Colorado Technical University

What Would You Do In This Situation ?

Just about everyday, my parents bug me about getting a job. I say it would nearly impossible to find one, given my situation. I have 17 hours of lectures every week. I also spend about another 10 hours on campus, due to breaks in my schedule. I spend an additional 10-12 hours commuting to school each week (i live pretty far away from campus). Plus I have homework, which i actually do. Most days I am on campus or commuting from about 7:00 am to about 5:00 pm. I also can't work weekends this semester. The last time I looked for a job was between May and August of last year. I filled out about 70 applications, never even got an interview. I say I should wait until after I graduate in May until I get a job. I have will have a bachelor’s degree and will be starting a doctoral program in clinical psychology. The university I am going to is only about 10 minutes away and I will have fewer lectures. Do you think I should spend time right now, trying to find a job like my parents say or should I just wait three months, when my situation is improved and my marketability is dramatically better?

Public Comments

1. Welcome to the REAL world son now ((((((GET A JOB!))))))
2. Get more education. It will serve you better more than the education you have now. Plus more education is more better opportunity for more better jobs.
3. i say try to fit things together. I understand you really, i really do. I'm sure you're packed up with stuff, but you've got to balance them all.. that's the best i can do to help you. i mean i dunno your economic status anyway... if u think you really need the job (and think deeply there) then go for it i guess
4. Could you possibly get a job on campus in one of the lunchrooms or the library and work a couple of hours a day. If not ask your parents for a few more months of leniency and assure them that you are aware of the concerns. It is best if you spend the majority of your time on your studies as that will benefit you most in the long run. If you can't work week-ends then the majority of the part time jobs will be out of your reach as that is when most employers find themselves short handed. Good Luck to you