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Part-time jobs all work and no play?by Emily Watson

Adam

I do a paper round six days a week, from Monday to Saturday. I get up at half past five every day and start my round at six. I use my bike on the round and it usually takes me about an hour and a half. I deliver about 60 papers.

I don’t get a lot of money – about £3.50 a day, so I’m not rich, and I’m often a bit tired when I get to school, but I like the job. I love being the first person out in the morning and seeing the sunrise. It’s beautiful!

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Shelley

Babysitting isn’t a bad way to get some money. I usually babysit for my mum’s friends on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. The children are usually already in bed when I get there, so it’s very easy. I watch a DVD, listen to music or read a book. I sometimes do my homework.

The money’s quite good, too. I get about £6 an hour, which means I earn £24 for an evening’s work. The disadvantage of the job is that I’m often not free on a Saturday night when I want to go out with my friends.

Tim

I work in a supermarket all day on Saturday from 8.00 in the morning to 4.00 in the afternoon as a shelf-stacker. I work in the fruit and vegetables department. I go and get the food from the warehouse downstairs and fill the shelves.

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I like the people who work in the department. They have a good sense of humour and we laugh a lot. We often go out together after work. Also, I always eat a lot of fruit!

The only problem is that I haven’t got a lot of free time, and I spend a lot of Sunday doing my homework. The money’s not fantastic – I get about £3.50 an hour – but it means I can save money for an MP3 player.