Did I make the right decision?

you know what you did the right thing I think you are awesome and I am in michigan is that where the great wolf lodge is that you worked at? and I think you can do something about her/him not working with you.

too bad you cant transfer

No you mmade the right decision. You need to find a job with a flexible schedule. Waiting tables got me through college, look into it. You can work at a place like Cheesecake Factory or Applebees and have flexible scheduling and turn around a lot of tables for some good money. To make ends meet, you can also pick up shifts from other servers when school work is light or you are on vacation from school.

You are a minority woman in the medical field. Have your tried grants or scholarships?

At your age and with your goals, you made the right decision. School is more important than a temporary job. You'll find something else. Good luck with everything!

Yes, you made the right decision. Any workplace that doesn't support students and education isn't worth it. Find another job that will help you focus on your education!

Could you change your living situation? Perhaps find a roomate?

I've been looking for a roommate for a while, I haven't haf any luck.

No you mmade the right decision. You need to find a job with a flexible schedule. Waiting tables got me through college, look into it. You can work at a place like Cheesecake Factory or Applebees and have flexible scheduling and turn around a lot of tables for some good money. To make ends meet, you can also pick up shifts from other servers when school work is light or you are on vacation from school.

You are a minority woman in the medical field. Have your tried grants or scholarships?

I'm not a woman o____o

But I am on FAFSA, I'm not sure if there are any other scholarships I'm eligible for. Any suggestions?

Go see a counselor at your school. They are really the only ones that can give you advice tailored to your situation.

Just keep looking. You can always find a part time job to make ends meet. Maybe try bartending.. They will work around your school. Good luck with your search. School was def the better choice.

you totally did the right thing- struggling a little now will pay off with a secure future- hang in there, find a roommate, and do look for a job waiting tables- easy money!

Can you move back home with your parents short term while going to school? Or the idea of a room mate is also good. That way you can get your homework done and not have as much stress financially? I imagine it must be pretty hard trying to pay rent and make it out in the world all on your own while going to school. I wish you the best success. Ohh and in answer to your question, in my opinion school should always come first but you have to still live and support yourself. Tough call. Good luck! :flowerforyou:

In my personal opinion, you made the right decision. Your young and the fact that you already know what you want to do in life and pursuing it is awesome!

When I was your age I chose work over school. Here I am 10 years later and only in the first stage of a long journey to becoming a lawyer. I don’t regret my decisions because the path I took made me a stronger person in life; however, if I could do it over again I would have chosen school & been a lawyer by now.

Don’t get discouraged. This may seem bleak now, but I promise it will pay off in the long run. Good luck

You def made the right choice. It will be worth it in the long run. I know that you are stressed financially but you can always make it work by getting a job that fits around your schedule

Have you ever thought about doing work online at home? I had a friend that put herself through college working so many hours a week doing data entry work for a hospital at her own pace.

It would seem that you seriously need to talk to someone about loans, grants, and scholarships. Have you discussed financial aid with the school and discussed your situation with them? Also, a lot of schools have work programs, also if you already are associated with a major talk to that department about paying positions. Research scholarships online, you're probably out of time to apply for anything but there are so many out there for everyone there's probably a "procrastinator's scholarship" you could apply for. Talk to professors from your major with which you have a decent working relationship to see if they have any ties in the community to do some work in your field. Go to a temp agency and talk to them about finding a position that fits your schedule. If there is a walmart in your area, some of those are 24/7 and might be able to work with your schedule. You have options, you just have to be open to other possibilities. What about a Wendy's or Taco Bell, they have 2nd shift hours and might let you multitask on the job. Talk to other students and find out what they do. Look at job boards at the school (student union or departmental offices) and see if there's anything posted. How are you with kids? Some people work 2nd or 3rd shift and just need someone to feed their kids, spend time with them, provide a safe environment, get the kids off to bed, and then hang out there to make sure nothing happens. They'll pay pretty well for it too (there are websites dedicated to finding babysitters that match your criteria), but you'd do well to be cpr certified in advance.