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I have been working full time (9 hours a day for 5-6 days) ever since I graduated high school. When I first started college, it was manageable, but now it's getting a lot tougher to balance the two. I was thinking about getting a part-time job, and I have an interview next week working as a cashier (20 hours a week for $8.00 an hour.) I still live with my parents so I don't really have any bills other than cell phone and insurance. Do you think I should take the decrease in income in order to have more time for school and myself? What is it like having a part-time job while going to school?

Thanks!

I've been going to Community College for a little bit over a year now and I have still not figured out what I want to do with my life. I feel like I'm honestly wasting my time because I'm just taking classes to take them. I genuinely do not like math, English, history, etc. I have always been a good student, but I just don't enjoy school, especially if I'm just doing it with no real goal. I have always wanted to be a firefighter or a detective of some sort. The reason I didn't get into earlier was because people told me it would be extremely difficult to find a job and the pay is not good. I am starting to realize I rather do something I like and get a solid pay than spend my whole life doing something I cannot stand, even if it brings more money. I'm having a difficult time deciding which path to go through.

My question is, how does one become a firefighter? And how does one become a detective? Which do you think is a better career? What benefits, pay, and lifestyle does each bring? I would really like insight based on experience or just opinions in general.

Thank you in advance.

Hi, thank you for taking time to read this. I need some help on making a life decision, hopefully you guys can give me your thoughts.

I am a 20 year old college student. I just started my second year. For 3 years now, I have had a full time job at a junkyard. Although it is a good job, it's starting to catch on to me a little bit. I work from 8-5 Monday through Saturday. Instead of getting paid by the hour, I get paid a flat rate of $300. (Lately it's been $250 because things have been slow and have Saturdays off now). I know it's not a lot, but it was pretty much my only option back then so I took it. Now that I'm in school, I started to become really stressed and I don't have time for anything. I have to cram when it comes to studying, and I use basically all of my weekend to just do homework. I am doing okay in school, I have like a 3.2 GPA, but I really feel like I can do much better if I had more time. My day basically consists of going to work for 9 hours, rushing home, then going to class in the evening. If I were getting paid more I would have no problem with it, but for $250 a week? Is that worth it? I want to have time to myself. I want to go to the library and study with no rush, I want to have time to go to the gym, to sleep, to spend time with loved ones, I want to have time to just be me. I recently applied for a part time (20-30 hours) at Air Canada as a customer service/passenger agent. They're offering me $10.14/hour. Worst case scenario, I make $200 for working half the time. I don't really have bills because I live with my parents still. I'm just not sure if that's what I should do.

What do you think? From your knowledge/experience: As a college student, would it be better for me to get the part time job?

Thanks in advance.

I am almost done with my economics review, but I am really stuck on this question

You work for the local transit authority and have been asked to predict the impact of a proposed fare increase on ridership and revenue in both the short term (one month) and long term (one year). The short term price elasticity of demand is estimated to be -0.6 and the long term elasticity is -1.6. Currently, an average of 10,000 people per day ride transit authority vehicles. The price increase would raise the fare from $2 to $2.20 (a 10% increase).

a. How many daily riders should you expect to lose in the short-term? In the long term? Explain.

b. Should you expect the revenue to fall, rise, or remain the same in the short term? in the long term? Explain.

I dated this girl for like 2 and a half years. before we dated, we were pretty close friends. We had a great relationship, but I guess it was not meant to be. We started dating in high school, so I guess once we got presented with the real world and real world problems, things changed. She started to have so much stress in her life (family problems, car accident issues, problems/long hours at work), so at first she just wanted a break. She needed time to resolve these issues and she also had to find out whether she was still in love with me and if she wanted the relationship to continue. Me, being the impatient, weak-minded guy I am, took it harder than it had to be. I was very emotional, and I couldn't resist talking to her. We see each other 3 times a week nowadays because we have college together. As much as I try to solely help her and be there as a supporting friend, I keep bringing up the relationship, which stresses her out. We began taking it slow again, however, but a week after we started to do that, I got into a car accident. It was a mild one, but my I panicked and I felt like my life was ending. I called her, and she was really worried, and I told her the only thing I wanted at the time was for her to be in my arms, but I knew that couldn't happen. Yesterday, I told her to just let me go. At the end of the day, all I ever want is for her to be with me, but she doesn't seem to want that. Basically, I wanted a straight up answer from her this whole time, but she said if she told me she wanted to be with me, she would be lying because she honestly doesn't know. I respect that. We both balled our eyes out and I told her to just let me go. She said she loves me and she doesn't wanna lose me as a person.

What do you think I should do? What should I tell her? How can I overcome this? It's killing me inside. Thanks so much in advance.

I am having trouble with this question..

According to the Law of Demand, price and quantity vary negatively, all else constant. Several years ago, steel purchases and steel prices declined at the same time. Does this violate the Law of Demand or this there a plausible explanation?

I have done about 15 questions so far, and this is the main one that is giving me problems. Please help.. is there something no constant? Is there something about steel itself?

I am having trouble with the following question:

A student once concluded that oil must not be scarce in Saudi Arabia because of that nation's vast oil reserves. Explain why you should agree or disagree with the student's conclusion.

I disagree, because I think he is using the definition of "scarcity" in an incorrect way. Just because there is a lot of it there doesn't mean that it is available to them or that it satisfies their need.

Am I on the right track?

Thanks a lot in advance.

Hi, thanks for reading.

I am a 20 year old guy who is in his 2nd semester of Community College.

I was always a good student, but when I entered high school, I honestly don't know what happened to me. I grew lazy. Had no motivation. I ended up graduating with a 3.0 GPA, and although not the worst, I know I could of done A LOT better.

I have spent the last year and a half trying to figure out what I want to do with my life career-wise.

I have recently been interested with pharmacy. I feel as though it's something I want to do.

However, there is obviously tenacious academic work that is needed to become one.

I am not the greatest person in math, which is key in that career.

How do I become a better student? How do I get motivated? HELP!

btw, I work Monday-Saturday from 8-5 and have a girlfriend of two years.

I just need help on how to organize myself and be the best student and pharmacist I can be.

Thanks in advance!

I have to do an informative speech about a topic of my choosing, and I selected roller coasters.

I'm gonna talk about their origins, safety, and why they're fun.

However, I think my "attention getter" might be too silly.

I plan on just getting up there and screaming "ahhhhhh" like I would do if I was on one.

Is that too silly? What else could I do?

Also, what are some other good informative speech topics?

"The Cool"

Why or why not?

Lyrics

"The Cool"

[Talking]

Yeah...

Yeah...

the cool.

Turn me up

uh-huh..

yeah..

He came back

In the same suit that he was buried in

Similar to the one his grand father was married in

Yes... he was still fresh to death

bling, two ear-rings, a chain laying on his chest

He still had it cuz they couldn't find it

And the bullets from his enemies sat like two inches behind it

smelled the Hennesy from when his ****** got reminded

and poured out liquor in his memory, he didn't mind it, But...

He couldn't sip it fast enough

So the liquor was just filling the casket up

floating down by his feet was the letter from his sister

Second Grade hand-writing simply read "I miss ya"

Suit jacket pocket held his baby daughter's picture

Right next to it one of his man's stuck a swisher

He had a notion as he laid there soaking

Saw that the latch was broken, he kicked his casket open

and he...

[Chorus]

This life goes passing you by

It might go fast if you lie

You go and you live then you die...

O-oh-oh-ohh

If life goes passing you by

Don't cry

If you breaking the rules

Making your moves

Paying your dues...

Chasing the cool

Not at all nervous as he dug to the surface

Tarnished gold chain is what he loosened up the earth with

He used his mouth as a shovel to try and hollow it

and when he couldn't dirt spit... swollowed it

Working like a.. hmm.. reverse archaeologist

Except.. his buried treasure was sunshine

So when some shined through a hole that he had drove

it reflected off the gold and almost made son blind

He grabbed on to some grass, he climbed

Pulled himself up out of his own grave and looked at the time

On the watch that had stopped six months after the shots

That had got him in the box wringing Henny out his socks

Figured it was hours because he wasn't older

Used some flowers to brush the dirt up off his shoulders - so..

With a right hand that was all bones and no reason to stay

Decided to walk home

so he..

[Chorus]

He begged for some change to get him on a train

"Damn that ***** stank", is what they complained

Tried to light the blunt but it burst into flames

Caught the reflection in the window of what he became

A long look... Wasn't shook, wasn't ashamed

Matter fact only thing on his brain was brains.. yeah

And getting back in his lane, doing his thang

First he had to find something to slang

Next stop was his block

It had the same cops

Walked right past the same spot where he was shot

Shocked that some lil' ****** tried to sell him rocks

It just felt weird being on the opposite

They figured that he wasn't from there

so they pulled out and robbed him

with the same gun they shot him with

Put it to his head and said "You scared ain't ya?"

He said: "Hustler for death. No heaven for a gangsta."

[Chorus]

I think i's about a guy who was in the street life, but tried to get out of it but he couldn't help it. He decided to go back.

"The Cool"

Why or why not?

Lyrics

"The Cool"

[Talking]

Yeah...

Yeah...

the cool.

Turn me up

uh-huh..

yeah..

He came back

In the same suit that he was buried in

Similar to the one his grand father was married in

Yes... he was still fresh to death

bling, two ear-rings, a chain laying on his chest

He still had it cuz they couldn't find it

And the bullets from his enemies sat like two inches behind it

smelled the Hennesy from when his ****** got reminded

and poured out liquor in his memory, he didn't mind it, But...

He couldn't sip it fast enough

So the liquor was just filling the casket up

floating down by his feet was the letter from his sister

Second Grade hand-writing simply read "I miss ya"

Suit jacket pocket held his baby daughter's picture

Right next to it one of his man's stuck a swisher

He had a notion as he laid there soaking

Saw that the latch was broken, he kicked his casket open

and he...

[Chorus]

This life goes passing you by

It might go fast if you lie

You go and you live then you die...

O-oh-oh-ohh

If life goes passing you by

Don't cry

If you breaking the rules

Making your moves

Paying your dues...

Chasing the cool

Not at all nervous as he dug to the surface

Tarnished gold chain is what he loosened up the earth with

He used his mouth as a shovel to try and hollow it

and when he couldn't dirt spit... swollowed it

Working like a.. hmm.. reverse archaeologist

Except.. his buried treasure was sunshine

So when some shined through a hole that he had drove

it reflected off the gold and almost made son blind

He grabbed on to some grass, he climbed

Pulled himself up out of his own grave and looked at the time

On the watch that had stopped six months after the shots

That had got him in the box wringing Henny out his socks

Figured it was hours because he wasn't older

Used some flowers to brush the dirt up off his shoulders - so..

With a right hand that was all bones and no reason to stay

Decided to walk home

so he..

[Chorus]

He begged for some change to get him on a train

"Damn that ***** stank", is what they complained

Tried to light the blunt but it burst into flames

Caught the reflection in the window of what he became

A long look... Wasn't shook, wasn't ashamed

Matter fact only thing on his brain was brains.. yeah

And getting back in his lane, doing his thang

First he had to find something to slang

Next stop was his block

It had the same cops

Walked right past the same spot where he was shot

Shocked that some lil' ****** tried to sell him rocks

It just felt weird being on the opposite

They figured that he wasn't from there

so they pulled out and robbed him

with the same gun they shot him with

Put it to his head and said "You scared ain't ya?"

He said: "Hustler for death. No heaven for a gangsta."

[Chorus]

I need help choosing a bank. I have never had a bank account before, so I need a little help from people who know a little something about them.

My parents have Chase, but other local banks are Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Suntrust, Fifth Third, and a few others. Which of these do you recommend?

Also, I have heard of credit unions. What exactly are they, and would it benefit me more than banks?

Thanks so much, and tips would be appreciated. I am happy to start my adult life.

Have a great day

I have been accepted and received my worker's authorization card for deferred action.

I applied for my SSN and should get it in about 2 weeks.

I was wondering if I could still get my drivers license, because I know the Florida Senator vetoed a bill that would allow people from deferred action to get their license.

However, if I'm not mistaken people who have a worker's authorization card are eligible to get their licenses.

Can I or can I not? Thanks.

http://cnsnews.com/news/article/florida-gov-vetoes...

http://www.voxxi.com/dreamers-florida-drivers-lice...

scoring over 50?

I have a feeling that tells me he's going to go off this game. I think he realizes what's at stake.

After that outburst in the 4th to keep the Heat alive, I think he gained confidence.

The Spurs are so tough, and after the game he said "If we go down tonight, I'm going down with no bullets left."

Just something about the importance of this game... I think win or lose, LeBron is going for 50 or more.

There's two games left... and they're in Miami.

Based on how the series is going, Miami is the favorite to win game 6. This series is going back and forth, so why can't they win again? Especially at home?

The Spurs have only beat the Heat in Miami once this series, and you could say that was a lucky win because of Tony Parker's miraculous shot.

Also, do you REALLY think LeBron James is just gonna sit back and let the Heat lose, especially in an elimination game? I do understand Tony Parker is the top point guard and he is going to try to impose his will, but LeBron's will is stronger. (Do I need to remind you of his game 6 against Indiana? 45-15-5)

As far as Danny Green, he has been incredible so far, but I don't think he's going to do it again. I think the Miami crowd and overall pressure will get to him.

I honestly think the Heat can pull this one out. I wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs win either, but a lot of people aren't even giving Miami a chance. Honestly, I think the 2-3-2 format really benefited the Spurs so far, but these last two road games will kill them.

Projected stats (if it goes to 7 games)\

Through two games...

Parker: 17 points, 6 assists

Duncan: 15 points, 10 rebounds

Ginobili: 13 points, 4 assists

Green: 9 points, 3 rebounds.

LeBron James: 35 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists

Dwyane Wade: 24 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists

Chris Bosh: 18 points, 8 rebounds

Ray Allen: 11 points, 3 rebounds

My pick: Heat in 7.

Good luck to both teams!

I'm looking to get "BraveHeart" tattooed on my chest.

I don't want it to be big at all, more like on the side (the part of your body where your heart is supposedly at, basically right above my left nipple)

What do you think of a tattoo there? Is it girly? And also what do you think of the actual tattoo?

I chose "BraveHeart" because in my opinion, life is short and valuable and you can't be afraid to do things. You have to be yourself and follow your heart with courage and confidence. I think it fits me well.

Thought? Ideas?

Thanks!

I need ideas on what to do! My brain is completely blank right now lol.

This Friday marks my girlfriend and I's 2 year anniversary. I really want to remind her I'm really sweet and romantic because lately we've been arguing more than usual :(

What are some ideas of gifts/dates I can give her?

She really has no particular interest, but I know she loves animals, her mom, the color blue(turquoise), hanging out with me, etc. What would you girls think is romantic and sweet for such occasion? She's a typical girl, but she's my girl.

Also, her 18th birthday is in 2 weeks. What are some ideas for that?

HELP ME PLEASE! I can't think right now and I just need help.

Getting a gym membership. Never worked out before, I'm about to be 20 in 2 months.

Specifically my chest and arms. Also, what machines should I use?

Thanks so much, I'm just a rookie lol

I almost 20 years old, and for the past year I've realized my health is going downhill.

I used to have a 6 pack, and day after day I see it fading away, which is really bothering me.

I think it's because I graduated school and started working.

When I went to school, I pretty much had a schedule and ate healthy for the most part. I also used to play my butt off in basketball. (I played like every day)

Now that my schedule has changed, I feel a step slower, like I can't jump as high etc. (I'm like 5'8 and I used to be able to touch rim, now I'm like an inch or two off)

I do tend to eat a lot of fast food and pizza, because I have no time to cook. (Work 9 hours Monday to Friday and 7 on Saturday, I also have college at night when its not summer)

I still play basketball, but probably like 4 days a week for like 2-5 hours max.

Sorry I'm blabbering, but basically what I want to know is how to get fit again and WHAT, WHEN and HOW MUCH should I eat? Please help.

BQ: What's a good way to build muscle on my arms and chest? Do pushups help? I'm not trying to have a body builder body, but a decent one.

I almost 20 years old, and for the past year I've realized my health is going downhill.

I used to have a 6 pack, and day after day I see it fading away, which is really bothering me.

I think it's because I graduated school and started working.

When I went to school, I pretty much had a schedule and ate healthy for the most part. I also used to play my butt off in basketball. (I played like every day)

Now that my schedule has changed, I feel a step slower, like I can't jump as high etc. (I'm like 5'8 and I used to be able to touch rim, now I'm like an inch or two off)

I do tend to eat a lot of fast food and pizza, because I have no time to cook. (Work 9 hours Monday to Friday and 7 on Saturday, I also have college at night when its not summer)

I still play basketball, but probably like 4 days a week for like 2-5 hours max.

Sorry I'm blabbering, but basically what I want to know is how to get fit again and WHAT, WHEN and HOW MUCH should I eat? Please help.

BQ: What's a good way to build muscle on my arms and chest? Do pushups help?