Need advice to do the right thing

[ThomasMann]

Hey, I'm at the end of the first semester at uni, and this week + a couple of days are really stressful right now. I have an exam this friday and next week on wednesday. Now, some people have the same exam next week on monday, not on wednesday. Someone asked in the group chat if someone was willing to change exam dates (For me: Monday instead of Wednesday). I asked if it is really necessary or if it would be just more convenient. They said more convenient.

Now I don't know what to do. I could change exam dates, but it would make this week really difficult and I don't know if could do it. Any advice from Scripture or you? That would be so helpful. Thank you so much.

 

[timf]

Usually a request that disadvantages you but advantages someone else comes at a price. Like when a friend ask to to help them move over a weekend.

You have to judge if the price is too high. For example if the schedule change might have a negative effect on your own test grade.

As a general rule of thumb, we are willing to pay a higher price for those with whom we have closer relationships.

A cautionary note is that sometimes the price you pay is not discernible at first. For example, participating in a schedule change might have you identified as a "problem" student.

 

[childeye 2]

Hey, I'm at the end of the first semester at uni, and this week + a couple of days are really stressful right now. I have an exam this friday and next week on wednesday. Now, some people have the same exam next week on monday, not on wednesday. Someone asked in the group chat if someone was willing to change exam dates (For me: Monday instead of Wednesday). I asked if it is really necessary or if it would be just more convenient. They said more convenient.

Now I don't know what to do. I could change exam dates, but it would make this week really difficult and I don't know if could do it. Any advice from Scripture or you? That would be so helpful. Thank you so much.

I think you asked the right question and have your answer. They said it was not necessary just more convenient. It doesn't sound like a serious matter.

 

[BobRyan]

Hey, I'm at the end of the first semester at uni, and this week + a couple of days are really stressful right now. I have an exam this friday and next week on wednesday. Now, some people have the same exam next week on monday, not on wednesday. Someone asked in the group chat if someone was willing to change exam dates (For me: Monday instead of Wednesday). I asked if it is really necessary or if it would be just more convenient. They said more convenient.

Now I don't know what to do. I could change exam dates, but it would make this week really difficult and I don't know if could do it. Any advice from Scripture or you? That would be so helpful. Thank you so much.

I think the person asking is thinking that there may be someone already go-to-go for that test and could easily take it on Monday or with maybe a slight bit of effort adjust to Monday. But if you are in an all-hands-on-deck situation just to take the tests as already scheduled - then my guess is, the person is probably not thinking of someone in your situation as the candidate they are looking for.

So for example - I doubt they are saying "would you be willing to get a B on the test instead of an A - by swapping with me and shortening your study time - because that would sure be more convenient for me"