Hi all, I think my problem might be relevant only to those, who are studying in UK, however, it might be that somebody else from somewhere else is facing the same issue. Any reply and advice would be appreciated.
So, my situation: I am part time Ms'c student and I have full time job. My boss is proper as...le. Sorry for swearing, but that guy doesn't understand how difficult for me it is to work and study, because he only graduated a secondary school. Everyone else is allowed to leave early if they finished work , but when I ask him if I can leave earlier, because I have to go to uni, he acts like he is doing me a favour. And also he gives me plenty of work to do, before he lets me go.. I think it's unfair, because I work in beauty salon, and everyone there is not educated even to a Bachelor's level. I feel so depressed, I want to achieve something in life, and it seems my boss doesn't want me to succeed. Hate him so much, and looking for another job, but it's not easy..
What shall I do?

Hi Laime! Unfortunately, no, your problem isn't only relevant to people studying in the UK. Jealousy is a universal phenomenon, and that seems to be what's going on: your boss is jealous of you. In addition to that, it's not in his best interest to make it easy for you, because you're just going to move on once you graduate.

I had a similar experience when I started my Masters degree and briefly worked as an office temp. Everything was fine until the secretary I worked with found out. She became very catty, and suddenly I couldn't leave on time much less leave early. Once I got a job closer to my field, I left and never looked back.

It's not so easy to advise someone to find another job in this economy, but as a start, it would be a good idea to let your professors and other students in your department know that you're looking. You never know what might turn up.

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