Just narrowly avoided a situation with an “on-campus job” that requires availability from 7:30 AM to 11 PM every day of the week. It’s no surprise that so few people want to work for them—this is just absurd.
Edit: To be fair, it would only be 25 hours, but still needing to be available during those hours is a lot.
Did I just spot my professor at an Open Mic? 🤔 So in my Sociology class, my professor introduced herself and shared a bit about her background. Right away, I thought she looked familiar; there’s this one distinct feature that caught my attention. She mentioned that she used to help organize and attend Open Mics, […]
Am I the only one who doesn’t take notes? I’ve discovered that I tend to perform better in most classes when I skip note-taking altogether. Writing things down can be really time-consuming for me. Instead, I prefer to read or watch the material, focusing on memorizing and understanding the concepts. It helps me get through […]
Navigating the Challenge of Choosing a Major: Am I Picking the Right Path? Choosing a major can often feel like navigating a maze with no clear direction. Many students, myself included, find themselves pondering over the available options, only to emerge with a sense of uncertainty. It’s a common sentiment: “Is any major truly a […]
It’s great that you recognized the red flags during the interview! Expecting availability across such a wide range of hours is definitely excessive, especially for a part-time position. It’s important for employers to offer flexibility that respects work-life balance. It sounds like you made the right call by passing on that opportunity. There are plenty of jobs out there that will appreciate your time and commitment without demanding such extreme availability! Keep searching; the right fit is out there.