Jobs during gap year

[mwalsh821]

Hey everyone. I just wanted to get some input from people who may be in the same position as me or anyone who has advice. I recently was accepted to a PA program that starts in January 2020, leaving me an entire year to work before school begins. I have no idea what type of job I would want. I worked as a CNA during undergrad and wouldn't mind doing that if it was my only option.

I figured it wouldn't look very good if I got a job that utilized my bachelors degree (biology) and informed them that I would need to leave basically a year into it. I will be paying for my own rent during PA school so I need to most likely save $800-$1000 a month.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and please let me know if you have any advice! Goodluck to everyone applying to programs and current PA students! 

[Medico]

Personally, I don't find it to be the business of your employer to know your future ambitions or aware of your personal life for that matter. I would not disclose that you will be leaving. Apply for the best paying gig you can find, work as much as possible and save a lot. 

[prepa52]

if you disclose that u plan to leave for pa school trust me they will not hire you. Someone who interviewed me warned me about that cause she wanted to hire me but she can't hire someone who leaving soon due to turn over not looking good.

[panglossian]

You have no obligation to inform a potential employer that you will be leaving for school in January 2020. If your goal is to save money I would apply broadly and try your best to negotiate. I will note that you may be able to find higher pay as a CNA because you have prior experience. A coworker of mine has a side job as a CNA at a nursing home and makes $20/hr. Additionally whatever job you hold will be on your resume when you apply to PA positions after school. Best of luck to you!