Should I cut down on my hours if I want to do as well as possible in the HSC? (1 Viewer)

[DavidL]

From February 2015, I will be doing my HSC at TAFE, the preliminary and HSC courses for each subject will be taught in around 6 months. I currently work part-time for 25 hours per week. Bored of Studies, should I cut down on my hours if I want to do as well as possible in the HSC?

 

[enoilgam]

It really depends on your situation - are you supporting yourself?

 

[snowflakeptical]

so how many hours does that leave you to study/ relax/ do other stuff?

 

[DavidL]

It really depends on your situation - are you supporting yourself?

Yes I am.

 

[enoilgam]

Yes I am.

I'm assuming mature age student? Then it's probably best to keep up your hours, it shouldnt be too difficult to manage if you are driven. My aunty went back to uni in her 40s (she only finished year 10) and she managed to graduate with a Distinction average whilst working and looking after three teenagers.

 

[DavidL]

I'm assuming mature age student? Then it's probably best to keep up your hours, it shouldnt be too difficult to manage if you are driven. My aunty went back to uni in her 40s (she only finished year 10) and she managed to graduate with a Distinction average whilst working and looking after three teenagers.

I'm determined to succeed! Thank you enoilgam.

 

[snowflakeptical]

I think you know what you're doing. Keep it up!

 

[enoilgam]

I think you work better with more going on to be honest.

 

[DavidL]

I think you know what you're doing. Keep it up!

Thank you snowflakeptical!

I think you work better with more going on to be honest.

Care to elaborate?

 

[snowflakeptical]

I think you work better with more going on to be honest.

" care to explain...?

 

[enoilgam]

Care to elaborate?

I think you're more productive when you have more on, because there is a sense of urgency to complete tasks. The less you have, the more you tend to procrastinate.

 

[DavidL]

I think you're more productive when you have more on, because there is a sense of urgency to complete tasks. The less you have, the more you tend to procrastinate.

Parkinson's Law?

 

[snowflakeptical]

I think you're more productive when you have more on, because there is a sense of urgency to complete tasks. The less you have, the more you tend to procrastinate.

I think I know what you're trying to say but it's more like pressure. For e.g. pressure to do something due the next day. But more going on doesn't really do anything

 

[Kaido]

When you have time on your hands, you become complacent and procrastinate
When you don't have as much time, you're likely to stick to a strict routine and complete the required tasks.

GL bro

 

[DavidL]

When you have time on your hands, you become complacent and procrastinate
When you don't have as much time, you're likely to stick to a strict routine and complete the required tasks.

GL bro

Thank you Kaido!

 

[astroman]

Depends on how good you are at managing your time.

 

[DavidL]

Depends on how good you are at managing your time.

My time management skills are not too bad.

 

[kyusungasong]

HSC should be your main priority at the moment if money problems are not dire. Being a student should be a primary occupation.

 

[DavidL]

Thank you for the advice kyusungasong but I have decided to continue working.