i'm going back to college on monday. i'm taking my FINAL 4 classes so i can finally get my associate degree. but there's a problem, i work full time right now. should i quit work and be a broke college kid, or keep work and risk getting so so grades? what do you think? what would YOU do?
2006-08-22 15:32:54 · 13 answers · asked by Dorely 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
p.s. my dad and my boyfriend both tell me i don't NEED to work, that they'll handle my expenses while i'm in school, but i hate relying on them and asking for stuff.
2006-08-22 15:44:50 · update #1
i'm NOT the smartest cookie in the bag. :-(
2006-08-22 16:07:42 · update #2
Let your dad help you out & stop working. It's the only time in life you'll have the opportunity. :)
2006-08-27 14:12:07 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, take a couple of deep breathes and stop stressing yourself out so much. Work out a schedule with your employer and your classes so that you are giving yourself enough time to fit everything in. If you could just work on weekends, then you could concentrate on your coursework during the week. You can do both, I had to work during my undergraduate years; and it was a struggle; but I got there. I am currently completing a Masters degree a couple of decades later, and I also will get there with a bit of creativity with the work, the home, the family and friends and the studying. It can be done. You don't want to get so burned out and exhausted that you will be a wreck. Cut your work hours back so you won't be broke and study hard. Best of luck to you. Have a good night!
2006-08-22 15:45:23 · answer #2 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let your employer know in advance and keep working and attending school. Save your vacation days for the days before the finals and big tests so you have spare time to study. See if your employer will let you come into work early on days you need to go to study so that you can leave a little bit early and still work a full day. This will let you have some time to study and get some rest before the test.
2006-08-22 15:46:31 · answer #3 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See if you can handle the courseload. If not, make a decision: do you drop 2 classes (drop them before the withdrawal date, and it won't negatively effect your transcript) and take the other 2 next quarter, or ask your employer to be flexible for 3 months while you finish your degree?
With enough prioritizing, you should be able to succeed. I just got my associate's while working two part-time jobs (about 60 hours a week). You can do it! Just don't let yourself fall behind! Good luck and an early congrats!
2006-08-22 15:41:37 · answer #4 · answered by xaandria 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Finish your education. The priority is anything that betters your life. A dead-end job won't mean much in 10 years, but your degree will. There are work study programs, and ways to borrow additional funds on your education loans so that you can continue to live without starving.
Plenty of people get through college every year. You have to prioritize and budget. It is possible to work and still maintain good grades. Its up to you to make it happen.
Best of luck to you. I hope you reach all of your goals.
2006-08-22 15:43:25 · answer #5 · answered by curious in FL 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I both go to work full time and go to school full time. I won't lie and say it is easy, but it will be worth it when we get our degrees. I have a 3.4 GPA.
Maybe if you are really worried about it, you could go part-time then you could at least make something.
2006-08-22 15:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by mommato4boys 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's hard, but lots of people do both. Can you possibly work less hours so you have more time to study and do your assignments? Whatever you decided, best of luck to you.
2006-08-22 15:39:26 · answer #7 · answered by Pauleen M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well college is important, i started today actually, but work is needed as well..first i would talk to my boss and explain whats goin on maybe he or she will understand, if not i would look for another job if possible, cause u need the money also..
2006-08-22 15:40:20 · answer #8 · answered by wuzzup24252006 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Arange with your employer to work weekends and then study in the evenings. Its probuably easiest.
2006-08-22 15:35:56 · answer #9 · answered by freetibetfighter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
see how you can handle it by holding on to your job for a while, and if it's too tough, se if they can cut your hours. Dont put yourself in alot of stress though, make sure to do somethings you really want to.
2006-08-22 15:40:24 · answer #10 · answered by ralahinn1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋