Choosing Postgraduate Life
Striking A Balance:
Working & Studying
Not willing to quit your current job, yet not letting go of the postgraduate studies offer at the same time? Well, where there’s a will, there’s a way.
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orking a full-time job and studying at the same time is not something uncommon among those who want to do their postgraduate without any financial hiccups. But how do you find the balance between attending classes and completing your tasks at work?
Failing to plan is planning to fail Get yourself a planner! Make sure to visit your university’s student portal at the beginning of every semester, and jot down all the schedules for classes, assignments, deadlines and exams. Keeping track of timelines helps you to prepare the materials, block your calendar for important things even before the semester starts, as it definitely calms your nerves as the dates approach. Make sure to do the same thing with the meetings, proposals and project deadlines that you may know of in the office, too.
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Let it be no secret Let your boss and colleagues know that you are pursuing your postgraduate study. Employers are usually more reasonable than you think, especially if your course is related to your profession. It shows that you are committed to advancing your skills and knowledge, and that add values to the company. They might take it easier on you as you need to study, so you will probably be spared of late nights at work, and your colleagues might cover for you during exam weeks as well.
