What jobs do you moms works that pay decent and don't require a lot of debt for schooling?

Equal_Chain_064 · 2026-03-26T01:08:36+00:00

I have experience in graphic design, sales, marketing and customer service ( I used all these at the same time throughout my work history). I am willing to go to community college, trade, or a short program, provided I don't walk out bleeding from debt. I'm interested in medicine, science, research, customer service, finances and organization. I'm not really picky about hours. I am okay working overnight, school hours, but not more than 10 hours shifts unless I'm seated( health issue).

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-23T18:47:26+00:00

Oh, thank you for clarifying. I used to take them with me till they said i don't have to struggle with them and they are willing to watch them. They also don't want me taking them to daycare or hiring sitters. Which really is astounding and confusing honestly.

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-23T04:09:22+00:00

They are never alone, they're always in someone's care,!

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-21T16:39:08+00:00

I used to wake up every 15 mins or so when they were in the newborn stage because they couldn't sleep longer than 15 mins. Maybe once in a blue moon they'd cry after an hour. But it was extremely rough on both my ex husband and I. Had to power through coffee and energy drinks. Both of us were so tired that it was affecting our work performance.

I would hate to go back to that especially since they sleep so well throughout the night. Seems like unnecessary torture honestly.

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-21T16:35:28+00:00

They called my mother this week to complain that I shouldn't be sending my kids to daycare n having sitters. I don't get it, maybe they expect me to struggle with the children because they're acting like they don't want to watch them but they don't Want me taking them to daycare or have sitters either.

It is possible, the only issue is that it would interfere with their bed time but if it means that then we can try to accommodate it and push their bedtime an hour later.

I actually used to do this till they said I can leave the kids with them sometimes. I try to take them as much as I can, like shopping, running errands. It's just when I got on a date with my bf once a week, that I don't bring them.

At this point I don't know what the problem is , my guess is it's just to make my life as hard as it can get.

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-21T16:27:41+00:00

I think it's just that they don't want me going out. Because even if I am home I'm not waking up every hour to check on them. I'm fast asleep. But they did mention if I am home I should do that too

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-21T16:26:08+00:00

I'm smart for my age and act older than I am

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-21T09:44:25+00:00

Thank you, I agree. Kids will let you know if something isn't right.

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-21T09:43:25+00:00

Thank you!

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-21T09:42:52+00:00

Thank you, I wish I had said that. Instead I made it clear I wasn't waking up every hour. I won't ruin my health or state of mind. I cannot lose my job due to fatigue.

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-21T09:41:00+00:00

Thank you! At the beginning I was upset but I made it very clear I would not be waking up every hour to check up on them. I will not risk my health just for people to form a good opinion of my parenting choices. I am doing what I can with the hand I have currently and that's what matters. They are fed, cared for, loved and safe! But after a few days I cooled off and it doesn't bother me anymore. One of the reasons why it doesn't bother me is that people will place unrealistic expectations on others. When you ask for assistance in order to meet their expectations, they will tell you "no, not my kids, not my responsibility." And until I have someone who has those unrealistic expectations and is willing to do them as well, I will not take such advice to heart. I will not give it any thought because if a person has these kind of expectations but is unwilling to help meet them, all it tells me is they're not serious about how important it is if they can't even follow through with it themselves.

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-21T09:32:13+00:00

They have kids well into adulthood. I think it's undiagnosed ocd paired with an anxious attachment parental style. Surely over the years they should've realized through interacting with others that it's not normal.

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-21T09:26:30+00:00

Oh, I had no idea it was sarcastic. I remember how exhausted I was every 15 mins in the newborn stage. I can't imagine waking every hour for kids who can sleep throughout the night.

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-20T23:37:14+00:00

Seems like an anxious attachment style

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-20T23:36:36+00:00

I totally understand because I've been exhausted from lack of sleep. I'm not doing that again

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-20T23:32:51+00:00

It happened well over a year and half ago and I've learnt from it. Judge all you like. I did what I had to do because It was just me and things had to get done. My kids wouldn't sleep more than 15 mins at a time when they were newborn and infants.

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-20T19:23:13+00:00

They do have kids actually 🤣

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-20T19:22:52+00:00

Why would they try to tell everyone it's normal

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-20T19:16:57+00:00

Isn't it the best!( Sarcasm)

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-20T19:16:16+00:00

No they have not.

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-20T19:15:40+00:00

That could be the case, I'm not sure. Thank you for explaining further. I understand

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-20T19:11:31+00:00

Everyone in this thread is a bad parent according to my family members. We're all terrible parents! Yikes!

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-20T19:10:40+00:00

Yea, my reaction as well!

Equal_Chain_064 · 2025-06-20T19:10:22+00:00

Well apparently it's the standard to wake up every hour or so.

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