I'm working a new schedule 4-midnight and it taking its toll on school. what should I do?

Question

I've just started my frehman year of college and I have never realy been good at school. I am barely getting by as is and now I have this new job that works me til midnight and I have to get up at eight to be at my classes on time. They get out at one and I have to be at work at four. I'm in trouble

Answer 1

You didn't say what kind of job you have, and whether it is related to the classes you are taking, which could make a difference. If you have the option, you might want to get a part-time job at a civil service job. They generally pay better than you could get in the private sector. For instance, I paid my way by working the breakfast shift at the Department of Public Safety training school for state troopers, working 5 a.m to 9 am. It paid as much as I could make full-time at any other job that would hire a student, and I could go to class directly from work. You have to be dedicated, and not stay up late, though. But you can't go on the way you are. . . you will have to change something. Good luck to you.

Answer 2

That is a rough schedule. Do you have to work full time? I think it would work out OK on sleep, but when will you have time to study? Your best bet, if you can afford it, would be not to work full time. I worked full time and went to college, but I was older, had my own house, etc. It worked out fine, but I did not have much of a social life then. It didn't really matter to me at the time, but you are young and should be having fun.

Answer 3

Talk to you Manager or Supervisor about the problem ... ask for less hours or a more suitabe schedule. If he/she can't accomodate you...look for a job with better hours.

Answer 4

You need to sort out your priorities. What's more important - finishing your schooling or earning money ? Start using that gery stuff between your ears and stop being a loser.

Answer 5

Get your scheduled changed and/or try to find a new job.