easy but others’ experiences could be totally different and unique.
“It gets really really busy and sometimes it gets stressful,” Junior Nora Lazare said.
Every business differs in scheduling: some are only a couple hours of work, but others are many stressful hours, similar to those Lazare has expressed she has.
But let’s just say, the stressfulness coexists with the love for their jobs.
“Yeah, I love my job. If I didn’t like it, I wouldn’t work there. I just expose the people to the environment. I get to work with my mom, and she’s pretty cool, and she never gives me any flack for anything. We get to joke around all the time, so that’s what I like most about it,” Junior Amadeus Frame said.
Working for a family member is the dream when having a job and, likely, Frame would agree. Although, that dream isn’t a reality for most.
“My boss and I aren’t super close, but I think that is key to maintaining a professional relationship. We have a good rapport and get along very well, but I make sure to understand that they are my superior 100% of the time,” Hiserodt said.
Having good relationships is important when in a working environment, but the lessons you learn from your older co-workers might be even better.
“I have seen a lot at my job and I think most importantly, I have really learned to be able to interact with anyone. The biggest takeaway from this will be the lessons and also experience.f I want a different job, having one behind me makes it easier to get,” Junior Noah Hernandez said.
The lessons, the experiences, and the interactions that students have when they are involved in any kind of job are precious memories that they will remember forever.
Surely, Sunnyslope students know how to manage their time while making some money.
They have definitely proven that they can handle the workload, and, their hard work and efforts don’t go unnoticed.
Sunnyslope teachers are very aware of the work these student workers put in nearly every day and applaud such students.
