<p>I recently got an email from UCSD dining services advertising a job position.... do you guys think it is good idea to take it or not academically? A job in general?</p>
<p>Because I had a teacher tell me that when she was at cal and had a full time job it put her back 2 full years from graduating... =P</p>
<p>i doubt you’ll even want to work full time on top of classes. and you’re spending the money to go to school, not work.</p>
<p>having a job definitely didn’t set me back. i work at one of the marketplaces on campus and its a super fun job, so for me its like a really awesome study break that i get paid to take. for jobs at marketplaces/dining halls you also get a free meal for every shift you take so its pretty cool that way too.</p>
<p>A full time job is like 40 hours a week. The dining hall won’t give you that many hours so yeah… </p>
<p>I work at a lab, it actually helps me in my work. I learn things in lab that I don’t really understand what I’m doing but then I take classes and it all makes sense/better sense. So my job is great?</p>
<p>@xpenguin: Any tips as to securing a good lab job my first quarter at UCSD?</p>
<p>Getting free meals during shifts seems really enticing to me xD. Which jobs on campus are known to be “the better” ones? Or are their ups and downs basically the same?</p>
<p>it kind of depends on your interests/personality.
some people prefer office jobs, while others can’t stand sitting all day.
there are ups and downs for all jobs.
apply to any and all that you are interested in, and probably the ones you never thought you’d ever do.
sorry for such a lame/vague answer. haha</p>
<p>Somehow able to find one of my olldddddd posts, back when I actually took time to answer questions:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-san-diego/772046-workstudy-library.html?highlight=Dining+Hall[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-san-diego/772046-workstudy-library.html?highlight=Dining+Hall</a></p>
<p>Oyama, that post was so helpful. one of the most informative I’ve read on this site, thank you.</p>
<p>I’m just wondering: is not being on Work Study or not having previous employment going to seriously hinder me? I’m interested in applying but other than some volunteer hours during high school, I have no experience. I’m not on Work Study either, and I’ve heard that WS students are always given priority. Does that mean someone like me is probably not going to get that Dining Services job? thanks.</p>
<p>so it says to go to the contact info if we are interested. has anyone called them?</p>
<p>92faim, it won’t matter. Most people who worked there (at least 4~ years ago) had little to no work experience and all the skills necessary are taught in the first few weeks of on-the-job training. Not having work-study won’t hinder you much. Just apply ASAP since they really only care about filling up their schedules with eager and willing student employees. The more “gaps” between classes you’re willing to work in (3 hours MINIMUM, but usually prefer shifts from 4-6 in a row), and can work at least 12 hours a week (including weekends), the better your chances are for hiring.</p>
<p>yunjh2725, send them an informal email asking if they’re done hiring for the time being. Regardless of what they say, fill out an application form the first few days of school (basically just contact information + time availability chart) and you’ll either get hired on the spot, or as soon as there’s an opening–early on in the year, there’s a lot of hiring/quitting, so spots open up very fast.</p>
<p>If I don’t apply for these job in the fall. Can I still get them in the Winter, I mean what are the chances. because Im wasnt sure if Im ready to work yet.</p>
<p>@adl0816 GL getting one if you’re an incoming freshmen. Keep in mind that almost every science major on campus wants a lab job. All I can say is make sure you understand science lingo and know how to do really basic things.</p>
<p>i also got an email as OP, titled “Employment Opportunities with UC San Diego Dining Services” is this email related to the workstudy program you receive from the financial aid office? i’ve accepted the workstudy option on my official awards package, what do i have to do next?</p>