How much harder is it being in the working world than college?

[Anonymous]

In college, if you don't mesh with certain people, you just move on. In the workplace, especially if formally teamed-up or linked with unpalatable individuals, you're stuck!

[Anonymous]

Depends what kind of student you are. A "C-" student who shows up late to each class will find it more difficult. A "B" or better student who does things on-time will fine it easier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Asking as a 22 yo who has never worked a full-time job. Did an internship at part-time that led to a full-time job, that I’ll start in two months. I am terrified. How much more stressful will this be?

Unfortunately, you may end up learning that bullies don't only exist in schools. They also exist in the workplace.

The above is true. My opinion is slightly different. Work is a journey of self discovery. It is a means to sustain yourself and sometimes may feel like a drudgery because you’re learning the lay of the land including roles, business, rules etc.. Don’t overwork yourself or overthink.Keep your eyes and ears open. Always ask for help, if you’re stuck. Give things time to settle even if you’re frustrated. Try different things before you hone in on what you want to do for a long time. Above all invest and build a security nest for yourself. Jobs are not everything.

[Anonymous]

Like others said: Harder in some ways, easier in others.

[Anonymous]

Work definitely sucks more. I know everyone on DCUM has these amazing jobs they love but that's not the case for most people. Commuting sucks as does being tied to a desk for 8+ hours per day unlike college where you have a few hours of class per day but can otherwise do your work on your schedule. You're no longer learning about interesting and varied things like in college unless you do it on your own time which you probably won't want to do after working for 8 hours every day. In college you're around a bunch of people your age whereas with work you're mixed in with people that will be older than you and in different stages of life (i.e. married, kids, eldercare). You might be lucky to be at a larger place that hires a cohort of people your age so you have a bit of a built in network for happy hours, etc. if that's your thing. There's a lot of aspects about college life that are just more convenient than working life (meal plans for at least some of your meals, furnished apartments, places to sit and relax on campus) that just don't exist in the workplace. Then there's other adult stuff to deal with like office politics, layoffs and restructurings and hopefully you get a decent manager.

It will be different for sure but you can succeed if you're willing to work hard and have a positive attitude.

[Anonymous]

So much easier. Working in my early 20s was the easiest time of my life. Shit hits the fan when you're in your 30s and have kids.

[Anonymous]

i think it is way easier than school. the first year sucks when you don't get off for "school holidays" and "summer vacation."

i found it less stressful than school.

[Anonymous]

As a 30 years old and seven remove from grad school, I find that work is so much easier, and that I have a lot more free time to do things that I want to do like working out, dating, playing golf with friend on some weekdays and always on Saturday & Sunday. I find that it is much easier to get dates beautiful and smart women when you are good looking and have a good paying job. I was having trouble with dating in college when I drove a beat up Toyota Camry. Now that I am driving a Tesla Model X, dating life is so much easier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a 30 years old and seven remove from grad school, I find that work is so much easier, and that I have a lot more free time to do things that I want to do like working out, dating, playing golf with friend on some weekdays and always on Saturday & Sunday. I find that it is much easier to get dates beautiful and smart women when you are good looking and have a good paying job. I was having trouble with dating in college when I drove a beat up Toyota Camry. Now that I am driving a Tesla Model X, dating life is so much easier.

Well yeah. As a 30 year old single man child life is very chill. No biological clock. Plenty of OLD that you string along with your money. Do not get married until OLD dries up, then find a very young woman to pamper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a 30 years old and seven remove from grad school, I find that work is so much easier, and that I have a lot more free time to do things that I want to do like working out, dating, playing golf with friend on some weekdays and always on Saturday & Sunday. I find that it is much easier to get dates beautiful and smart women when you are good looking and have a good paying job. I was having trouble with dating in college when I drove a beat up Toyota Camry. Now that I am driving a Tesla Model X, dating life is so much easier.

But be careful. You do not want to marry those “smart” women who like you know because of your Tesla. This site will teach you of that terrible trap.

[Anonymous]

I've worked for over 20 years since college. I find work to be about 100 times easier and more fulfilling than college.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Depends what kind of student you are. A "C-" student who shows up late to each class will find it more difficult. A "B" or better student who does things on-time will fine it easier.

Not true at all. I was an A student and still found work harder than school, for many of the reasons already stated by others.

[Anonymous]

I find it easier.

This is from a person who loves both working in an office and from home.

I like working in an office sometimes because it's an escape from my house and my day-to-day normalness. I like working from home sometimes because I don't have to engage with others and can easily pound out my work.

IMO, the split of both in office and wfh is the perfect combination and most similar to college. The office being going to class and the wfh part being doing your homework and studying.

I have a laid back personality and don't let the petty office politics bother me.

[Anonymous]

I'm surprised at all of the responses saying "easier", but maybe it depends on the career. For me, college was so fun (and I took hard science classes, so it was still hard in that way). The never-ending routine of work is just exhausting.

[Anonymous]

I found it easier. It was refreshing to know that when I walked out the door at 5 pm, I was done for the day, and I could do what I wanted with my time, whereas in college, it felt like there was always homework/studying to be done.