Should I use uni as an excuse to quit my job?

No need to feel guilty, your studies are more important. You already have the experience to go on your CV. Just hand your notice in and say your studies take precedence. They are used to people doing it and 5 months is a good amount of time tk have worked.

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EternalKnight_02

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Original post by Hugh's Swan

No need to feel guilty, your studies are more important. You already have the experience to go on your CV. Just hand your notice in and say your studies take precedence. They are used to people doing it and 5 months is a good amount of time to have worked.

I echo this sentiment.

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OP

Original post by Hugh's Swan

No need to feel guilty, your studies are more important. You already have the experience to go on your CV. Just hand your notice in and say your studies take precedence. They are used to people doing it and 5 months is a good amount of time tk have worked.

But surely they would say something like ur only working 16 hours, 2 days a week, that's nothing. I feel like it would just look bad that I left so early. Also, most students have jobs whilst their at uni so isn't it better to just brave it out and keep it till after i graduate?

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ajj2000

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What are you studying? 5 months isn't bad! I'd consider doing it until the end of the Christmas holidays and quitting then. It will be a proper job on your CV.

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Original post by ajj2000

What are you studying? 5 months isn't bad! I'd consider doing it until the end of the Christmas holidays and quitting then. It will be a proper job on your CV.

I'm studying Biomedical Science so it's quite a full-on degree. And that's what I was thinking too because they would be desperate for staff during Christmas, so I was thinking of staying till January until I reach 6 months which would look much better surely?

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ajj2000

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Original post by Anonymous

I'm studying Biomedical Science so it's quite a full-on degree. And that's what I was thinking too because they would be desperate for staff during Christmas, so I was thinking of staying till January until I reach 6 months which would look much better surely?

What date did you start?

Biomed is very full on! I think you've done really well to manage the course with the job. But yes - I think 6 months does look stronger.

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Original post by ajj2000

What date did you start?

Biomed is very full on! I think you've done really well to manage the course with the job. But yes - I think 6 months does look stronger.

Thank you but I only started working there in July so I tried to see if I could balance the job with my course and it seems like I am struggling since I didn't do as well as I hoped to in one of my units and I'm struggling to meet deadlines since I'm awful at time management.

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Original post by Anonymous

Thank you but I only started working there in July so I tried to see if I could balance the job with my course and it seems like I am struggling since I didn't do as well as I hoped to in one of my units and I'm struggling to meet deadlines since I'm awful at time management.

Just hand your notice in and stop agonising - you need to pass your units! warehouse jobs come and go. - but not everyone will be able to do the job you are training for with your degree - get a perspective!

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da_nolo

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Original post by Anonymous

But surely they would say something like ur only working 16 hours, 2 days a week, that's nothing. I feel like it would just look bad that I left so early. Also, most students have jobs whilst their at uni so isn't it better to just brave it out and keep it till after i graduate?

who cares. they would be out of your life at that point.

Id be slow at that type of job too. to be honest they have to push all newer employees to see what you can do. but sometimes jobs with a quota will always ask you to do more. it means they get more money.

Original post by Anonymous

I'm studying Biomedical Science so it's quite a full-on degree. And that's what I was thinking too because they would be desperate for staff during Christmas, so I was thinking of staying till January until I reach 6 months which would look much better surely?

longer time periods do look better at times but sometimes a year is prefered. however, education is reasonable on a cv or application as a reason for leaving.

but you are also saying you are struggling with time management. you can get training on this in school

(edited 2 years ago)

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Satori Tendō

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5 months? In a years time, you will barely remember this job but your degree would still be your strong asset. Pick the option that ages better for you in the long run.
A part time job is just a pit stop, nothing that requires this level of dedication.

Also, a tip for the future: be more assertive. Never settle for something that isn't worth anything just to appease others. It's basically like letting people walk all over you. You seem very kind but honestly you don't have to be considerate to everyone and everything at the cost of yourself.

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ajj2000

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Original post by Anonymous

Thank you but I only started working there in July so I tried to see if I could balance the job with my course and it seems like I am struggling since I didn't do as well as I hoped to in one of my units and I'm struggling to meet deadlines since I'm awful at time management.

when you put dates of employment on your cv if you put July - Dec it will show as 6 months.

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da_nolo

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second thought. if you want to work somewhere else then look for a job now so you can put present. then you dont have to worry

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OP

I don't think I want to work anyhwere atm tbh. I'd rather finish my degree and then look for another job afterwards even if its not related to my field

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Original post by Anonymous

I don't think I want to work anyhwere atm tbh. I'd rather finish my degree and then look for another job afterwards even if its not related to my field

Yes, just do it! it will be fine. good luck!

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Original post by Hugh's Swan

Yes, just do it! it will be fine. good luck!

I know this thread is a few days old now but do you know how i would go about doing this? Sorry it's my first ever job so i'm scared to leave, should I just text my manager first and say I'm leaving for uni or do I have to go to her in person and hand my notice. I have to give them 2 weeks notice. I feel scared just telling her straight to her face that i want to quit ....

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Not sure but I think it is important to put it in writing with the date of the letter and also you can work out the day that might be your last day so you can ask for confirmation of your last day. So not by text as that doesn't sound official enough. is there an official email to use or maybe write a letter and give it to her on paper. .

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