<p>I don’t believe that students looking for part time work are “taking jobs away from needy students”. First of all, I we are not talking just about on-campus jobs or about work-study jobs. In fact, many of those are not available to “full pay” students.</p>
<p>I agree. My point was that some seem to think that’s the case, which is why they don’t want their kids getting part-time jobs. I don’t think it’s the case. My point (which may not have been clear) was that if you’re going to worry that your child’s job may be needed by another student who needs the money for tuition, then that needy student would need to worry that he might be taking the job from another who needs the money for even more serious reasons - like feeding a child. We can’t operate like that…unless it’s really obvious. I’ve known people to take voluntary layoffs because they didn’t need the job, while others at the company did.</p>
<p>As for “doing good in school” developing a work ethic…I agree to a point, but I also disagree. My kids have always worked hard for their grades and it has paid off, but I don’t think it is the same as developing a work ethic for a job. When one studies, etc, they do it on their own schedule…when they feel like it and when they don’t have something else that they would rather be doing. However, with a job, you’re following a schedule. I know that may sound odd, since classes are on a schedule. But, I just don’t think that doing well in school develops the same work ethic as a job. And, earning money does instill lessons. JMO.</p>
<p>For our privileged new generation today. It is a very humbling experience to have to take orders from someone, especially someone who may not be as smart or well educated.</p>
<p>I agree. That’s part of what I meant.</p>