If I were to be a full time student, and I have to work, what should be my limit?

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Hi, I’m currently a student employee at my CC, and I’ve been here for a while and know how busy and how slow it can get here. I need to take 12 units in the spring in order to finish my ASSIST coursework (classes would be economics, two political sciences, and a history class), and I also know I generally take longer to finish assignments than my peers, probably thanks in part to my ADHD and a learning disability. I was wondering if anyone else had been in a similar situation, and would have an idea of how many hours is too much? Or how many hours is a good sweet spot with enough time for homework (and getting at least 5 hours of sleep a night would be nice)/

I know I’d need to check with my supervisor if there’s a minimum of how many hours I need to work, but I want to work still before I transfer as there’s a chance once I get to a 4 year I won’t be able to work since I’ll need to take 12 units (preferably more) per quarter.

Sorry if this is in the wrong category, it’s my first time posting here.

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Usually 10 hours a week is considered a reasonable, manageable load for a kid with no learning issues taking a full-time course load. So you might take that as an initial maximum, then calibrate from there.

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Yeah, I was thinking 10 hours would work out nicely too, that seems to be a good amount. Plus I have the the weekends as well, and I’m only called to work an occasional Saturday once a month, but I’ll still need that time for my homework.

My first two semesters here I took 12 units, but that was before I got my job. Since then I’ve had anywhere between 6, 7 and 11 units with the 1 unit class being a fast track career class and the other a dance class, but I failed one of my classes and didn’t get an A for the other like I was hoping. So I want to be sure not to repeat that.

Thanks for the comment :slight_smile: