To take Job or not

LegacyUser

Hi,
I am currently doing a four year level 8 course full time and just started in third year, so far I would have a level 6 in the course and as a result of this I have been invited to a job interview. Now I am not sure what to do, if I go for the job interview and get the job where does that leave the college course. I may be able to avail of the part time option but again this would mean working all day and then doing the part time course in the evening time. Obviously this is all thinking ahead as I may not even get the job but I wanted to have an idea of what is best to do before I even go for the interview. Any got any ideas as to what is the best thing to do?
Thanks

PinkLemonade

Why would you consider dropping out of college?
Do you not like the course /is it a very good job?

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Don't do it! Get the level 8. Yes, you may get a job with a level 6 now, but progression will be hard. I left a degree for a job with a level 7. This very month I'm going back to university, 8 years after I dropped out, because no-one is interested in someone who doesn't hold an honours degree. Just stick it, and tell yourself that for the time being, being a student IS your full time job.

Future-proof your CV with an honours degree!

Exclamation Marc

Despite how tough it's perceived to be to get a job these days, jobs do come and go.

I know many people who are desperate to go back to college either years after dropping out or looking to take on a new course as the first course wasn't right for them. Not one of those people have had an easy ride and most of them didn't get to go back in the end. Complete your course and get that qualification on your CV. You're at a time in your life where the course is manageable for you, don't take that for granted.

I can't stress enough that you need to give everything you have to doing to your course full-time. Do not consider the part-time option, you'll end up far too tired and drained from a full-time job to really apply yourself fully to your course. The last thing you want is to come out of college with a median result because of a job you may leave down the line. Many companies will claim they'll 'accommodate' you if you do the part time course but they rarely do in the end to a level that's what you need.

Stick with it OP, you'll thank yourself in years to come.

LegacyUser

Op here,
Thanks for your advice. Just to give you a little background information I love the course but find the social side of college life very stressful. Most days I would rarely talk to anyone. I mean it's ok but after two years and the idea of going back for another two is hard. But thanks for your advice a college year is only 26 weeks, so only 52 more weeks of stress left.

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Anon21 wrote: »

Op here,
Thanks for your advice. Just to give you a little background information I love the course but find the social side of college life very stressful. Most days I would rarely talk to anyone. I mean it's ok but after two years and the idea of going back for another two is hard. But thanks for your advice a college year is only 26 weeks, so only 52 more weeks of stress left.

Why not open another thread on Personal Issues? Might be worth your while.

I'm sure many folks on here have had similar experiences and could give you pointers. Opening a new thread would be better as many people might not see your issue/post above as this thread is under a job-related title and people might skip over the thread.

Rachiee

Hey OP sorry to hear you find college so tough, have you tried joining any very small societies, this can be a great way to meet people as nobody really knows anyone there and they welcome new people so you won't be trying to muscle your way into a clique.
I went to an IT and it was a small class of around 80 people,everyone had a clique within a couple of weeks so it was nearly impossible to mix. luckily I started hanging round with a couple of mature students so I had somewhere to sit in lectures at break, I can see why it would be stressful and isolating if you haven't managed to align yourself to anyone.
What I would say is not to compare yourself too much to everyone else "look at how well they're getting on, look at the Craic they're having, it comes so easy for them, what's wrong with me" everyone has their own struggles at the end of the day. Not everyone has the time if their life in college, and most of the time people are too focused on themselves to pay any attention to how someone else is fitting in.
re: the job I wouldn't leave college at a level 6 it really is a very low qualification not much better than a leaving certificate, while some people may employ you now it may be a problem down the line. I left at level 7 which was fine at the time but now that I'm looking to go back and do a post grad in a slightly different area I don't qualify because I haven't completed my undergrad. It's really hard to go back to college once you're working(not to mention expensive) so while you are there you may as well get the best qualification you can so you don't have to go back. If the past two years have been difficult you won't want to have wasted them by being left with a very limiting qualification.