Nly Single Mom Needs Second Job or Some Income...help!!!o

A., first off I want to say good for you. As hard as it was to leave, I am sure it was harder staying. How old is yor son? There are lots of things you could do. I have seen personally people transfor their lives starting their own businesses. Can I send you stories of women who were in the same type of situation as you and how they turned their life around into something they never dreamed of? Just info...so you can see what others have accomplished....you can too!!! PM me and I will be happy to forward some info to you. Good luck and wishing you all the best in this world.....we all deserve it.

Restaurant jobs might be good because you'll come home with tips and cash in your pocket every day. Retail can be good too. Stores and restaurants are always hiring.

Also, if you have your days free, maybe you can be a nanny or babysitter to some kids in the neighborhood. You can make a good wage, usually $10-15/hour and you're available when moms need you the most. I would start posting notices everywhere, talking to neighbors and other parents at school, etc, to spread the word that you are available and looking for work.

You probably also qualify for food stamps or services from a local food bank. Don't be too shy or embarrassed to ask for help. If you can get food that way, it will allow you to save more of your wages.

Good for you for getting out of the relationship! I know it must have been very difficult, but you did the right thing.

Can you get a job as a nanny? That way you can bring your son with you and I will pay a lot better than minimum wage. Maybe you could even find a live in nanny position. The other idea I have is what I do, I am a resident apartment manager. My salary includes my apartment and utilities and pay on top of that.

WELCOME TO MAMAPEDIA!!!

Good for you for taking control of YOUR life!

What did you do before you were forced to quit?
Start there.
Does it have to be something from home?
Apply for all programs that are out there to help single moms, including housing.
As for your current situation..."dirty"? As my grandmother used to say: It's not a sin to be poor, but soap and water are cheap!"

Keep your min. wage job until you find something like what you gave up.

Tell everyone you know that you are LOOKING for a job! Word of mouth can be an awesome thing!
All the best!

I'm sorry you are going thru this difficult time, but know that this too shall pass. I've been thru alot in my life and I understand your situation. B/c you are a single mom you might qualify for gov't assistance. This can include cash aid, food stamps, insurance and housing.Go to your local welfare office and get the paperwork you need to start the process. I def agree w/Kay, b/c I made really good money cocktailing and have friends who support themselves and their fam w/bartending. Good luck to you and you are a strong and brave woman and mother.

Stay strong mom, maybe ur husband did try to make you are dependable on him so you will eventually give up and return to him. You have to show him you can survive.
Go to a church and ask people there about house, furniture and job. My pastor always announced if there is a family who need house, furniture or job and usually some people have what the family needs.
Shopping in cheap supermarket like Food City, or better, Asian Store. Cook at home. My family also low income so I know ur pain. I cook brown rice everyday, it helps us to feel full longer. Dont buy meat, buy fish instead. More fruits and vegetables. If you are healthy, it means you don't have to pay doctors. For me, husband and our 3 year old, I usually spent 60 dollars a week for food. Toiletries is cheap in one dollar store. Dont buy cosmetics again, because it is money wasting, too. My mom always said, as long as you are clean and neat, you are ready.
Get WIC if you can. Join some community so you get friends for you and son. It works for us now.
Be strong :) I know you can pass this.

Go back to th company you used to work for and see what positions are open and talk to old management that recalls your work ethic for inside tips. can you stay with any family in areas of better employment or school opportunities. Your education probably could be paid for by grants. scholarships and work study, some campuses have childcare that is lower cist thsn standard daycare. As for rebuilding credit get 300.00 together and go to eithet 5/3rd or chase and get a secure card. Charge less than half your limit monthly and pay it off monthly. Over time this will help your credit score which will help with jobs well. I don't know if you live close to family at all or close friends . It us now you should build your support system and rid yourself of anyone who doesn't treat you the way j you deserve.

waitress/ bartend. and i dont mean in some skanky nightclub. i mean in a regular blue collar working bar where u can work a happy hour and with those 7 customers make over 100 bucks. and u do NOT claim any cash tips only what someone leave on a credit card....got it? 15 years bartender 3 years owning my own bar and it was the best money i ever made....and i never worked nights....

If your child is five or under you should qualify for WIC and get some free food which is helpful. When I was a single mom I qualified for WIC but not food stamps, I qualified for subsidized childcare, the state paid for a good portion of my childcare costs. I qualified for low income housing. The low income housing took many months to come through, and a lot of paper work. But it was a very nice new apartment complex with a playground and pool. I bought clothes from Goodwill and Thrift stores, I get such great quality and value for kids that I continue to buy from them although I have more money now. Please look into all these resources while you get back on your feet.

Don't give up on getting another job. Keep the applications flowing. Take a computer class or something that will put you ahead of other applicants. I applaud your decision to leave an abusive relationship. There was a time, years ago, when I had to do the same thing. Fortunately, I had not quit my job. A few other thoughts; What about your son's father. Doesn't he have to pay child support? Have you thought of going to social services to request food stamps or any other kind of financial aid? You need some type of assistance until you can get back on your feet financially and emotionally. I hope that all turns out well for you. You are a brave lady and a good mother.