Should I quit my job at target after two months?

Money is nice, but this year can make it or break it for you. I think if you're not able to handle your school work you should continue to try and get some days off. You have to be diligent with your boss and explain to him that you're a student first. If the same things continue then you might want to quit. If/when you quit just inform your boss that it is because you cannot handle that many hours. You can always try getting another part time job somewhere else...you might even want to try that before you decide to quit. As for your college apps, I would not mention it if you decide to quit since it's only been a short while. This is an important year for your grades, hang it there!

Julia--Retail is tough. They demand a lot from you, and don't give much in return. If you feel that the job is getting in the way of your studies (which should come first), then what about going to your local unemployment office an set up an appointment to ask the counselor about opportunities which offer on the job training. This will get you out of retail, and you will widen your scope of experience. Today's job market is tough. So it would be rather unwise to just up and quit your job. But what you can do (before you get that training opportunity) is change your mindset. Often if you are throwing off vibes to your co-workers that you are not willing to go the extra mile, they will begin to lean on you harder. For now, examine they way you structure your time. Are you taking full advantage of every free moment? For instance, when starting your homework, do you just focus on that, or do you surf the internet in between finishing your assignment? When at work, do you approach each task as a challenge of ways to finish the job in the most effective and productive manner? It may all have to do with your outlook. Remember how you felt when you got your first paycheck? Now think of how limited your life will be without one. I think your answer is, get training for a job outside of retail, and ifs its paid training, then give your notice. If not try to hang in their, by being a little more grateful for the job and money that you do have. P.S. ~ Entrance to college has no effect on if you are employed of not. They may ask the question, but will not require you to elaborate.