Can I get some advice or help or something?

[jdub]

I'm copying this from the introductions thread, because I'm not really sure why I posted it there. I have a hard week, and am kinda stressed and ready for something new. I love school, but feel like I'm losing out on the college experience by working too much.

I am in college, working way too many hours, and taking a full 18 hour load. I hate my job and am thinking of quitting. I know its not reasonable, but it would be the best thing that could happen if I could make money from my blog soon. I'm not really sure how to do that, and don't have a ton of time to spend on it right now because I'm working so much.
My plan is to devote at least 5 minutes a day to reading and posting on this forum. I think I will learn a lot if I can do that, and hopefully can help out some others also. So that's the situation I'm in. Any advice or help would be awesome.

[skinnyninja]

How about reading some of Steve's posts about time management? Also, I think your website has real potential--but I don't think there is going to be tons of traffic and money pouring in right away. It might take some time to build up to that. Focus on providing value to the readers of the blog (again, as Steve would suggest).

[The David]

A lot of the people who come to this site come away thinking that school is a waste of money, and that a Xanga account can get you rich. I'm not saying that you are one of those people, but be careful how much of Steve's advice you take personally. He has had good experiences. Those experiences, however, are not for everyone.

Of course, if you're as stressed as you sound, it may be hard to get anywhere in your personal life, which will slow down other parts of your life. Have you thought about what you really want to do with your life? If you don't have a sense of direction, maybe college isn't for you at this time. Or maybe you should cut back on hours, for both school and work. If you think blogging is a better career path than the one you are on, don't rush into it, but give it some attention.

[jdub]

no, my post came across wrong I think. I'm blogging because I enjoy it, and I think it would be cool to eventually make money from it, but I am not counting on it. And I don't ever expect for it to be a full time job. my job just sucks, and I am either going to quit or cut back my hours significantly next week. I may just get a new job thats lower pressure. My bosses at work treat me like a piece of trash on the side of the road, and I really have a problem with it.
Anyway, back to the blog, any suggestions for changes or content?