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I'm in the same situation as you. I transferred to my current university and was hired full-time within a year (age 20, pretty much as a sophomore), though I'm
by bricestacey 16y ago
I'm in the same situation as you. I transferred to my current university and was hired full-time within a year (age 20, pretty much as a sophomore), though I'm still trying to finish my bachelor's degree 4 years later. I work 40 hours per week. I take 2-3 classes. I have been working on a startup for almost a year and working on personal projects. It's very stressful for myself and my girlfriend.
I don't have much advice. I just know it's not worth it.
I took my job because I needed to pay for college, yet it seems to have turned into a career. I think I got carried away and excelled when I should have taken it easy and just graduated. Sure, I'll graduate with 5 years of experience and an expert in my field. I'm sure I'll be one of the few graduates without debt. But, I basically have no time to network with people at school, insufficient time to study basic concepts, no time to explore ideas further, very little time for friends, etc, etc.
It's just not worth it. I do it anyway hoping for some delayed gratification. I did quit the startup though and I'm putting the brakes on personal projects, hoping it helps.