<p>For an online class, we usually have labs due at the end of the week, at 10:00pm. This week was unusually hectic for me. I worked 45 hours (stupid unreliable coworkers!), did 15 hours of internship, and on top of that, went to class and had to study for some midterms (it's midterm week right now).</p>
<p>So I was working overtime today and came home 3 hours later than usual, which drove me past the 10:00pm deadline by about 30 minutes. I did not turn it in earlier because like I said, it's been a hectic week and I wanted to double check my work before turning it in. I assumed that I would have time but I was forcefully kept at work OT because I have extremely stupid unreliable coworkers who fake sick (lol, getting off-topic).</p>
<p>Anyway, I emailed my teacher but he has a habit of not responding. He's also never on campus in his "office" apparently, so I was wondering if I had a strong enough case to pester him about or what I could do. The labs are worth a decent chunk of your grade and getting a 0 on one, I would assume, could bring my grade a letter down. </p>
<p>I also have had experience with very understanding teachers in the past when it came to my horrible work. For this class, I have not turned in anything late and no missing assignments so this would be my first.</p>
<p>You do not have a strong case, you don’t have any case to be honest.</p>
<p>That’s not to say the professor won’t be understanding and accept your late assignment, but he’s certainly under no obligation to do so. You could follow up to ask what he has decided so you know where you stand in the course but you can’t pester him to accept it.</p>
<p>No, I don’t think you have a good case, and in my experience, professors typically won’t accept late work after the fact. I have had professors sometimes grant me extensions on work if I approach them in advancce and explain how crazy a particular week is before the deadline, but if your case is “I had OT and so couldn’t do the work, accept my late work,” I don’t think your chances are good. Definitely, definitely do not pester your professor. You are asking him for a FAVOR, and if you are going to ask for him to accept it, be nice, be polite, and understand that this is entirely your fault, and he is under no obligation to accept it. If you approach this at all as you have a reasonable case or you are entitled to an exemption (you don’t and you aren’t), you come off as arrogant.</p>
<p>Life hapens. Honestly, if you knew that a week is particularly busy, make a plan to get it done ahead of time-- I would expect that most people in your online class have RL comittments in addition to schoolwork, and take this as an example of when you have to turn in labs in the future.</p>
<p>Not only do you not have a strong case, you have NO case. Sorry. It is your responsibility to find a job that doesn’t treat you like ****. No one can force you to work on your off hours, especially when it involves overtime. You need to grow a backbone and tell your boss that you can’t work or you need to find another job. Either way, professors expect school to come wayyyyyyy before work- and I don’t blame them. The only thing that should come above school is family and your health.</p>
<p>If I had knew I was going to work about 10-20 hours over my usual time, I would have planned to finish it early. I’m a straight A student, I usually /do/ my work early.</p>
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Wow, this was kind of unnecessary. I’m already having conflicts with my work personally and have been thinking about quitting for months because yes school for me does come first, but I was guilted by my boss to stay OT (he kind of threatened me). This is a whole separate issue, though. I have been saving up money until I can quit. Like you don’t think I hate a job where my co-workers suck, my boss pressures/guilt me into staying OT, and they decide to add on an extra 20 hours to my week last minute? </p>
<p>All I was asking is if I had a case in explaining my professor about my situation. Like I said, I’m a straight A student, usually dependable with classwork and tests, and I have never turned anything late for this class.</p>
<p>If you work a typical job, your manager cannot “forcefully” hold you to OT - if you were not scheduled to stay, you may leave at the end of your shift without attendance violations. That is not to say they could be unethical and fire you - but if that’s the case, you’d be granted unemployment benefits. Many managers make you feel like you don’t have a choice as a way of making you choose to stay, but wouldn’t necessarily do anything to you if you don’t. But again, there are unethical managers everywhere.</p>
<p>This is a good time to begin managing your time better. If school is your priority and your job is becoming a problem, you might consider talking to your manager or looking elsewhere. If work is a priority due to finances, then you might consider a lighter course load next semester. I agree that you don’t have a good case for turning in the assignment late, but it doesn’t hurt to discuss with your professor; some are quite lenient and do sympathize, especially if it’s a one-time thing.</p>
<p>Force? No, not usually, but it can rightfully cost someone their job, or sometimes a professional license. I’m sure a Naval Officer cannot just walk off the job because it hit 5 o’clock, and nurses are mandated all the time during inclement weather. Salaried and contract positions may require staying until the job is done, otherwise risk losing the job, a bonus, or they may be documented, etc.</p>
Bro, this is an entire lab and it wasn’t even turned in because the box closed at the deadline. I don’t see how that’s even grade grubbing because I’m not asking for the last 2 points to bring me up to an A, I am asking for the prof to just accept it.</p>
<p>@NovaLynnx: I posted up a thread previously about my boss. It seems majority of CC agrees he is a bully and I can’t do much about it. To him, nothing I do is right, even if it is what he said to do and he isn’t understanding about my situation at all. He’s a jerk, lol. Again, it’s a whole separate issue I’ve been battling and have decided to quit. I am just waiting for when my bank has enough money saved up so I can quit without being too stressed out on immediately finding a new job.</p>
<p>Good Grief! What a bunch of <em>&</em> responses. Being held late at work is actually a good excuse. Offer it up to the prof and hope for the best. The excuse is valid but the flexibility of the prof is discretionary. The two, however, should not be confused.</p>
<p>Why wait for a savings to quit? Why not look for other employment and quit when you’ve received another job offer? Just casually put in applications when you have a few free minutes, and start turning down the overtime so you’re not overwhelming yourself.</p>
<p>^ because I can make a semesters worth of tuition in about one month of working. I can easily land a min. wage job with my experience in customer service but I w</p>
<p>^^ I work in a restaurant inside a big corporate casino and am part of a union. So with tips + hourly wage that’s really high, I make a lot. I also attend school in state so a semesters tuition is only about $3200 without any financial aid or scholarships.</p>
<p>So I would rather save up a lot before quitting. It’s hard to come by such a good paying job. Ill probably make less pay at my next job so again I would rather save up before leaving.</p>