Can you able to work and study at the same time?

India
August 16, 2010 4:54pm CST
Many students earning while studying. Thats different from studying while earning??!! Yes. After finish studies and joined job, to pursue higher studies, some studying after job. Is it possible? Can you concentrate on studies with job tension and work pressure. Am in job. But want to do higher studies to get better job. I find it difficult to study. Postponding every month to join because of some reasons. What you feel? Is it possible? How to make us to study with interest after job.
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@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
25 Aug 11
Of course, you can work and study. But we must have a real vision on it. Just for the sake of study and earning won't make any better. If we have a clear cut plans in mind and proper vision, and this vision will lead us to prosperity. As long as we are working and study, some extra effort is required and the our 'extra efforts' are so valuable and we need to respect and identify our requirements. And this longing ambition and hard work alongwith our interest would definitely give good results. As you said, you are working, and only if you think you can go ahead with both, then only go for it. Now it is after one year I am commenting. So, you can exactly evaluate the one year period of your experience and how it got ended up in your life. Here I am working for a CA firm and many young girls and boys are learning as well as working. Also, most of them are there in the office upto 10-12 every day and go home very late and the find time for everything. So if there is a will, there is ........... Regards, Thank-s
• India
26 Aug 11
You are right. For an average person, it is practically unable to manage in the normal situations. As long as our working culture and personal life is not so graded, to manage with study and working is too tiresome. As you said, take a break and concentrate on study is the best option. As this is the case, you may be aware that the CA results were declared about 15 days back, and as I expected, many were cleared and few of them could not. Just 5 mts. back, one girl who came to me and said that KKT, I am going for study leave for 2 months as I need to appear the exams again. In fact she couldn't clear 2 earlier attempts and this time she is determined and taking the off on without pay status. However, on a higher level studies, working is always would be an obstacle as the 9-6 hrs. of work and some time more depend on the job provider. All factors are depend on individual to individual and many are opted for it, because our financial background and family surroundings also may not be well placed. In such cases, work and study is a fate for many. Especially, in the developed countries like UK, US are the same. People go for part time jobs for their earning and study for their betterment. Thank-s
• India
26 Aug 11
Yes. I also heard that. I thought it'll be better earning while studying. It may helpful for our small needs. But as i told when we're in situation to pursue higher studies which is very complicated and is necessary in our life, we cant take risk.
• India
25 Aug 11
Im staying in CA students hostel only. I've seen so many different kind of people. Few struggling for studies. Few working and struggling for getting time to study. My friend who had 3 years experience quitted his job for CA final and studying. He is sure that he cant study enough to clear CA during job. Now he cleared one group after 2 attempts. So i conclude for some studies we need to focus on that only.
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
18 Aug 10
that's a topic that's been rehashed and recycled for the nth time here in mylot... try to be more original and avoid trying to be a copycat...
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
18 Aug 10
that's alright... mylotters should strive for the next level, not just points and pennies... let us profit also from a qualitative and dynamic discussion, as in sharing of ideas...
• India
19 Aug 10
Sure!!
• India
18 Aug 10
Sorry bystander. I didnt searched before i start this. But i wanted to know other's opinion on this. Because its not imagined situation. Its my present situation. I want to know how mylotters manage this situation. Hereafter i'll search before posting.
@udnisak (609)
• Australia
24 Aug 10
i am not used to do a job while studying.. that will be a big challenge for me.. currently i am only styding and when i am doing my masters i will have to do a job.. i dont know how i wiil be able do exams.. howver most of my friends are doing great and some are gettign good grades too..
• India
30 Aug 10
Yes. Its difficult to manage both in practical life. We can concentrate on one thing at a time. May be its possible for the people who is talent
@TheCatLady (4691)
• Israel
26 Aug 11
I don't have the energy for both. If I'm working 8 hours and sleeping 7 that leave 8 hours for school. 3 hours of class 2 classes a day needs 6 hours of studying a day. That wouldn't be full time. I did it one summer and I had to take from my sleep time to study. I had no social life which was fine, but I also only got 5-6 hours sleep a night. Never again. I'll do one or the other.
• Israel
26 Aug 11
When I went to school I wanted to graduate with honers. The only way it was possible was to study almost every waking moment. I did it. Thankfully my parents supported me through college.
• India
26 Aug 11
Yes. True. We should not spoil health for this.
@renzmago (64)
• Philippines
16 Aug 10
it is possible to work and study at the same time right now i'm working in a logistic company while studying a advance studies for my course. all you need is a good schedule and an understanding manager.. i guess i can do it so are you?
• China
17 Aug 10
yes, it's possible only when your company allows it.And I am considering to quit my job to study,but my parents opposed.
• India
17 Aug 10
Yes. I want to pursue my higher studies. But fearing for manager. In office if they come to know, they dont give me hike in salary, promotion. Without stable job, i cannot continue my studies too.
@ynahh1 (454)
31 Aug 10
admit it or not its hard to work and study at the same time.as a working student during college its about the time management that keeps me alright in the both field.you can make your own time management assuring that you have the both time for studies and work but if in case you are having a trouble you must give-up one.
• India
31 Aug 10
Yes. Should give up anyone if we feel very pressure in both. Otherwise it'll affect us mentally and physically too.
• India
3 Sep 10
Yes. Everything depend on person.
@ynahh1 (454)
3 Sep 10
there is a saying that"we cannot serve in two masters"but i guess it depends on you right..
• United States
17 Aug 10
I don't know if I can handle both a job and schoolwork. Last year, even without a job, I didn't have much free time because my classes were pretty hard. Still, I did try to look for a job though because I need help affording my tuition. I think I'm going to continue looking for a job though and if I find one, I'll just have to work harder to handle it.
• India
18 Aug 10
Yes. It depend on our financial status and our capability to manage both job and study.
@hmkoct5 (2065)
• United States
17 Aug 10
When I was 18, I went to college full-time and worked full-time. This was so very stressful. I ended up in the hospital because I was too stressed. I had to cut back on something, so I started to attend school part-time. I never did graduate and I very much regret that decision. I am now 37 and desperately trying to finish my degree. I should have stayed in school, if only taking one class at a time. I completely understand how you feel. But, school is important. So, even if you only get to take one class at a time, I would try to do it.
• India
17 Aug 10
Yes. I can say we can do one thing with full concentration. If we feel cofortable then fine. But if we force ourselves more for this, it'll end up in stress and spoil our health more.
@monkeylong (3139)
• Guangzhou, China
17 Aug 10
AS far as I am concerned, I think it is possible so much for us to work at the same time to stuty.For me, when I was still at school, I just usually go out to work and make some extra money to support my life. After I graduated from school, I am working while wi ll still try my best to learn some new knowledge. It is never too old to learn.!
• India
17 Aug 10
Might be you feel it easier. But after start earning, mind thinking negatively like why to study hard as we earning now itself. And also i lack in interest to study well.
• Philippines
18 Aug 10
Yes it is possible,You must only have a determination in yourself. If you really have a good purpose in your goal, no matter how hard it is you can do it.So good luck to you and I'm sure you will attain all your dreams.
• India
18 Aug 10
It may possible if we work hard. Really i'll try my best to do it. Thanks for your wishes
• United States
17 Aug 10
Yes! It can be done. Here's my story as briefly as possible: 1.) I was an average student in High School...more interested in the social aspects than the learning aspects for the most part. 2.) I worked for almost ten years after college before taking a single college course...might have been 8 or 9 years...but I didn't go to college right away. 3.) I took one class or two classes at a time while working. 4.) I took a lot of time off...and in fact took 8 years to accumulate one year worth of college credits. 5.) I got tired of seeing people pass me up at work...and especially younger people. 6.) I worked about 50 hours a week, and went to school full time for the last three years...and pulled almost straight A's. I think you are better off to do it while you are young...sacrifice now so you can enjoy more later. It is a stress...but you need to keep your mind on your goal. Good luck!!
• India
17 Aug 10
You've learnt from your long experience it seems. Even my lover quitted his job after 5 years. Saved money for studies and studying in his 28 now. I feel shame before him. As im in night shift, my mind feel to take rest always in daytime and ask to relax in week ends. By thinking about good future, soon will try to study hard.
@Segerer (53)
• Argentina
17 Aug 10
Well i work during the morning and study during the night. Its not that inconvenient for me at least, but yes....it leaves you hella tired sometimes.
• India
17 Aug 10
Yes. I feel it is inconvenient and hard too. As im in night shift, whole day feeling to sleep and no mood to study. :(
• India
17 Aug 10
every thing is possible by every one according to me some time our luck may decide how to be according to the topic human being who ever it may be, by going in the one direction by doing hard work can get success who cant realize after his successfullness
• India
17 Aug 10
Yes. I agree that after hard work only we'll get good thing. But how to manage im not knowing. I'll try my best soon :)
17 Aug 10
Yes it is possible, but hard. The trick is finding a job that allow you to study while working. Or you have to find a job that is in you field of study. This way you are able to learn something relevant while working. I think jobs that are the most meaningful are ones that you truly care about and are relevant to what you are doing.
• India
17 Aug 10
Yes. Its true. Atleast we try to do job thats related to our higher studies. Otherwise we should be in the flexible job that alows to study.
• China
17 Aug 10
Yeah, many college students now are doing part-time jobs. It's a little bit different from studying while you're working. Most people, as soon as they start to work, find themselves wholly concentrated on their jobs and can't find any extra time to study. That's easy to understand. After a whole day's work, you may only want to get some rest instead of enriching yourself with knowledge. This has been happening among many of my friends who want to pursue higher education while working, but only to find it very hard. I'm not quite bothered by this. I'm working and I'm still studying everyday. It's partly because of my job as a teacher.
• India
17 Aug 10
Yes. You're lucky. If study and job is related, everything is fine and if its teaching side, it'll be easy. Most of my professors finished their research studies while working.
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
17 Aug 10
Well it is possible granted, but is it for everyone? I am leaning towards no. Some people can handle one or another, and it is hard to find a balance where we can handle both. Let's face it. In the end, people are going to have trouble studying even without the job at hand. Time management is a tricky thing to be sure and adding more variables may be more than enough for people to handle. It is not for everyone. It is certainly not for me. I prefer to mostly focus on studying. I do some work on the Internet, to earn some money there, but a traditional full time job, that's really not something that I think that I might be able to manage on top of school. I think that people who try and balance such things might more often than not get crushed underneath the weight of their responsibilities. However, if they can manage it, then good for them. Very good for them.
• India
17 Aug 10
Yeah. The trick of time management is in few people's hand. I couldnt make it. I think if i might do that its very good for my future. But im remembering when i was studying, i concentrated on only studies. So that i scored well. No worries about money, and all. Now everything torturing and confusing me.
@akopoaysi (739)
• Philippines
17 Aug 10
it is really up to you. you just need to balance things and schedule it. time management is the key. but if you really want my opinion about this. i am not encouraging you to do that. enjoy school first focus on it. and after you graduated then go to work. but if this are for your masters degree then i hope that the people around you will be supportive. :D
• India
17 Aug 10
Yeah Akopoaysi! Its for my master degree. I want to pursue my master degree and at the same time dont want to lose my current job. Hope i'll manage it soon.
• United States
17 Aug 10
I think if you really wnat it to work and at the same time go to school why not.There is not impossible in trying it is allabout time management most of the american studenst right now they will work and at the same time they go to school.
• India
17 Aug 10
Thats different dream keeper. I finished my school and even degree. I want to do more higher studies to get better job. For that i need more money too. So dont want to lose current job and to study well also. I feel difficult to schedule time for both.
• United States
17 Aug 10
I can, but i'd rather not. I like to fully focus on my studies. Its much easier that way.
• India
17 Aug 10
Yes. While studying, we should not divert to anything.
@BigTips (304)
• China
17 Aug 10
Work and study at the same time? Sounds so interesting! In most cases, for most people, it is next to impossible to study and work at the same time because we have no engouth energy to do two or more things at the same time. But it doesn't mean that we can't create such an ideal situation. For me, perhaps I can work and study at the same time on the Internet. You see, I hope I can make big fortunes online someday, where is full of various potential chances. So, now, I am trying earning cash online, which is also a process of learning.
• India
17 Aug 10
Yes. I feel it difficult too. But sometimes someone will be like you to get job which make us to enjoy and able to learn too. :)