which would you choose? job or school?

Which is more important in my case?

  • School

    Votes: 12 50.0%

  • Work

    Votes: 12 50.0%
  • Total voters
    24
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apathrev

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I just got some heartbreaking news from a friend that he is being forced to quit his job (he's an RO too) because the company would not give him a part time schedule to accomodate his class schedule. I was told way back in May all I would have to do to get a part time schedule for school is show a copy of my registered school schedule to management, and they would accomodate it. Well now, it seems, that is not the case. They gave him excuses such as they do not have any part time available, that he has to wait until a full center wide bid shift, and that he needed to stick with the company, and didn't need school. He only recently started around a month ago, which has me hoping, seniority will play to my favor, but I'm not betting the house on it. I've already submitted my schedule and written request just this week, with my supervisor's confidence. This semester, I will be attending class only to help raise my GPA, and earn some credits that will transfer to whatever school I go to next year when I move. If I am forced to quit, this will mean I'll have to move back home with my parents, and begin the job search all over again.

So what decision would you make if you were in my place? Which do you think is more important? School or work?
 
That's a tough decision. If I were in your shoes, I would choose work, if I do not have enough money to pay for school (without any financial assistance). If I were filthy rich, then I'd stay in school.

But, still, it's your choice. That would be my options. :dunno: Hope this helps.
 
At this point, I've paid for my half of school. The remaining difference will be either paid by my parents of financial aid. I'm currently looking to apply for a student loan. I have until the 28th to withdraw and recieve a full tuition refund.
 
i've learn my lesson, i should have work at the place where those nice people were nice enough to hire me right after high school...
but i chose gallaudet. my bad decision i made. :(

work is more important than school.
 
I vote for school. I am a student at UH of Hawaii and Hawaii Community College for fall 2005. Today was my first time at UH of Hawaii and Hawaii community in my classes. I have 4 classes are Danace 185, 2 English and Math. I had enjoyed to meet new friends, new teachers and at the classes.
 
Only you can answer for yourself. You know all your pros and cons. You need to decide what is most important to you, and then work it out the best you can. Set your priorities and then fit in the rest.
 
As I've told you before, Reba, I greatly appreciate your posts. You're right about the decision upto me. I'm still weighing the consenquences of either decision. But I'd still like to get input and advise from everyone. Perhaps there is something I haven't considered or haven't realized yet. Thanks for all the input so far. At this point, I think it is more important me for to pursue my educational goals and work for a better career at this time. Lets face it. Relay is not a good career choice. Low pay and no job security aren't what I'm looking for.
 
No, you made smart decision, only that you forgot HOW to use your degrees to get better job!

I had to work cause I have family to support, I don't have much choice. You don't have family to support and you act like crybaby?

Miss*Pinocchio said:
i've learn my lesson, i should have work at the place where those nice people were nice enough to hire me right after high school...
but i chose gallaudet. my bad decision i made. :(

work is more important than school.
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For me..I would chose school first then get a job because school is more important to me, I rather to have a diploma from college so I will have more money from job plus more experience too.

By the way, I am still in school :)
 
I agree with Reba, but it is your decision. If it was for me, I will finish school first then job later. They want people with college degree. You will not be sorry if you stay in school and quit job now. You will always have job later. You can find part time job at other place and stay in school at the same time.

Good luck.
 
cental34 said:
As I've told you before, Reba, I greatly appreciate your posts. You're right about the decision upto me. I'm still weighing the consenquences of either decision. But I'd still like to get input and advise from everyone. Perhaps there is something I haven't considered or haven't realized yet. Thanks for all the input so far. At this point, I think it is more important me for to pursue my educational goals and work for a better career at this time. Lets face it. Relay is not a good career choice. Low pay and no job security aren't what I'm looking for.
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OK, this is just my opinion. :)

I think it is important to not delay your education. That can be accomplished in various ways:

1. part time school/full time work
a. find a job that will accomodate the school schedule and pay tuition
b. adjust life style to accomodate less income and less free time
c. take some of your courses on-line to fit your work schedule

2. full time school/part time work, live with parents or get financial aid
a. find all possible financial aid, work/study programs and scholarships (try to avoid loans; you don't want to start your career in debt)--there is more aid available for full-time students than part-time students
b. live with parents or roomates to keep expenses low (this is a very personal decision; only you know how much you can put up with)

3. enlist in the military for GI Bill education benefits (you are hearing, so that is a possibility)

4. marry a rich old lady who will take care of you (just kidding about that one)

If you are not sure which college program to complete, take general courses for now that are easily transferable.

Even if you can only afford one class at a time, take it. If you put off taking classes until you can afford full time or a transfer, you might never go back. It is easier to continue in the "college student mode" than it is to get busy with a job and try to start school again. That inertia can be difficult to overcome.
 
diehardbiker65 said:
No, you made smart decision, only that you forgot HOW to use your degrees to get better job!

I had to work cause I have family to support, I don't have much choice. You don't have family to support and you act like crybaby?
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Not always. Few of my friends already got degrees and hard to find jobs They have big problem with loan money from college if can't find jobs. Think about that.


That's why I take both full time jobs and part-time student.
 
Reba said:
OK, this is just my opinion. :)

I think it is important to not delay your education. That can be accomplished in various ways:

1. part time school/full time work
a. find a job that will accomodate the school schedule and pay tuition
b. adjust life style to accomodate less income and less free time
c. take some of your courses on-line to fit your work schedule

2. full time school/part time work, live with parents or get financial aid
a. find all possible financial aid, work/study programs and scholarships (try to avoid loans; you don't want to start your career in debt)--there is more aid available for full-time students than part-time students
b. live with parents or roomates to keep expenses low (this is a very personal decision; only you know how much you can put up with)

3. enlist in the military for GI Bill education benefits (you are hearing, so that is a possibility)

4. marry a rich old lady who will take care of you (just kidding about that one)

If you are not sure which college program to complete, take general courses for now that are easily transferable.

Even if you can only afford one class at a time, take it. If you put off taking classes until you can afford full time or a transfer, you might never go back. It is easier to continue in the "college student mode" than it is to get busy with a job and try to start school again. That inertia can be difficult to overcome.
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Where is both (work and school)?
 
:fruit: When I graduated high school back in 1970, I didn't go to college, I had a part time job working in a company that manufactures graduation rings. I worked in the factory, placing orders for different schools, such as college and high school rings. When I was nearing graduation, I was offered a position to work in the office, and I readily took it.

Now, years later when both my daughters graduated high school, I let it be their decision whether they wanted to go to college or not. They both decided to go, and I am glad they did.

College is so expensive today, but finding ways to help defray the cost of college does help a lot financially. I do feel that work and school are both important, especially if you have a job that supports your degree. There are some that have a job, but, not one that does support their degree, still good, because at least they have their financial security.
 
diehardbiker65 said:
No, you made smart decision, only that you forgot HOW to use your degrees to get better job!

I had to work cause I have family to support, I don't have much choice. You don't have family to support and you act like crybaby?
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If we were all stuck on an island after ship got lost out sea...
and only 20 of us survive on the island...
Would we all be in bad shape if everyone only have college degrees...
such as 2 are accountants, 3 are computer technicians, 5 are business admin..., 1 is a dentist, 1 is a mathcitian, 1 is a counselor, 1 is a lawyer,
1 is a professor, 2 are college students, 1 is a fireman, 1 is a police officer, and 1 is a teacher.

Would it be sad that none of them know how to fish, cook, build a treehouse, cut a coconut in half, start a campfire, and everything else....????

They would all dump their college degrees and start learning how to fish, cook, build treehouse, cut a coconut in half, and learn other stuff to survive on that island.

What happen if the Earth run out of gas and oil? Then what? Do we need Gas, fossil fuel, and oil for Electricity?
 
Miss*Pinocchio said:
If we were all stuck on an island after ship got lost out sea...
and only 20 of us survive on the island...
Would we all be in bad shape if everyone only have college degrees...
such as 2 are accountants, 3 are computer technicians, 5 are business admin..., 1 is a dentist, 1 is a mathcitian, 1 is a counselor, 1 is a lawyer,
1 is a professor, 2 are college students, 1 is a fireman, 1 is a police officer, and 1 is a teacher.

Would it be sad that none of them know how to fish, cook, build a treehouse, cut a coconut in half, start a campfire, and everything else....????

They would all dump their college degrees and start learning how to fish, cook, build treehouse, cut a coconut in half, and learn other stuff to survive on that island.
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Having a degree doesn't mean you can't have other skills in addition. I know many lawyers, doctors, professors, etc., who can hunt, fish, build houses, cook, etc.
 
I just left work early today because of a headache that would not allow me to concentrate (if I relayed for you today, I deeply aplogize), but before I left, my supervisor informed me that I will get my new schedule tomorrow. So I'm not going to be forced to choose one or the other. I'm glad I can keep my job for now, but at this point, attendance wise, no telling how much longer before I'll be fired.
 
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