I've been given more and more stuff to handle at work(which is what I've been wanting) while I'm trying to keep track of homework needed for my online class(to which the grade is now slipping). I'm also falling behind in my night class(due to the teacher helping so many other students that I'm left out), life at home has become increasingly stressful because, any time I sit down and try and get my homework done for the online class, mom takes that as "oh, you're just dicking out, do some shit for me). Not to mention my real passion of doing my pro sound gig at church over the weekends.
I know my boss would be very understanding giving me time to not come into the office but, if I do that. I can't keep myself focused enough to stay diligent in my online class homework... Because internet.
And through all this I can feel myself becoming very irritable about little things.
You need to slow down...work will always be around, your opportunity to go to school at relatively little cost (in the grand scheme of things...people always talk about going back to school but once you plop down for those govt/private loans the first time, it's pretty much game over as you have to pay it all back if you reach your loan limit) won't be.
I'm serious, do not value work so much that you jeopardize school, especially if you don't need to have as much hours. While I legitimately needed to work those shitty hours in 09, I ended up paying for it dearly. I'm now further behind (a junior..i should have graduated by now) and have to catch up before I reach either the time limit or loan limit. It's not a cool target to have on your back at all.
I do know what you mean about online homework. I know since you take the class online it's difficult, but I try to separate "work time" and "home time". If i'm doing homework, i'm at the library using their machines. Sure I can goof off there just as easily but the atmosphere tends to lend itself toward "serious business." That said, I do take breaks every so often (10 min of "free time") just so I don't get burned out while doing it.
EDIT: If you get the feeling that the grade is absolutely irrecoverable and you're within the withdrawal period...consider doing it. Don't think you'll be able to make it better...odds are you won't...i'm learning that the hard way
this year and having a W is a LOT better than a D or F. You'll just have to take it next semester, remembering to keep track of your credits earned: You need 24 new credits a year to maintain financial aid.
EDIT 2: I strongly suggest contacting you adviser or financial aid office if you do end up considering withdrawing from the class or if you fail the class. They made some changes to the Aid eligibility program this year that I'm just reading over just now...like a mandatory minimum 67% credit completion rate per year.
