But my boss is an idiot.

Work can be tough sometimes and having an unreasonable boss doesn't help. Most experienced Planet College students have had several jobs while financing their college careers. Along the way most have also had a difficult boss, supervisor or owner. No matter what the position there always seems to be at least one difficult person who has authority or is in control. The forms of unreliability or difficulty are many; clearly favoring one worker over another, issuing conflicting instructions, unreasonable expectations, even perfectionism, for the time available. You've probably seen it and can expand this list.

This can only be frustrating. Especially when you really need this job. And who doesn't?
What to do? Well, first of all quitting, is rarely an option. It is tempting when you are doing your best and it just doesn't seem good enough, at least according to your supervisor.

A little perspective often helps. Recognize it for what it is. A job you need - well OK- a pay check you need now. This job, at least this company, is a lot more important to your supervisor than it is to you. She probably has a great deal invested in her position. This means that being right is real important to her.

So. The solution? Agree. That is it. Just go along and be agreeable. For now realize that this is not the last stop of your career. (And for your cranky bos? It probably is the last stop of her career.)Your opportunities are expanding as you work toward your degree. Keep this in mind for the time you are at work.

Meanwhile complaining about work is a time honored tradition among hardworking, stressed-out students. So go ahead. You are permitted. You will find that almost everyone has or has had a difficult, unreasonable or even impossible boss. Go out with friends after work for pizza and soda or even a beer. Make sure you are a safe distance from your work place and complain away. Enjoy getting all that nasty boss work stuff out. And when you leave work. Leave it there. Things change. They always do. And you will be able to call this just another experience. An experience which will equip you to better deal with some future nasty boss down the road. And believe it, they're waiting for you back on Planet Earth.

More About Money

On Planet College Average Students are almost constantly seeking money. Grants, loans, work, borrowing, the sources can be numerous but the quest is always the same. Money, more money. Here is a source you may not have explored. The Human Resources office of any of your employers. Most students with more than one employer never think that each of these concerns is organized as a business. Part of the organization is almost certainly a department which administers hiring and benefits. That department, probably referred to as HR, Human Resources, may be a resource for money for school. Many companies, even modest-sized companies, have educational assistance programs for their employees. Ask your supervisor at work, check the employee handbook, find the HR 800 number and ask. Call and ask. "Hey, I'm a student,do you have any money for me?" See if they can help. Make the call, fill out the form, do the follow up. Do the follow through and maybe, get some money. There's more. You may be eligible for help through one of your parent's employers. Same deal. One large national pharmacy chain with thousands of employees administers a scholarship program for the children of their employees. Even if you are a full grown adult who hasn't lived at home for some time you may still be eligible of such a program. Ask either one or both of your parents if you can check out their employee handbook. As stated above call the company. Ask about any programs they may have for education. There may be more money in it for you. Good luck.
Labels: earned money, human resources, Right School. Wrong school

How much is your time worth?

Most students who work do better in school? Did you know that? Small consolation,huh? Still when you work you are trading your time for money. Money which never goes far enough. But how much money in reality do you get for your time? Ever look at your check, I mean the actual amount paid to you. Depending on where you work, some is paid to the government. Some is sometimes paid for retirement. Some is paid for health care. Some is paid for union dues. How much do you actually get that you can use? I figure it is about 8O% of what your quoted salary or wage is. Like if you were hired some place and they said,"OK this job pays ten bucks an hour." Maybe you were off of school on break or something and you can work forty hours a week. If you got paid every week what would your check actually be, $400.00? No, not likely. More likely it would be closer to around three hundred and twenty dollars. This would be your total after everyone else gets theirs. Bearing this in mind the next time you go to buy something like a CD think. Is this really worth the amount of time I spent to earn the money it costs?

Planet College Workers

On your campus: Financial Aid, Administration, Registration, Bursar’s Office, Department office, whatever, they all have workers. These workers are the people you deal with all the time on campus. Whenever dealing with a campus worker be respectful and considerate. They are there to help you graduate. Here is a PlanetCollege® tip: When dealing with a campus worker it is likely you want something from them. Or. They want something from you. Either way it is always wise to be courteous. So, talk to them like you would talk to your mom when you really want something and you don’t know what kind of a mood she is in. Couldn't hurt.