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    Here's my dilemma...

    I'm going to Ghana in a month (33 days). Before I leave, I have:

    - 2 research papers due (about 3 days work each)
    - 3/5 of a Calculus course (3 assignments) and a Calc exam to write.
    - A thesis outline to prepare (2 days work, plus misc. readings to do)
    -an exam to write that I have studied for, but missed last week because of being sick

    I've also paid for a plane ticket to work in Philly for 10 days during this time.

    To complicate matters, I had a pretty bad staph infection last week, and am still on treatment and daily doctor visits. I also have this big gaping wound on my thigh that I don't think can be covered by a standard band-aid. It's not even closed yet, still weeping stuff.

    I'm set to leave on Thursday the 22nd...and I'm thinking I should really cancel the trip. But I've worked so little lately, as I had to call off my last booking because of the staph, so I have like no money unless I liquify some stock, and I'm behind on my savings schedule.

    On the other hand, the Calculus is particularly difficult for me (like, really really), and if I don't get a good grade my scholarship will be jeopardized.

    But, what's I'd make in Philly is half my scholarship amount, so maybe it wouldn't be that big of a deal? It would affect my grad school choices too though...

    So, logic tells me to call off the trip and take the loss. The stripper and overachiever in me tells me to tackle the challenge and do it all. I'm not sure what the best choice is! I know you guys can't decide for me, but perspective would help.

    Thanks!

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    do your schoolwork and stay home. In the long run, school is much more important then some quick cash.

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    While I'd love to see you, come another time. The money will be waiting for you.

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    maybe you can reschedule the flight for a small fee.

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    IMO education is money in the bank; it is like a savings plan. Are you taking classes over the summer? If not you can look forward to that time for your serious money making. You could also talk to Steve at the Paramount about working there for 3 days one week to "try it out." He is your fan, I am sure he would be down. Then your wouldn't have to sell stocks. Then you would be in the MO-nay, and you will have lots'o'time to study hard.

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    I would call off the trip.

    I was there, I saw how sick you were and how bad the infection is. You souldnt work. Worse comes to worse VIP it at the Cecil or something. You can still make some coin and not have to travel and be able to work on school work.

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    All I had to see was "gaping wound" to think "no!" Stay home. ?Get all of your work finished. Is there no way for you to make a little cash at home before you leave?

    Eating the plane ticket is no biggie; it'll just cost you a change fee to use it later.

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    Well - you can make more money in three months. You'll be stuck with your calculus grade.

    Plus (and you can see where my mind is) there is only one Scarlett to go around; you need to take care of it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Susan Wayward View Post
    All I had to see was "gaping wound" to think "no!" Stay home.
    My thoughts exactly. Stay home, get well, change your ticket from Philly to Chicago....

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    Ok, thanks guys. Yeah, I guess cancelling the trip is pretty much a no-brainer, but I so had my heart on making a chunk of money before I left! Ah well. I'll live.

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    good, that's something we want you to do, live.

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