How do you balance work, school and drill?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:41:55 -0400

I am currently working full time as an assistant director of rehab, I'm a full time student and I attend drill once per month. The problem I am having is that the graduate program that I am in is on weekends, so drill overlaps. The school states that they will record any classes missed due to military service. However, I have only received one recording in 8 months. I have also received some bad grades on papers based on content that I was not present for. I have spoke with the teacher and the dean and they are unwilling to bend. Does anyone else have trouble balancing all of their responsibilities or am I just not doing a good enough job of multitasking?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2015 4:43 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:43:53 -0400

Is there a veterans group on campus? I know that many have them that should be able to help you in this function. The school HAS to live up to the promises they made you when you enrolled - ie, give you the recordings so you can turn in proper work.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2015 6:10 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:10:01 -0400

As I am learning with a situation involving one of my own NCO's, get in contact with the Veterans Liason at your schools Registrar.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2017 5:12 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:12:14 -0400

It's not just you. I know a lot of people with this issue. Have you tried talking to your unit about making up drill possibly during the week or speaking with a classmate about getting notes on the weekends you miss.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2019 10:52 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 22:52:50 -0500

I find a phone call from the local congressman will fix in 48 hours