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Okay so I kinda need to vent but also get some advice from anyone who's been juggling a similar situation. I just started my final year at uni (studying business management) and I thought I had it all figured out, but life had other plans lol. I picked up a remote customer service job to help with bills (rent in Dubai ain't cheap), and I’ve also been trying to build this small online store selling thrifted pieces. Super fun, love it, but it’s also like… mentally draining?

My schedule right now is basically: wake up, do work emails, try to catch a lecture, answer more emails, squeeze in some calls, go back to studying, try to edit photos for the store, maybe eat?? And then crash. Repeat.

The worst part is, I haven’t even started my dissertation properly. Like I’ve got the topic, got some rough ideas, but haven’t actually written anything. Every time I sit down to start, my brain just goes “nope.” I keep thinking maybe I should look into dissertation writing help in Dubai just to get some structure and motivation? I don’t want anyone writing it for me or anything dodgy like that, just maybe someone to help me get unstuck or figure out how to pace myself better.

Has anyone used any kind of academic support locally or online and found it actually helpful? Not just YouTube productivity gurus giving cookie-cutter advice lol. I need like, real talk from people who understand the struggle of being pulled in ten directions.

Also, how are y’all managing your finances? I know this is kind of a pivot from my original question but honestly everything feels connected rn. Like, I wanna save, but every time I do, some unexpected thing comes up. Flatmate left early so rent went up, then my laptop charger died (ofc it’s the expensive one), and now I’m lowkey wondering if I need a better budget app or just stop pretending I can do everything.

TL;DR: uni is wild, remote work is great but exhausting, side hustle is fun but stressful, and I’m terrified of not graduating on time if I keep putting my dissertation off.

Would love to hear how anyone else is handling this chaotic mix of work/study/life. Any tips, reality checks, or just someone to say “yeah same” would honestly help.

Thanks in advance