I'm having difficulties with the class schedule.

Specifically, I had thought (until earlier this year) that a part time program like the one I am in would offer classes outside of work hours, but that is not the case. Nevertheless, my employer has been flexible and is allowing me to work the time that I miss by staying late or coming in early on the days I don't have class.

Then I thought I'd just be out of the office one morning a week, but during enrolment I found out that there are actually three classes a student in my particular programme should be taking this semester. Later during enrolment we were told a change in schedule required one of the 3 to be on a different day of the week than the other two. I had to drop that one; perhaps I'll be able to take it next year.

The two remaining classes are on Tuesdays; the first is from 9 to 1 and the second is from 5 to 6. My line manager has asked me to return to the office in between them in case there is something that needs my attention. I tried this the first week and because of the over-crowded buses and road construction, I spent a total of four and half hours on the bus that day and missed the evening class. I can't keep doing that.

Perhaps I should just break down and get a car. Today I looked up the web site of a company that advertises auto insurance on the TV, and plugged in details for a fictional 8 y.o. VW Golf. They only wanted £127/month (~$240) for 3rd party (not comprehensive) insurance.

I decided, since I have annual leave to use or lose, to ask for the next two weeks' mornings off, to catch up on reading and coursework and domestic issues. It was lovely sleeping in until 9 this morning.

Labels: cost of living, driving, uni, work