so i've been working full time since graduation in Dec 2008. I accepted the position at my current job two years ago because during my interview when i explained my future aspirations to dental school they argreed to be flexible with my schedule once I decided to apply. since then, my job has undergone new management. i began preparing for the DAT last summer, all was well at first. the week before my exam my "new" boss discovered I was preparing for a big exam and started giving me a hard time by requiring extra duties and not tollerating any studyiing during down time. that was 6 months ago, unfortunatley my 1st exam did not go as well as planned and I have yet to recieve an interview so I plan on retesting this March. i went to my boss to orgainze time off to study but she is not willing to work with me at all. at this pointI feel i should let go of the job to gain more study time. I intially wanted to test right after the holidays and exhausted the little vaction time I had to prepare but it was not enough time. is this the fork in the road b/t work or gaining acceptance to dental school? i dont really need the job, aside form extra cash for application fees. any advice? i enjoy the job but the pay is low and it is starting to become a nuisance. btw...at night I have 2 science courses which I refuse to drop bc i need the A's., and i know i will make A's in both 🙂 what would you do??
my schedule is as follows:
MW: 8am-5pm work, 5-6:30pm study, 7-930pm class, 10-midnight study
TTH:8am-5pm work, 5:30-7pm class, 7:30-midnight study
Fri: 8am-5pm study, 5-7pm prep course, 7-midnight study
Sat: 8am-5pm work (2nd job, 3 Sat. b/t now-feb), 6pm-midnight study
Sun: study all day
my schedule is as follows:
MW: 8am-5pm work, 5-6:30pm study, 7-930pm class, 10-midnight study
TTH:8am-5pm work, 5:30-7pm class, 7:30-midnight study
Fri: 8am-5pm study, 5-7pm prep course, 7-midnight study
Sat: 8am-5pm work (2nd job, 3 Sat. b/t now-feb), 6pm-midnight study
Sun: study all day