Get a Job or Keep studying?

I'm currently a sophomore attending High School. I heard on the school announcement, that some business is looking for people who have "good typing and computer skills" to get their business up and running. Now look at this, this business is asking "High School Kids" to help get their business up. So I'm guessing the expectations aren't really "Techy High". I'm guessing they just need people who can type.
Now, it would be my first job if I applied and got accepted. But since I don't believe this is really a "tech" job, should I apply for it? Or keep on studying A+, CCNA, Linux, and learning C++. If I get a job, I won't have alot of time on my hands for studying but i'd be making money right?

edit: I plan on finishing CCNA, A+, Linux, and learning C++ by the end of senior year. So far, I am ALMOST done with A+ and ready to take the exam(but.. I don't have money to take the exam haha).

also, I am not sure what positions they have but I'm guessing it's probably lots of typing.

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Comments

keenon

do both your getting a jump start

snokerpoker

Do both. After high school you will be set.

rogue2shadow

I agree with everyone else!

veritas_libertas

Both if possible...

rsutton

You may want to pick a specialization, or at least learn the skills required to join the ranks of the Help Desk. I don't know many jobs that would require an A+, a CCNA and C++ knowledge.

VAHokie56

Getting a good head start. I would say get the job and hopefully you will start to see what you are more intrested in. Most people tend to migrate towards Networking(most fun),Server side crap or programing. Keep up the studying...geez when I was in high-school I was only thinking about drinking!

Turgon

forget the job and concentrate on your studies.

earweed

Do both but it'll be that much harder to keep up your studies and you may not be able to have a social life.

howiehandles

Getting a job off the bat is great, but it will be much easier to progress down the road if you've got a degree. Sure, there are always exceptions to the rule, but if you want to rise through the ranks in a a company, you'll need a degree or two, depending on how high you want to go. Go part time if you must, but I would definitely recommend getting that paper. If you think it would be difficult at 18/19/20, think how it will be when you're older, with a mortgage, kids/family, etc. Get it done while you're relatively free of the adult concerns.

SteveLord

Your teen years will fly by fast. Don't forget to enjoy them. You will miss the more than you know.

joshmadakor

Turgon wrote: »

forget the job and concentrate on your studies.

This.

That is, if your parents still pay for everything. You need to take full advantage of that.