Work during studies

Studying at a university in Riga is exciting, but it also comes with challenges. Kristaps moved from Valmiera to start his studies and live in a student dormitory. As a full-time student he had a lot to study, but living in Riga also required money - for housing, food, and personal expenses. So even before leaving Valmiera, he planned to work in Riga alongside his studies.

The urgent need to earn extra income

In recent years, more and more students have started working alongside their studies, and Kristaps was no exception. Many of his acquaintances, once they started working and receiving a salary, dropped out or chose to take an academic year off. He realized he didn’t want that path and that studies had to be the priority, yet he also needed an income, since his parents couldn’t cover his expenses. He had some savings from summer construction work, but they were spent quickly. He looked for ways to earn money while remaining a full-time student - that meant working evenings and weekends. Almost no employer offered such a schedule, but he found a company with flexible hours that provides food delivery services via an app.

The job promised sufficient income, but there was one catch - Kristaps had to be self-employed and handle accounting matters that were completely unfamiliar to him. He had to calculate taxes himself, prepare reports, and submit them to VID. That seemed too complicated. Working a few hours a day and sometimes on weekends meant every cent mattered - he couldn’t afford an accountant either, so he had to look for a solution.

How pats.lv helped Kristaps

Kristaps tried to figure out accounting on his own using Google and ChatGPT, but realized it would take too much time and some experience. Then a course mate who freelances as a videographer recommended pats.lv - an accounting system tailored for the self-employed and small entrepreneurs. Kristaps realized this might be the solution to his problems and registered in the system.

Pats.lv provided everything Kristaps needed to successfully start as a self-employed person. On the website he read and watched a video that explains step by step what needs to be done to register with the VID as an economic activity performer. In addition, he learned how to register a fixed asset - his car worth over €1,000 - low-value inventory - a work phone for €520 - and other important nuances. After that, the system automatically prepared reports and calculated the taxes payable to the State Revenue Service based on the entered transactions. With this system, Kristaps could manage all his accounting without unnecessary complications.

But how does it actually work? It’s very simple!

Kristaps was surprised how straightforward it was to work with pats.lv. All he had to do was enter transactions:

• income for which money was received,
• expenses that were paid.

Even the smallest expenses, like fuel, were easy to record: Kristaps could simply make a photo of the receipt, and the system read the information and filled in the required fields automatically; for certain expenses it provides information and suggestions on what portion can be deducted. It’s simple and saves a lot of time!

Changes in Kristaps life

With the help of pats.lv, Kristaps became a successful self-employed professional who managed to balance studies, work, and rest. He no longer had to worry about accounting issues and could focus on what he really wanted - getting a higher education and investing time in his development.

Kristaps has now gotten on his feet and can take responsibility for his life in Riga. He no longer lives in a dorm but rents his own apartment - something many can’t afford in their first year. In addition, he even manages to help his parents financially with renovating the apartment in Valmiera. He has a stable source of income and is confident that all accounting matters are organized and processed correctly. He never returned to looking for an accountant, because with pats.lv all accounting is convenient, fast, and clear.

Conclusions

Kristaps story proves how important it is to use the right tools when you are self-employed. Pats.lv not only simplifies accounting processes but also helps people focus on what matters most, such as studies or business development. Kristaps was able to successfully combine studies and work, knowing that the accounting was properly arranged. He no longer has to worry about complex tax calculations and reports - the system supports him at every step on the road to success.