Is it possible to work full-time and study full-time, or would it be too stressful?

BrettMorganxD

I was thinking how I would cope financially when I go to college next year and have to move out because of my employment, of which I do not want to lose, moves 22 miles away.

As I work in care full-time means 3 x 14 hour shifts per week. College is also 3 days per week. Would it be possible, if I spoke to my employer about which 3 days I cannot work. (which I am sure they would be more than happy to help) I could study full-time (3 days a week) and work full-time (also 3 days a week).

Would this be possible or would it all be way too stressful. I could do homework on breaks and evenings. Or during work as sometimes the work is relaxed, you just have to talk to the residents, while others it will be hectic. It also leaves 1 day a week free to rest/study on.

So opinions please guys, would this be a possability or would it all be too much and stressful/ make me ill.

Voyager2002

I think the clue is in the term "full time". Don't you get any kind of student loan, bursary or grant?

BrettMorganxD

Voyager2002 wrote: »

I think the clue is in the term "full time". Don't you get any kind of student loan, bursary or grant?

Yeah, the clue maybe in the term full-time. But 3 days college is full-time. and 3 x 14 hour shift a week is full-time at my nursing home. So wouldn'[t it be possible to do 3 days college 3 days work? I could always study in the evening before I go to bed

MrsManda

It depends on how intense your studies are, the intensity of your work, your ability to 'switch off' so that you get a good night's sleep each night, and how you would organise your time.

Personally I think doing three 14 hour shifts, 3 full days at college and studying at home would drive me slowly mad.

When would you take the time to take a break and socialise?

When was the last time you did any study - is the college course the first time you've studied for awhile or have you been studying recently?

Have you factored in commuting time?

BrettMorganxD

MrsManda wrote: »

It depends on how intense your studies are, the intensity of your work, your ability to 'switch off' so that you get a good night's sleep each night, and how you would organise your time.

Personally I think doing three 14 hour shifts, 3 full days at college and studying at home would drive me slowly mad.

When would you take the time to take a break and socialise?

When was the last time you did any study - is the college course the first time you've studied for awhile or have you been studying recently?

Have you factored in commuting time?

yes I have factored in travel to and from work and college.

I am doing GCSE's atm at home but the last time I studied in a "building" with teachers etc was September 2009.

I don't socialize much now I am not doing all those things so don't know how it would really matter.

Get a good nights sleep but I am not too sure of. Sometimes I can sleep when my head reachs the pillow, sometimes it takes a lil while.

Will working full-time whilst studying full-time affect my council tax exemtion?

sueturnersmith

Voyager2002 wrote: »

I think the clue is in the term "full time". Don't you get any kind of student loan, bursary or grant?

I believe the OP is going to do an Access Course, so I don't think he would be eligible for a student loan, bursary or grant.

BrettMorganxD

sueturnersmith wrote: »

I believe the OP is going to do an Access Course, so I don't think he would be eligible for a student loan, bursary or grant.

Yes sue is right. I am going to be doing an access course. And with the exception of the £1,200 grant which I am very UNLIKLEY to get. There is no financial help available for me so I have to fund myself. Course fee's are free though if you earn under 18k and it is your first level 3

BrettMorganxD

I am thinking of getting a diary to plan my time, is this a good idea?

shegirl

BrettMorganxD wrote: »

I am thinking of getting a diary to plan my time, is this a good idea?

It's a very good idea.And I think it's perfectly possible to work 3 days and study 3 days Good luck.

BrettMorganxD

shegirl wrote: »

It's a very good idea.And I think it's perfectly possible to work 3 days and study 3 days Good luck.

And it leaves a day for rest/ socializing if I do the studying during the evening .

I normally write down 1st - 31st on a peice of paper and add commitment if im busy for a period of time. For example.

1st- Work today, 7am - 9pm
2nd- Nothing on today
3rd-College today
4th-College today
5th-College today

Person_one

How flexible is your employer? Is it worth asking to drop to two days a week but offering to do overtime during the college holidays (usually the shifts nobody else wants, Christmas etc.)?