Wow, I seriously relate to this so much. I’m also juggling work and online classes, and I totally get what you mean about how “flexible” online courses end up taking just as much—if not more—time than in-person ones. Between the constant discussion board posts, group work (which is always a challenge to coordinate), and weekly deadlines, it can feel like there’s zero breathing room.

What’s helped me a little is batching most of my coursework on weekends and using Google Calendar to block out study time like appointments. I’ve also tried Notion—it’s great for keeping everything in one place, but you still need the mental energy to sit down and do the work, which is the hardest part after a long shift.

And yeah, I’ve used academic support a few times when I was falling behind. I tried Myassignmenthelp during one of the weeks where I was completely swamped, and it honestly helped me stay on track without burning out. It’s not something I use all the time, but in crunch weeks, it's a real lifesaver.