It is not easy to strike a careful balance between work and study.
It requires a certain kind of maturity from the students’ part.
It entails letting go of some perks that other fellow students have
(like night-out). It is largely defined by discipline.
Though difficult, achieving life-balance is possible. The following
sections provide two perspectives that allow life-balance to permeate
in the dissertation writing-slash-working student’s life.
Get the right formula
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Don’t worry folks: this has nothing to do with some complex
derivatives problem you see in calculus. It is rather a very simple
formula that does borrow simple logic from mathematics:
Dissertation = intellectual endeavour; Job = physical aspect
What relationship does this words and symbols project? First and
foremost, dissertations are considered to be heavily relying on the
intellectual aspect. Now, when you spend so much time thinking and
analysing for your dissertation, would you like the same pattern of
intellectual activity for your job?
Of course, not; instead, what you’d want is a more light
undertaking, the sort that allows your mind to drift. For a job,
choose one that is inclined on the physical aspect. Sure, you still
will have to use your gray matter; this time, however, it doesn’t
have to be of the same degree as what you’d do in dissertation.
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This scheme is fine – but fails to be as dynamic (as it’s
supposed to be). Under a dynamic approach, students should not just
continue to adhere to these black and white rules; they can also
provide a bit of leeway for possibilities like, reading while eating
or writing during work-breaks.
Spreading dissertation tasks (on workplace circumstances) is
appealing as it coincides with the reality: those ideas don’t
appear when you sit and focus; it will also manifest during other
times, say while waiting tables.
Lastly, students must try to foster healthy relationships. This is
applicable to your boss and workmates, as well as, your dissertation
supervisor and department. Try to also spread the good quality and
those positive vibes – from work to study.
Always remember: your
mind may be very preoccupied with your research. Nevertheless, your
job (or clients) doesn’t deserve your less than 100%.
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