Would asking my boss for less hours be a bad idea?

[Wizardwoman]

I start a new job this week. I applied for part time because I am also taking 10 units at university which btw is an hour from where I live so I commute there on Tuesday and Thursdays. I was under the impression that I would only be working maybe 20 hours a week but he has me scheduled for 36 this week and Im not sure if it will stay like that or what.

 

Im worried that many hours could interfere with my schooling. The boss is really super nice and easy to talk to, but I'm a little apprehensive about asking for less hours when I just started. What should I do if it becomes too much?

[mhowe]

You applied for full time work. Ask him to scale it back.

[derroax]

If you're not going to be able to do a full time job (and 36 hours is full time) then you will end up having to talk to him in a while when you can't cope with it anymore.

 

I'd talk to him about it asap. It's always good to want to prevent potential issues, than deal with the consequences. Let him know you don't want to end up in a place where you can't do the hours, so would rather work on a solution together.

[agent1607307371]

I was under the impression that I would only be working maybe 20 hours a week but he has me scheduled for 36 this week

 

Are you certain you didn't apply for a full time job? Definitely talk to him as soon as possible about this. Don't let it affect your school work.