Work+ School, Work + family - How do you manage ?
By elitess
@elitess (5070)
Ipswich, England
April 12, 2010 3:52pm CST
A while back, in february i was just telling you guys i got a part time job that i had applied since november last year. All is going well, the next couple of days should be my contract extend and renegotiation of terms and period.
I find it quite exaustfall to both work and go to school and doing this also finding time for myself (and for mylot for that matter - sorry for my absense here, i will try and participate more often) and i know there are many with job+ college or 2 jobs or a job and a family to raise, or even a family and school.
So my question for all of you guys, if you are listed above, how do you manage things ? How do you find time for all things ?
On a side note, i like this particular job for a couple of reasons: the team is ok, the working environement is good and also, i get to read in the subway on my way to and from work (about 2 hours a day). I finished 6 books since i started working and i think that's a good thing :D.
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11 responses
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
12 Apr 10
It certainly isn't easy, is it? My two sons work and go to school, too, and they are always tired. One of them has a live-in girlfriend and trying to find time to spend with her makes it even more exhausting.
Your education is important but you'll eventually get through school then you can take a rest! Keep up the good work and don't get discouraged.
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
13 Apr 10
Well my girlfriend lives with her grandmother, relatively close to work, but as such, far from home, which makes things a bit more tricky in this sector as well. We get friday afternoon to monday morning usually. The lucky part is that her grandmother travels from time to time, to different parts of the country or to England visiting my girlfriend sister and we get to stay together and while i don't get to read in those days, i get to wake up at 7 a.m. instead of 6:15 
All in all i haven't much managed to actually go to school this semester, but at least i kept up-to-date information on all subjects.
Let's hope for the best.
All in all i haven't much managed to actually go to school this semester, but at least i kept up-to-date information on all subjects.
Let's hope for the best.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
16 Apr 10
The reading part is great because when you are so busy books don’t get read anymore and that’s a shame so it’s a good thing that you at least have time for that. I have been in a similar position working part time, taking care of a husband, a child, four pets and a house while attempting to study. I knew something had to give and, in my case, it was sleep. I resolved my time issues by getting up before dawn each day to get the housework done before going to my job. I did this for two years and no, it was not easy at all; the only thing that helped was being very organised and dog tired!
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@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
13 Apr 10
i work part time outside of my house and part time at home too because i make and sell crafts, work on mylot plus i ocassionaly sell things on ebay too. i also have a house and a family. my hubby does all our cooking plus our daughters help around the house (they are both teens).
set priorities
set goals
dont procrastinate
those are my tips for keeping it all together!
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@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
13 Apr 10
First off, it is good that you like your work because you are able to do what you want to do and maximize the use of your free time which is your travel time actually. I like the way you make your time productive and I think it is just a matter of time management. We need to be doing so many things in a matter of a few hours and keep our senses intact as we battle one task after another. Whew! I guess life wouldn't be what it is if it is devoid of all these battles.
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@meimeibaobei (292)
• China
13 Apr 10
hi!
i am a girl and i have two jobs(one of them is norewards).iget very tiered when i am going to bed.when i was in my university,i had my school and a job,but finally,my study became worse and i didn't get many rewards from my job.so at last,i refused my job and studied diligently.and now,i am also tiered and i have few my own times.i cant get enough rest.i don't love this type of life.i should change it.i decide refuse the job which is no rewards and have a rest.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
12 Apr 10
Good to see u on here, have missed seeing u. Sounds like u are a a busy guy. Glad u like your job. It is alot to keep your head above water trying to make a living but think u will do a good job of it. Good luck on your new contract.
@CJscott (4187)
• Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
13 Apr 10
I have one full time job, and a part time network marketing business, plus a family. A couple of times a week, I will walk to my Job, or home from my Job with my family.
I spend an hour to two each day, with my family, for family purposes.
I work sporadically on my business, I need to get this consistent, so that I can retire from my job, and spend more time with my family.
I tend to get through it all, the walk takes about 40 minutes, I also read during this time.
With Appreciation.
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@airakumar (1553)
• India
13 Apr 10
Well, the most important things in life is to manage things better in nay ways. I too can manage all the things. Taking care of things are important. While my husband is on work, I do all the house hold things and then go back for my part time job at internet. The most difficult task is managing kids especially when they are very naughty but it is also not impossible. You can just so each and everything very well when things are done properly and in a good way.
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@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
13 Apr 10
That is the big question!
Sometimes it is really difficult balancing the time with all of your responsibilities. There was once a time where I had a regular job, a part-time work, I go school for night classes, and I had kids to take care of. That only lasted a term, because I couldn't deal with it.
What you do, is try to resolve it. And look for better ways of doing things. To resolve my regular and part time jobs, I got myself one job which was better paying. So, I didn't have to do part time work. It was difficult finding the better job because I needed the school background (see how it all comes together?). Thankfully, that little time I spent in studying was already enough to put in my CV and get the job that I want.
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
13 Apr 10
I don't have any job, I don't go to school and I don't have family of my own.
Yeah, very boring life in deed.
But I'm always online. Doing some little trading and earn some few dollars a week.
Not much but its pays sometimes.
