should i stay on at college or get a job???

Question

ive been doing a business management and information and technology course for 3 years now! During that time ive changes citys, met my future wife and made new friends.

but now its depressing that i cant find a part-time job that gives me the expereience i need that relates to the course work and future job i want :-(

so i applied for a job that would give me the money id like to earn and the expereince i need, saldy its full time! so i would not be able to do both my college and the job as it would get tiyering and one or the other would suffer!

WHAT WOULD YOU ADVICE?

sorry for writing an essay lol

Answer 1

can totally relate-

I graduated in 2004 from a prestigious college/university in london with a degree in textile design -and a decent result too.
But on application to like every job, I was told I either needed to have experience -not just some experience, but YEARS experience- and additional skills to the ones I have.

My best suggestion to you is to get some work experience part time. It may seem like something only school kids do but many adults do it too and it can be as interesting and enjoyable as you like, from shadowing people to taking on small projects alone to basic admin duties. They normally pay your lunch and travel expenses and sometimes pay a little to you as a thankyou.

There is a really good website that can help with graduate jobs and work experience called prospect.co.uk (or could be .com-not sure) why not give them a try?

have you tried looking for entry level positions by targetting certain places, say for example boots, do some company briefing them write to the person who (in your research) you figure is incharge, and say how you love the company, know so much about them through personal interst ands find them inspriational. Do they have any entry level positions you could take up.
Dont take ther first no from one company, as the answer, wait until the same company have siad no to you at least 5 times before you give up. If it was easy every one would be doing it. It does work I have friends who have got their jobs this way! I would too if I had a clue what I really want to do. (I am not passionate enough about fashion design to become a fashion designer which is what my qualification is in)

Good luck with the job hunting.

Answer 2

Have you looked into night classes? Many schools offer night courses so that you can work full time and still finish your degree.

It seems like you're pretty close to finishing your degree. I'd find a way to finish it, because you may regret it later if you don't. it's very hard to go back to school if you've been away for a long time, so you should finish now while you can.

Also, you don't know for sure yet that you have the job. If they offer you the position, see if they might be at all flexible with you finishing your schooling. Many places offer a promotion for having a degree, even if it isn't neccesarily related 100% to the job. Just the fact that you stuck to it shows determination and a lot of companies look for that. Plus, a job can vanish, but a degree won't.

Answer 3

well if you really want that job full-time and it gives you the money and job experience you need I say take the job instead of going to college more because then you would know what a good job is like and if it doesn't work out and you get fired which you probably won't cause your a smart person but if you do then just go back into college and finish your schooling and then try to find another job.

Answer 4

Well, if you have to eat, you have to get the job. But, you can still take just one class at night can't you and slowly finish? It is best to try to finish especially if you are so far along. Don't get discouraged with job searches, simply tell people to give you a shot for 3 months, if you don't cut it, they can fire you. Ask for a chance and they may give it to you if you know how to sell yourself well. Exude confidence, be friendly and knowledgeable. Practice with friends and family before you interview and look clean, neat and professional. Have fantastic resume too, that is what they see first remember.

Answer 5

Speak to you tutor and ask if you can do the course part time. I was in the same boat as you and I asked, and now I go 1 day a week to college and also work full time.
It worth speaking to someone don't give up now your so close to finishing

Answer 6

An essay is okay in this instance.
Honestly, I would opt for to continue studies.
Once you have the paper you can get on with it, Before I had Dr. in front of my name I did everything from sell automobile parts to clean toilets.
It was worth it. It very likely it will be worth it to you and your future wife and children as well.
An uncompleted education often is work nearly nothing compared to having that piece of paper!!!

--That Cheeky Lad

Answer 7

In my personal experience, you would be better off finishing college first. I myself never went to college and have regretted it. I have done college courses related to my field of work but do not have a degree. More money is what it'll get you in the long run.

Answer 8

cannot be bothered to read the whole question, but, my hubby went to uni when i fell pregnant on my 1st, 13 months later a 2nd child was born.
All I can say is, education will win at the end, as kids (i have 4) get older the more expensive they get! get the education now, better job prospects and better chance to go higher in the future!
This will also encourage the kids to stay in further education!
Good luck to you anyway, whatever you decide to do!

Answer 9

STAY! You'll only regret quitting, not having stayed.

Answer 10

get a job you lazy tosspot