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back to school<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query wp-block-hosts-query has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-query-is-layout-1 wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul data-wp-interactive=\"eh-hosts\" class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-1 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li data-host-index=\"0\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.openDetail\" class=\"wp-block-post post-152 hosts type-hosts status-publish hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-sm-font-size is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h6 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-c7558c1c9e2b60b85b89e09ed14c4c61 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-violet-500-color has-sm-font-size\">Jessica Johnson<\/h6><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-meta-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-08-28T01:28:11-04:00\">Aug 28, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-08-28T01:34:59-04:00\">Aug 28, 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wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\n<p>Social media has proven to be hugely impactful for businesses. In fact, for some businesses, social media is where they do everything \u2013 from promoting and selling their product(s) to building a community of engaged followers!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any student will tell you it\u2019s difficult to stay on top of their courses, and any employee understands the struggle of balancing work and life. As separate responsibilities, these are already difficult to manage; managing both at the same? Unthinkable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But as humans, we have an intrinsic motivation to strive for self-improvement, and one of the ways many people reach for this is through formal education \u2013 going back to school to complete a degree, certification, or course that levels up their expertise. Some people even opt to remain working while going back to school, a feat that seems&nbsp;<em>almost<\/em>&nbsp;impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We say&nbsp;<em>almost<\/em>&nbsp;because it\u2019s been done before; being committed to being the best version of yourself means taking on the impossible \u2013 and since you\u2019re here, reading this, we have a feeling you\u2019re one of the rockstars that\u2019ll make working while tackling school look like a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we\u2019ll dive into tips and strategies you can use to balance working a job while going back to school. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Stick to a schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Weekly-planner.webp\" alt=\"Weekly planner\" class=\"wp-image-1335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Weekly-planner.webp 480w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Weekly-planner-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Weekly-planner-440x248.webp 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/sharpie-weekend-tgif-5YIYp1LVJeGMU\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Juggling work and school means things are going to get hectic, and the best way to ensure that you\u2019re on top of things is to plan your schedule and stick to it. As soon as you receive due dates for assignments and projects, put them in your calendar; and on the same note, when you receive deadlines or meeting dates for work, plug them in. This way, you\u2019ll be able to see things with a bird&#8217;s-eye perspective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, there will be times in your schedule when things are quieter, and other times when it seems like everything is due at once \u2013 creating a schedule ahead of time will allow you to spread the work out so you aren\u2019t under too much pressure in a short period of time. If there\u2019s one week when you\u2019ve got multiple tasks due for both school and work, but two weeks before that, things aren\u2019t as busy, you can plan ahead of time and cross some of your to-dos off during the quieter week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this mindful tip comes a tangible one: get some sort of planner. Whether it be a physical agenda that you write tasks into, or an online calendar that keeps track of things digitally, seeing your calendar laid out visually will be extremely helpful and ensures you won\u2019t forget anything.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Ask for help&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"347\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Jimmy-Fallon-asking-for-a-second-to-catch-up.webp\" alt=\"Jimmy Fallon asking for a second to catch up\" class=\"wp-image-1336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Jimmy-Fallon-asking-for-a-second-to-catch-up.webp 347w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Jimmy-Fallon-asking-for-a-second-to-catch-up-300x214.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/fallontonight-tonight-show-give-me-a-sec-guys-please-ufTxgT3DFYzMLFNoDA\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a certain level of (organized) chaos to be expected when working a job while doing school. But at some point, you may find that things are just a little&nbsp;<em>too<\/em>&nbsp;chaotic, and you need a breather. Transparency plays a big part here; don\u2019t be afraid to ask your employer, professor, or others for a bit of help. It might mean flexibility with deadlines, after-class help with a course concept, or for your family to keep their noise levels down so you have a quiet study environment \u2013&nbsp; whatever help you need, ensure you\u2019re open and communicative with the people in your life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don\u2019t take advantage of kindness \u2013 aka, don\u2019t ask for an extension every time there\u2019s an assignment just because you can. Ensure you\u2019re only utilizing this option when you need it, to build trust between you and your employer or professor. This makes it much more likely that they\u2019ll be willing to help should you need it again in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. 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This tip ties in with our first one, scheduling: once you see all of your deadlines laid out, you can begin to prioritize which ones will need more attention and time, which in turn helps you schedule work blocks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also ensure you\u2019re prioritizing when it comes to things outside of work and school. While all of these tips will help you to manage things to the best of your ability, some things will have to give: you may need to pass up on a social outing here and there to stay in for a night of studying. Of course, that isn\u2019t to say your whole life must be work and school. Setting priorities should help you stay on top of things, which will give you time back to rest and hang out. We know, it\u2019s difficult \u2013 but remember, it\u2019ll be worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. 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That being said, be sure to listen to your mind and body when they tell you they need rest. We know the feeling of having to always be on-the-ball; where you feel guilty for relaxing, because it means you might miss something. But your mind and body won\u2019t do you any good without proper rest and rejuvenation. Get enough sleep, fuel your body with nutritious foods, and take time to relax \u2013 it\u2019ll pay off when you come back to the table feeling better than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Opt for online&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Cat-typing-on-keyboard.gif\" alt=\"Cat typing on keyboard\" class=\"wp-image-1339\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/cat-hacker-webs-o0vwzuFwCGAFO\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re going to need a lot of time to manage a job and school, so opting for online work or courses is a good strategy to ensure you have as much time available as possible. Of course, be mindful of the type of learning that works best for you. If you\u2019re much better at grasping concepts when someone lays the lesson out in front of you, then in-person classes are probably the way to go. But for self-learners that thrive off independence, online courses can give you back valuable time that might otherwise be spent commuting or waiting in class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to work, a work-from-home position is a great option to save you time for the same reasons as school \u2013 you\u2019ll save countless hours in travel, which can be used towards studying or working on assignments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Treat yourself!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Treat-yo-self-box.webp\" alt=\"Treat yo self box\" class=\"wp-image-1340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Treat-yo-self-box.webp 480w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Treat-yo-self-box-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Treat-yo-self-box-440x246.webp 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/nbc-nbc-90-90th-special-xTiN0qnTgALHLUqkne\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last tip is an important one: you\u2019re working super hard towards your goal, and that should be rewarded! Celebrate your achievements, like acing a big project, leading a team meeting, or even getting through a tough week. 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