I am a full time student (14 units) studying electrical engineering. This is my third year in school and so far the hardest semester. I work at Costco Wholesale and they schedule me 35 hours a week (5 days a week). I have time for hw but I have no life anymore and I am always busy and stressing out. When it comes to for midterms I dont really have enough time to study. The pay there is great. Should I quit my job? I am gonna be poor if I do.
2007-09-26 19:22:51 · 6 answers · asked by wtfitsnguyen 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
35 hours/week is far too much for someone carrying a full-time courseload, so if they won't allow you to reduce your hours, this is not an appropriate part-time job for a student. See if they won't do something - they may think they are doing you a favor by giving you more hours. If not, think of what other job you may be able to do for far fewer hours. You are risking underperforming in school at this point, and that could have very negative long-term effects. Keep your eyes on the future as you make your decisions. It is easy to get caught up in the lure of having a lot of money in the short run and lose your opportunities for more in the future.
2007-09-26 19:52:08 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you explore other alternatives before thinking of quitting? For example, how good a relationship do you have with your co-workers, supervisor & company? If you have a good relationship with them, maybe you could ask for fewer hours during midterm time, and in order to "have a life" from time to time, maybe you can swap with a co-worker. That is, if you're working shifts and there are people who are not working while you are on the job.
If that doesn't work, look around for something that pays just as well or a bit less, but not so strenuous. Maybe you can make up the pay by doing other odd-jobs that are less regular but pay more.
Most important, do not stress out. Its easy to say and not so easy to do, I understand, but you have to have the discipline in order to succeed in life. Another thing you might want to consider: What purpose have a life now when you're struggling through school? Wouldn't it be better to have the greatest life after you've graduated, get a good job and make a lot more than you would be making right now? Thats the time to have a life. Thinking too much about "having a life" now, is jeopardizing your ability to "have a GOOD life" in the future.
Good luck!
2007-09-26 19:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by imaglin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, dont quit. Keep up with it. Ask if you can get less hours because of school. If the pay is good then stick with it. Good Luck with school..
2007-09-26 19:32:23 · answer #3 · answered by 2009is my year not to stress 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldnt quit unless a better job becomes avalible... explain to your boss your situation.. maybe you can work part time....
2007-09-26 19:33:02 · answer #4 · answered by firechick1721 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i work and study, am over loaded and no life left,, but u cant quit...
2007-09-26 19:26:46 · answer #5 · answered by L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a source of $$$$ just quit
2007-09-26 19:33:57 · answer #6 · answered by spiderheart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋