Both studying and working require time commitment, and it is debatable that one could reserve enough time for both. While some people argue that such a combination can be managed with effective planning, many, however, are not convinced as they believe study and employment interfere with each other. In this discussion, we will outline few scenarios and use facts to find out just how likely one can attain success while juggling both.
A large portion of people who find impossible to study and work at the same time is because of the poor time management. Research have shown that a majority of failed attempts are due to under-estimating the study workload. A typical example would be when one enrols in a course, this person who already has made substantial time commitment for work, fails to comprehend the amount of additional commitment required for the course. And when the due dates for assessments are approaching, the old strategy of staying up late will be increasingly difficult to execute and more often than not, it leads to inevitable disaster.
However, through proper planning, time management and most importantly – self-discipline, one could avoid making such costly mistake. For example, one should give an honest assessment on the study load and adjust accordingly to ensure enough time is allocated. Only by strictly adhere to the plan and avoid procrastination, one may succeed in such an endeavour. In the professional world, many people frequently broaden their knowledge as part of career progression and it is not unusual to enrol in learning and development course at one’s own time.
In the light of the discussion above, it can be concluded that simultaneously managing employment and study can be challenging, but not impossible if one takes adequate preparation and planning.
