Single moms and work?

Question

hi I'm a 26year old single mother of 2! I'm about to get into full time work. its really freckin me out I'm really scared i don't usually lack confidence. I'm going to be doing office work. i have done it in the past so why do i feel like this? my youngest starts full time school September. what can i do to feel better about this change

Answer 1

you will be just fine. you will be surprised of how strong and independent you are on your own.

Answer 2

Hi I am a 28 year old single mom to two children. RIght now I work full time and having been working full time for several years now. My son goes to daycare and my daughter will be going to the fourth grade. I had my daughter right after high school and never went to college. I have my own place and a decent job. However I am not content because I know I can do much better as long as I believe. Im planning on going back to college in Jan 09 to start my pre req in Nursing. I understand where your coming from but the bottom line is you have to believe in yourself! I want to be the best I can be. Failure is not an option. You will do what you have to do for your children. Good Luck!

Answer 3

I'm curious....if you are a single mom of two, how have you been affording to stay at home full time?  I am 36 weeks pregnant and single, and I work full time.  I will take 5-6 weeks off when the baby is born, and then go back to work FT.  I have to; there are bills that must be paid.   I can't even imagine being able to be a sahm as a single woman.

At least you have gotten to stay at home with your children until they go to school full time.  My 6 week old newborn will be in daycare 9-10 hours a day 5 days a week until he goes to school full time.  

Answer 4

Change - that is the word!

You have my TOTAL respect kid!

Do not be afraid - you can do it!

If you need to talk - I (and all the others) am/are here!

Go for it (and well done for bringing up the little'uns!)

PRIDE!

Answer 5

HI there,

I'm a single mum with 2 kids (both boys) and went into full time work 4 weeks ago.

I know how you feel about lacking in confidence, but the best thing to do is PRETEND to be confident, and you will become confident!

To get used to it, you just have to do it..nothing else will get you used to it.

I felt exactly as you do, but 4 weeks on, and i'm loving being at work and earning some money!

Good luck!

Answer 6

Hi, we all feel a bit worried about starting a new job - but just think about the new friends you'll make and the new things you'll learn and if you've done it before you can do it again.

You must be a confident, intelligent woman to bring 2 children up on your own - think of the life skills you have and be proud of yourself.

It's not easy letting go of your youngest child either, that pulls at the heart strings a bit.

Good luck.