Part-time
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What it really means
Working fewer hours than a full week, e.g. 20 hours or weekends only. Adverts write "PT". Pay and holiday are usually pro rata. Many students work part-time; if you are on a student visa, check your permitted hours on UKCISA and GOV.UK first.
Chinese explanation
兼职，工时少于全职，例如每周20小时或只在周末。广告缩写为PT。工资和年假通常按比例折算。很多学生做兼职；持学生签证者请先在UKCISA和GOV.UK查清允许的打工时长。
Example conversation
A: I'm looking for part-time work around my lectures.
B: The campus shop is hiring — twelve hours a week, mostly evenings.
A：我想找份不影响上课的兼职。
B：校园商店在招人——每周12小时，大多是晚班。
Official sources
Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.
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