-College- Can someone stir me in the right direction i need a MAJOR?
The problem with a philosophy degree is you can really only use it in a hand full of places, the main one being a college professor somewhere. Sometimes you can use your degree to bring you to something else (like law school), but if you want to be the "person of the week philosopher" then research and academia is probably the way you need to go. So if that seems like the kind of life you want then go for it. Realize that you need at least a masters and usually a Ph.D. to become a college professor, and that is a lot of school and a lot of research before you get to your job. I personally went with a degree that trained me for a specific job (special education). I may go back later and take other things, but I really wanted to start out with major that actually taught me to "do something" and was also in high need. So philosophy wouldn't really have met that criteria, as interesting as it is.
What am I doing wrong? (college algebra)?
You need to take the ln of both sides, not the log
Break up with someone you love over conflicting schedules?
My boyfriend and I have been together on and off for over 6 years. We started dating our last year in high school, went to college together out of state and have since graduated. He has a job he loves in a hospital working 4pm-12:30am, and right now I am doing part time work (12pm-5pm) but am looking for a "real" job in an office where I would obviously work a 9-5 schedule. He has student loans and gets paid more on the evening shift, and he likes working those hours. He has said that he will probably work these same hours for a long time, even when we have kids. He grew up with his dad working nights and I grew up with both of my parents home at night where we all go to eat dinner together and see each other all the time. That's what I want when I'm older, but I know with my boyfriend's job, I most likely won't have that. I love him and can't see myself with anyone else right now, but I know I don't want to be complaining about this 5, 10, 20 years from now. Even now, he comes home and goes to bed at 5am and wakes up at noon and it works ok now since I haven't found a job yet, but when I do, we will hardly ever see each other. He also picks up every single overtime shift he can; like this week, he is worked 13 days straight. We have been talking about living together when our leases run up, but I have also been talking about possibly moving home (3 hrs away), and I really don't know what to do. Since we don't want the same things, should I break up with him and find someone who is more like me?
People keep telling me to go to college but I don't want to. What should I tell them?
One thing you have to understand is that there is a huge cultural myth surrounding college. People will never stop pressuring you to go to college because it is a class marker. I am almost forty years old and people are still bothering me to finish college. I have spent many years of my adult life in and out of school. I have a seminary degree from a unaccredited bible school and I am halfway done with a bachelor's from a 'real' school. My advice is to tell people to mind their own business. Unless they are offering to pay your tuition, college is not a place to find yourself anymore. I've had several coworkers during my twenty odd years in the workforce who had college degrees and were stuck in entry level jobs years later. I was one of them. Unless you are extremely gifted or well connected, the results are likely to be the same whether you go to college or not. Especially if you are a woman who is planning on having a family. All of the stay at home moms in my playgroup all have some sort of college degree. Most of them are on WIC. I do value education but a college degree in and of itself is not a magical cure for poverty or social inequity. A magical piece of paper that says that you know something is not going to cure an unhealthy economy. I have decided not to finish my bachelor's degree because at this point in my life there are other things that are more important and I don't want to saddle my family down with unnecessary debt. So I just ignore everyone who is pressuring me to go to school. They'll be doing it in the nursing home, that's how ignorant they are. Just ignore stupid people and enjoy your life.
Is it right, you can work anywhere with going to college?
You should get a job where YOU are in charge of hiring people. If you get a job like that, then YOU get to decide who you will hire. So, if you want to hire people who never went to college, then you can do that. Do you see how this works? A human being makes these decisions. But the hiring manager at Acme Refrigerator company is NOT the same person at Supreme Sporting Goods. Different people have different attitudes about who should be hired. But, wait, if it's a big company, then the hiring manager is JUST an employee. The Vice President of Human Resources will tell the hiring manager what the requirements are for working at the company. And, of course, every company has a different VP of HR. Your question implies that you think there is a universal policy that applies to all companies. But, if your uncle owns a company, he can made an exception for you. Or, maybe it's not your uncle, but maybe it's your neighbor's cousin who owns the company. In general, the thing you need is the ability to sell yourself. You only have to convince ONE person to hire you and then you've got the job. It no longer matters what any other companies do.
Unwanted schedule change at work, how do I say no?
DO NOT tell her about the type of class you're taking - it's none of her business and could have repercussions you don't want. But DO tell her that you have a "class." Now...be aware that your boss has a job to do. Her job is to get the shifts covered. Since you said you started working there "recently" I'll bet most other employees have been there longer? It is not fair for the boss to expect the other employees who have been there longer to rearrange their schedules around the new person. You can calmly and politely tell your boss that you took the job because nights works with your college schedule. Reassure your boss that you really enjoy working for the company and would like to continue to do so, but you hope she understands that your college education is a priority. Offer to help her find a scheduling solution that meets everyone's needs. Bosses like it when employees are part of the solution and not just the problem. I'd be brushing up my resume just in case....I hope it doesn't come to that, but if the company needs you to work a shift that you're unwilling to work...there are a lot of people looking for jobs right now. :-(
What is the best schedule and timetable that I can make for serious JEE preparation?
My schedule during IIT preparation.....in Kota...Coaching time : 4 pm to 8 pm ( 2 classes daily each of 1.5 hr.)Timetable4pm-8pm : Coaching classes8pm-10pm : Dinner, some chilling n gossips with pg mates10pm-5:30am : self study (with automatic very high concentration was occured between 3am to 5am, dont know y)5:30am-6:30am : Eating Poha with frnd and after that take shower/bath6:30am-7:00am : Revise all things in mind by closing eyes that i did last night7:am-1:30pm or 2pm : Nahaane ke baad jo sone me maza aata hai kya batau ... with feeling ki... raat bhar padha hu... very sound Sleep1:30pm-2:30pm : Lunch2-30pm-4:00pm : Some chill, study, getting ready for coachingP/s : You r not child now that i give u tips about how to do self study, what to study?? Just do your homework(given in coaching classes)daily...revise things regularly.. study honestly not like a burden.
Is it illegal to be scheduled outside your work availability?
Thank you for all your input, I didn't fully believe it was illegal, but I still wasn't sure. I was more worried about the class part, but I put in my two weeks and told them why and I know at least 5 others have as well. I wasn't expecting them to follow my availability completely, I know it happens, but the big goal pursuing my education and I was frustrated and upset. This is the defensive girlfriend in me (haha) he was just as confused as I was he was stating a truth but merely a thought. Thank you all for your answers and I value each of your opinions.
My boss hasn't scheduled me to work for 2 weeks?!? Would it e rude of meto ask why?!?
I'm in college and I work at the book store on campus. I haven't gotten any hours for work in 2 weeks! I am so desperate for money right now to the point I will literally do ANYTHING!! Should I talk to my boss. Would it be rude of me to ask if I should look for another job if she isn't going to give me hours. This is my first job ever so I'm not sure how to handle this. Is 2 weeks even a long time? It's only a part time job.