Gone are the days when one thought of finishing education to start working. Today, by necessity, education is life-long. Some of us may finish university education before looking for a job; others may join the workforce before going to the university. It's our choice. Either way, all of us can benefit from higher education. Indeed, we ought to. Work - study balance is the buzzword today amongst the employed. Work - study balance is what we need to achieve. Neglecting one will have a negative impact on the other.