Balancing Work and Study at Woolworths

This assignment explores the challenges and strategies for successfully balancing new employment with academic pursuits. The author details their experience working at Woolworths, outlining the support they received from the employer and how they plan to manage their workload effectively by utilizing flexible scheduling and seeking assistance from colleagues and credit unions. The document highlights key aspects of time management, communication, and resource utilization in navigating the demands of both work and study.

Running head: NEW EMPLOYMENT: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES AND MANAGING
LIFE
New Employment: Overcoming Challenges and Managing Life
Student Name
University name
Author Name

NEW EMPLOYMENT: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES AND MANAGING LIFE
It is important to find an employer who is considerate and empathetic towards employee
concerns. Woolworths appeared to be such a company who offered me adequate help in order
fulfill my tasks and maintain a healthy life. Managing studying and working together seemed
very challenging initially; however I am planning to handle it. As I only have two days class on
Monday and Wednesday, it will not be possible to do the cleaning job on Sunday or Tuesday
night. The others day of the week I can work in night shifts. I have talked to my manager about
my classes and other everyday work. His offered me to choose my work schedule according to
my convenience. I will talk to my fellow staff members and ask for their assistance and support
whenever I will need. I can also take help from Woolworths employees credit union. As I have
already worked in Woolworths I know they are helpful and one can approach to other at the time
of need. I am planning to utilize most of the time working so that the studying on Mondays and
Wednesday could be balanced. Rest of days I will work overtime. On those two days, as I am
not working, I will be completing all my weekly chores and household responsibilities so that on
the other days I will not have to worry. As the authority has given me ample opportunities I will
have to utilize them effectively without misusing any of it. I am sure whatever I have planned so
far, will be implemented properly, managing 100 hours will not be a difficult task.

NEW EMPLOYMENT: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES AND MANAGING LIFE
Reference
Rego, L., & Essl, P. (2013). 13. The empathy imperative. Creativity and Entrepreneurship:
Changing Currents in Education and Public Life, 152.
WECU Mission, Vision, Values | Woolworths Employees Credit Union. (2017). wecu. Retrieved
20 August 2017, from https://www.wecu.com.au/about-us/our-history/