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Some suggest that young people should take a job for a few years between school and university. Discuss what the advantages and disadvantages might be for people who do this

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Working for a while after school and before going to
university
 is a great way to acquire some practical skills and extra cash. Many students rely on their own funds to finance higher education and
this
 could be a pathway. There are many benefits of taking up a job before starting to attend a
university
. There could be a few disadvantages too. The benefits of employment go beyond mere financial gain and
work
 experience. Jobs teach real life skills
such
 as working with other people, managing
time
 and handling money in a business. It prepares a person for the future. Socially,
this
 could be a
time
 when most young people make lasting friendships too. For some people it could very well be a necessity to earn to pay for a college degree. There are a few drawbacks. Students could use their
time
 to study
further
 and get more academic qualifications. Between school and
university
 may not be the best
time
to begin
 a career or get involved in the vicious cycle of life, they have their entire life to
work
. The biggest drawback is that
work
 could become a huge distraction and chances of continuing to
work
 is far greater than if they don’t take up a job. On the whole, the benefits of working between school an college
far outweigh
Suggestion
far outweighs
 the disadvantages. Working or taking up a job can never be bad. There is more to learn than to lose. Students must be encouraged to find jobs for a while before beginning to study at a
university
.
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