I work full time and have decided to go back to school to get my business management degree. I can't just quit my job b/c I have bills to pay and I didn't qualify for a Pell grant.
So my question is, what is a good amount of hours a week I can work without getting overwhelmed.
2006-07-14 08:38:49 · 19 answers · asked by um_ericaann 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I feel your pain. I'm in the nursing school, going to school full time. And trying to keep my full time job. People are saying I can't do both but just like you, I got bills to pay and I can never ever get approved for financial aid. I'd say it depends on you. When you feel like you're not doing too godd in your classes or tests, it's time to cut back your work hours.
2006-07-14 08:44:38 · answer #1 · answered by Karmen 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would say 20 hours the most to help you pay your bill. While I was in school I was working full-time hours and attending school full-time. I had no social life, no time to sleep, no time to study, no time for anything. I suggest you concentrate in school if that's something you really want to do but don't overwhelmed yourself. I'm sure you'll learn how to manage your time.
2006-07-14 08:45:59 · answer #2 · answered by DON 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go to school full time (15 credit hours), then you should only work 20-30 hours. If you must work full time, then I would recommend going part-time to school...2-3 classes max (no more than 10 credit hours). Something always suffers if you try to be a full time student plus a full time employee.
2006-07-14 08:43:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 hours is the most students can work without hurting their GPA (according the Dean of Students at my school). If you really need the money, I would recommend working no more than 25 hours or going back to school part time and working full time.
2006-07-14 08:46:01 · answer #4 · answered by emp04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 to 25 no more
2006-07-14 08:45:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the rigor of the courses. If you were in medical school I doubt you'd be able to work. Business course work can vary too, where are you going to school? Better to do well in school so you can compete against other graduates in the labor market, and borrow the money instead of working. Rates, while higher than they have been are still reasonable. Unless you can earn a sum nearly equal to your future salary, forget working.
2006-07-14 08:47:58 · answer #6 · answered by Inadept 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a full-time student, and I usually work around 25-30 hours a week (Saturdays included). My work fits around my class schedule though, so I still usually get off work around 5:00 and have plenty of time for school work, etc.
2006-07-14 08:43:04 · answer #7 · answered by Kari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no more than 20
2006-07-14 08:41:10 · answer #8 · answered by kitkool 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only you can decide what is good for you. I know people who couldnt work at all, and I know people who continue to work their fulltime job. I would keep things how they are and see how it goes from there. If it becomes too stressful, then cut back on the hours. Why short yourself cash if you dont need to?
2006-07-14 08:44:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no more than 15
2006-07-14 10:37:49 · answer #10 · answered by diamond 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋