Bishop Gorman students balance many things in their lives between school and extracurriculars. There is little time left to work a part time job, but some Gorman students have found a way to balance school, extracurriculars, and work.

Jeanette Kiss ‘23 who works at Caffeine Machine shared “ it can be hard to manage school and work. I try to get things done early and efficiently so I am not stressed out with homework or studying after work during the week.”

Sofia Martinez ‘23 who works at Chick Fil A also agreed sharing that “sometimes it can get difficult, especially going straight from school to work it’s hard to balance between your extracurriculars and schoolwork but as long as you can manage your time properly you can get it all done.”

Students who work concur that time management is a crucial part of being able to manage to go to school and work. Every workplace has a much different environment that plays a role in what is the most rewarding part of their work day.

Logan Davis ‘23 a coach at Browns Gymnastics said, “the rewarding part is helping and genuinely getting to know different kids and seeing them reach their goals.”

Students shared the same opinion about the stresses of work, but knowing that they can help support themselves and take the stress off of their parents makes it worth it.

Paris Sotelo ‘23 who works at Makai Island Grill elaborated more on this opinion,  “the nicest part about working is being able to practice being financially dependent, especially with moving away and going off to college soon. I also know it takes a weight off my parent’s back, as it’s one less thing they have to pay for since tuition is already so much”

Gorman prepares students for the challenges of being in the workplace and allows opportunities to teach the students what cannot be learned in the classroom. Doris Chillingworth ‘23 who works at Flipping Out Extreme stated “I have learned communication and people skills while working and the experience of that is something I could not have gained in a classroom.”