Should I quit my job?

DannyWhoWorks

Hey, I am 24 and a student at University in my second year.Because of my age, and been working part time while studying, I have managed tosave up quite a bit of money. This money is around £45,000.

I’m basically working 18 hours a week while at University. Ifind this a bit much sometimes, I don’t get much time to see my family and itdoes make doing things outside of University very awkward.

But, People have told me I should quit. I am in a luckyposition and I should enjoy life a little and not be doing all this rushingaround. That’s for after University hee heee!

But, I’m almost addicted to learning! I would feel so badturning down work, even though, financially, I don’t really need it! In total,I get around £460 every 4 weeks from the job.

Has anyone got any insights or advice?

Thanks.

Dunroamin

Do you mean addicted to"learning" or addicted to "earning"?

fishybusiness

Ifind this a bit much sometimes, I don’t get much time to see my family and itdoes make doing things outside of University very awkward.

Is that a problem for you?

But, People have told me I should quit

They would in your position, and that is just it, THEY would, they are not you. If you enjoy your world, it is ok.

Perhaps ask your family, as for most of us, they are the most important in the long run.

Person_one

If you stop working it'll free up 18 hours a week to do your required reading and make sure you leave uni with a first class degree.

jackyann

I would take an afternoon of downtime over Xmas and make some lists of pluses & minuses.
In principle, you learning should come absolutely top. If you are not totally prioritising it, then you are wasting money/time being at University. But some students, depending on temperament and type of course, can fit in some earning, and some find a part-time job that complements their course.
You just need to work out whether increased study time / time to relax is worth losing the money.
My kids used to work in vacations unless they had a major project, but not in term time.

Racheldevon

Congratulations on being able to have worked alongside your studies and being to build your savings.

It's your second and third year that really count towards your degree classification, and with so many students now going to university - lots of people have a 2.1 or even a first. I'm not sure what you're studying, and what your plans are once you have your degree, but perhaps this is influencing your current work plans?

If I were in your position, I would put the term time employment on hold whilst you focus not only on achieving the very best degree you can, but also on developing well rounded experiences - seeing your friends, family, doing the things that are important to you/that you have an interest in. It's a competitive graduate world, and prospective employers are going to be looking for you to demonstrate more than just your degree. Make the most of the opportunities you have open to you whilst they're there for the taking.

Daedalus

I would focus on your degree. Social life is important to doing well in a degree and time should be allocated for it.

Priorities should be.
1) Degree.
2) Social life.
3) Earning.

Some people need to earn to fund the first two and ideally make cutbacks in 2 to allow time for 3, but that is bound to have some impact even if marginal on 1.

Do you have career relevant experience? Perhaps look at getting a internship this Easter and/or summer, even if unpaid, in your ideal industry. Will serve you much better than working for a low wage.

tozzitooz

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VfM4meplse

DannyWhoWorks wrote: »

Hey, I am 24 and a student at University in my second year.Because of my age, and been working part time while studying, I have managed tosave up quite a bit of money. This money is around £45,000.

That's a fine sum to have accrued at your age: it's a good deposit on your first home. I'd carry on learning and earning, and save the navel-gazing for a rainy day. Times are tough atm, many thirty-somethings that are stuck renting would envy your foresight.

pancakebuzz

I would in your situation, but that's me.

You haven't actually mentioned whether or not you like your job. If you're enjoying your work, and are managing it without it cutting into your academic performance, then you shouldn't quit just because people are nagging at you. If you dislike it, or think you'd be doing better at school without it, then that's different.

Not that it's not important to spend time with your family and friends, but I know that when one of my friends is busy with work and school I never judge her for not wanting to hang out.