Part-Time Worker. Part-Time Students

Collin Ceneciro

doi:10.62596/eir.b85rjt28

Authors

Collin C. Ceneciro College of Teacher Education, Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University, Zamboanga City 7000, Philippines Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62596/eir.b85rjt28

Keywords:

Student Employment, Academic Performance, Mental Health

Abstract

This article explores the lived experiences of Filipino college students who balance part-time work with academic responsibilities. While employment provides financial relief and independence, it often compromises academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being—especially for underprivileged students. The paper draws on multiple studies to reveal how institutional shortcomings and economic inequality force students into unsustainable routines, transforming college from a place of growth into a space of quiet struggle. The study calls for systemic reforms that support the whole student, ensuring education is a path to opportunity—not exhaustion.

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