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[HealthE]

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What are the best jobs to have while taking an almost full course load?

I do not want to be a Research Assistant.

 

[NuttyEngDude]

scribe?

 

[DoctorDermis]

What are the best jobs to have while taking an almost full course load?

I do not want to be a Research Assistant.

In college, I worked as a PC repair tech for geek squad ~32 hrs a week, and also as a mechanic doing basic maintenance work with word-of-mouth business

Flexibility was key for me, but most of my weekends were gone - I made it to 2 football games in undergrad LOL

Skilled labor paid better than working in the school library or gym.

Tutoring for the SAT was also a fairly lucrative gig - can't beat cash payments hehe

 

[NuttyEngDude]

if you're going for cash, nothing i know of paid better than waiter/bartender gigs.

 

[NCOldie]

Are you looking for just ANY job or are you hoping for something that is healthcare related?

 

[cabinbuilder]

Any job in a grocery store has flexible scheduling and they generally will work with you around your class schedule. I did that for 6 years. Plus you would have an automatic summer job to boost your bank.

 

[NCOldie]

Any job in a grocery store has flexible scheduling and they generally will work with you around your class schedule. I did that for 6 years. Plus you would have an automatic summer job to boost your bank.

If you're not looking for a job that is specifically healthcare related, then I suggest this comment. I've worked in a grocery store and it was great. I think grocery is a job that is especially flexible (at least in my experience).
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[Shjanzey]

if you're going for cash, nothing i know of paid better than waiter/bartender gigs.

Yep. Great cash and low hours. Study during the week, and refill on cash on the weekend.

 

[CW 2010]

I would suggest:

1) CNA in the hospital (if you are a CNA or an EMT). But only in the hospital, not nursing home - that's too hard. Most hospitals have self-scheduling - you'll be able to pick your own hours/shifts. There will be plenty of people going to school as well, who you can switch with if you need to. You could work nights (a little tough, but doable). You could work every weekend (this way you'll have more days off during the week). Or you could work a double (16 hrs instead of 8 - tough too, but I sometimes do it). Look into something like that if you want to.

2) Front desk receptionist in the hospital (regular floor or ER). But only in the hospital, not in a private office (will be too busy). I used to do that and I had time to study at work frequently. Sure, you'll get busy during certain hours (and in certain days), but ER can be terrifyingly quiet, and like a regular hospital floor doesn't get many visitors and phone calls after visiting hours are over.

And lastly, I don't know what are your reasons for not wiling to be a research assistant.... But I would not want to be one either (if I am taking a full course load). When I was an RA, I was taking projects home and doing extra work ALL THE TIME. It wasn't a full time job. It was an 80-hr per week job! I don't know if it was just my lab and the researcher I was working with, or if all the labs are like that.... But stay away from that!

 

[thenameismac]

I'm taking 17 credits and work as a patient care technician (super cna) in a hospital. 36 hrs a week. I work nights and i have ~3 nonconsecutive hours of downtime to study. I do 12 hr shifts. I'm off 4 days a week. I find i have lots of time to study. My coworker and i both attend the same school so we set up study dates where we study mostly and socialize a little. Its cool. Social life is nonexistent though but it'll be worth it later. We'll see the verdict in Dec.

 

[cabinbuilder]

I'm taking 17 credits and work as a patient care technician (super cna) in a hospital. 36 hrs a week. I work nights and i have ~3 nonconsecutive hours of downtime to study. I do 12 hr shifts. I'm off 4 days a week. I find i have lots of time to study. My coworker and i both attend the same school so we set up study dates where we study mostly and socialize a little. Its cool. Social life is nonexistent though but it'll be worth it later. We'll see the verdict in Dec.

This is exactly what I did with my post-bacc. Had a study partner who was an OR tech, I was a CNA. Took 4 science courses each semester. Took MCAT, went to med school.

 

[HealthE]

If you're not looking for a job that is specifically healthcare related, then I suggest this comment. I've worked in a grocery store and it was great. I think grocery is a job that is especially flexible (at least in my experience).
👍

I would suggest:

1) CNA in the hospital (if you are a CNA or an EMT). But only in the hospital, not nursing home - that's too hard. Most hospitals have self-scheduling - you'll be able to pick your own hours/shifts. There will be plenty of people going to school as well, who you can switch with if you need to. You could work nights (a little tough, but doable). You could work every weekend (this way you'll have more days off during the week). Or you could work a double (16 hrs instead of 8 - tough too, but I sometimes do it). Look into something like that if you want to.

2) Front desk receptionist in the hospital (regular floor or ER). But only in the hospital, not in a private office (will be too busy). I used to do that and I had time to study at work frequently. Sure, you'll get busy during certain hours (and in certain days), but ER can be terrifyingly quiet, and like a regular hospital floor doesn't get many visitors and phone calls after visiting hours are over.

And lastly, I don't know what are your reasons for not wiling to be a research assistant.... But I would not want to be one either (if I am taking a full course load). When I was an RA, I was taking projects home and doing extra work ALL THE TIME. It wasn't a full time job. It was an 80-hr per week job! I don't know if it was just my lab and the researcher I was working with, or if all the labs are like that.... But stay away from that!

Thanks! I forgot I started this thread.

I'm taking 17 credits and work as a patient care technician (super cna) in a hospital. 36 hrs a week. I work nights and i have ~3 nonconsecutive hours of downtime to study. I do 12 hr shifts. I'm off 4 days a week. I find i have lots of time to study. My coworker and i both attend the same school so we set up study dates where we study mostly and socialize a little. Its cool. Social life is nonexistent though but it'll be worth it later. We'll see the verdict in Dec.

 

[sockit]

Maybe my tag-on question is ok here? Ach help!

1) I have to confirm RA hours asap (5-10/week, during the week).

2) I have two other days/week taken up by classes.

3) Am looking for a job that only takes up 21 hours max, and have zero ideas in terms of what, feasibly, could fit around this! What kind of business will hire you for 1-3 days a week (max, 2 is better), and offer a fixed schedule? Many of the part-time jobs I'm seeing want you to be on call any time..

Previous types of work I've done & can't do:
- 9-5 FT office work
- freelancing (takes up too much time; is an actual business)

Jobs I've thought about:
- hospital admin/clerical: no, all the ones I've seen either want 21-28 hours/week, days, or else totally open availability/shift work (can't schedule around it)

- banking/insurance: do they hire for just 1-2 days a week? Don't you need to train full time for a bit?

- bar/hospitality/retail: would totally do this, except I have chronic pain issues in feet & knees, is just not possible

- transcription/data entry/clerical: would do this, except I have RSI in wrists

- PT office work: am keeping an eye out for ones with hours that fit, but most want 28-32 hours, during the week

I mean I really don't know! Sales?? Reception work? What? Help!

 

[CW 2010]

Maybe my tag-on question is ok here? Ach help!

1) I have to confirm RA hours asap (5-10/week, during the week).

2) I have two other days/week taken up by classes.

3) Am looking for a job that only takes up 21 hours max, and have zero ideas in terms of what, feasibly, could fit around this! What kind of business will hire you for 1-3 days a week (max, 2 is better), and offer a fixed schedule? Many of the part-time jobs I'm seeing want you to be on call any time..

Previous types of work I've done & can't do:
- 9-5 FT office work
- freelancing (takes up too much time; is an actual business)

Jobs I've thought about:
- hospital admin/clerical: no, all the ones I've seen either want 21-28 hours/week, days, or else totally open availability/shift work (can't schedule around it)

- banking/insurance: do they hire for just 1-2 days a week? Don't you need to train full time for a bit?

- bar/hospitality/retail: would totally do this, except I have chronic pain issues in feet & knees, is just not possible

- transcription/data entry/clerical: would do this, except I have RSI in wrists

- PT office work: am keeping an eye out for ones with hours that fit, but most want 28-32 hours, during the week

I mean I really don't know! Sales?? Reception work? What? Help!

It's hard for me to suggest something besides the hospital environment because this is where I work... But our unit secretary works only 2 days a week - the weekend. She never works any other days. So, it's possible to find something. Just keep looking. You could maybe find something in private practice too, if they already have a bunch of other people there and don't need a FT employee.

 

[sockit]

It's hard for me to suggest something besides the hospital environment because this is where I work... But our unit secretary works only 2 days a week - the weekend. She never works any other days. So, it's possible to find something. Just keep looking. You could maybe find something in private practice too, if they already have a bunch of other people there and don't need a FT employee.

Thank you, it's really kind of you to respond 🙂 I'll try to stay hopeful. Almost any hospital job hits or exceeds my target of $20/hour, it's just the scheduling in the ones near me that suck.

(fyi for people who aren't allergic to dogs: walking them also pays this much 😕)