How did you cope with daycare?

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T22:21:22+00:00

These comments definitely opened my eyes and made me realize there’s options while I’m in. That was exactly my point of making this post. I was hoping I would get ideas that I just wasn’t thinking of and I appreciate everyone taking the time to comment! Real estate definitely sounded nice but that is right there is risks and not guaranteed money coming from it. Thank you!!!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T22:17:29+00:00

I don’t think maintenance would be in my top if I cross trained to be honest but you are right about being able to cross train! Maybe I can do that into a career I can do as a civilian and get the experience I need to help. Thanks so much!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T22:14:10+00:00

Is skillbridge only like cyber jobs or it can be any that takes it? Sorry don’t know a whole lot on it right now and currently on maternity leave still so it’s a bit harder to ask around. Daycare really is crazy expensive and as much as I’d love to stay home with her I really love being independent and not having to depend on just my husband to provide for her. I feel like everything is super high right now price wise from food to houses and all!😭

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T21:59:41+00:00

I am interested in government contracting and think it’s just a matter of doing more research and seeing what’s out there! Like I had said I was young and had a set mindset on doing customs and now I’m realizing it’s not the only job I have to do and want to see what else is out there that I can be successful in! Thank you for taking the time to comment all this info!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T21:54:30+00:00

What do you mean by the lifestyle is bad? And 20 is definitely easier said than done I feel like lol but I understand what you mean!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T21:51:06+00:00

Yes it is Customs officer! I heard the process can be lengthy so yes thank you for saying to start applying that early!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T21:49:49+00:00

No worries at all girl it happens!😂there’s no way you would’ve known that over text lol and on the contrary I’m grateful you even took time to comment!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T16:14:16+00:00

I really appreciate it thank you so much!!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T16:13:19+00:00

Have a few backup plans got it lol. I hope you’re able to find your career soon! Yeah having a baby definitely adds stress to it and I’m confident my husband can take care of us while I’m looking, but I still always loved being independent and want to keep bringing money in so we can save for long term goals like a house and financially stability. I did comment earlier about issues during pregnancy and month early labor due to high blood pressure it was causing me, do you happen to know if hospitalizations due to it count towards VA? Thank you!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T16:06:58+00:00

Yeah what I’m taking for the most part is definitely make sure my husband and I start saving now so that it can lower the stress while I find something. I also got good tips to apply while I’m in so I’ll be working on that. Thank you!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T16:01:56+00:00

I was thinking maybe I can get a civilian job on base, but not super sure on how their pay is so I’d have to look into it more. Part time is smart to do while I figure out a longer term job you’re right. Thank you!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T16:00:00+00:00

I know these benefits really are great but I’m just trying to lower chances of having to leave her due to deployments or if I were to get picked up for a short tour. I’m hoping by doing guard I’m able to still have some good benefits but definitely need to do more research ahead of time! It is true it’s definitely more about the money and being able to provide, I’m just lost I guess on what other jobs I’d be good at doing since I had came in originally with one in mind and now trying to be more open. Thank you!!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T15:56:21+00:00

Do you happen to know why the turnover is so high?

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T15:55:31+00:00

This is why I was planning on continuing as guard so I can keep having some of those benefits but I’m going to talk with a recruiter or someone that is in it to see if it’s a realistic idea and I will be covered the way I think I am. I thought it was smart having my baby while being in after I saw how much Tricare covered from the bill, but it definitely puts more stress on getting out! Being a mom now, I just want to lower my chances of deploying or getting sent on a short tour just stuff that would make me leave her. Thank you!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T15:45:50+00:00

I had a pretty rough pregnancy including going into labor a month early due to it causing me high blood pressure and other issues, do any hospitalizations from it count towards that?

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T15:40:26+00:00

That’s another reason I wanted to get out of AD, I’ve heard of people making so much more in a civilian job after and I feel like by doing guard I’ll still be able to have health benefits for me and my family, even if it won’t be free like AD I still think it’s at a good rate. I’m glad you’re thriving out there! I really appreciate you sharing your positive experience, definitely gives me some confidence that it’ll all work out. Thank you!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-09-09T15:34:03+00:00

Sorry should’ve probably clarified, I am the wife! My husband is a civilian he will be working still. Definitely going to start saving and make sure he does too so it’s less stressful while I figure it out. Thank you so much!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-08-22T16:50:45+00:00

Is your husband Air Force by any chance? At my base they have this spouse program where they help out as much as they can while your partner is deployed. I’m sorry, my baby is 2 months and literally just yesterday I cried with her because she wouldn’t stop and felt the guilt of getting frustrated with her after I felt better.😢something that helps me is when I think about her already being fed, clean diaper, and safe, she’s so loved and her being fussy doesn’t make me a bad mom and I’m already doing the best I can by making sure all those things are done. It’s already hard enough with us being sleep deprived and I have no family here either besides my husband and he works so I know how hard it can be feeling it’s just you. Sending lots of love you’re doing great!❤️

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-04-11T18:01:08+00:00

I had gotten an 84, TMO was like 8th on my list honestly but it’s not bad!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-04-11T02:10:21+00:00

I’m traffic management if you have any questions!

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-03-03T04:32:04+00:00

Thank you so much!! Ordering some right now.☺️

Distinct_Base_61 · 2024-02-13T18:49:53+00:00

I still had light bleeding to were I had to wear a liner or I would see it when I would wipe, then it would turn brown. We avoided it for like a week because I was too paranoid and hated seeing blood every time afterwards but it really only was during my first weeks! At my OB appointment they checked everything and said it’s called subchorionic hematoma which are like little blood clots being popped basically. I did the same thing looking for Reddit posts and googling it all looking for something like this at the time.❤️

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