Full time work v being a student

[naut]

It's much better working than being a student IMO, cause work gives your day some structure (even if I'm still in fast food and not a professional job so I get messed up shifts). Plus once you've done your shift that's you and you don't take work home with you.

My view is that if you need work to provide you with structure/tasks then you either lack imagination or initiative. That isn't to say that people who work are lacking in those attributes, but it often seems to be the case in those who cannot survive without work.

I'm just finishing up my degrees, I had 12 hours a week (minus about 2-4 that I didn't go to), I basically did no Uni work at home. So in total I had plenty of personal time, but no spare or free time. Always had something to do, whether it be painting, writing, doing odd jobs, going out, cooking, etc.

The biggest change I feel is no longer being able to do what I want whenever I want. Work can in some ways like being a child again, doing what you are told to do. Of course that isn't the case in many jobs, as there are many jobs out there with independence.

I think quite a few people are in for a shock.

Yep.