Education:I plan to work part time and go to school full time, and still be a full time mom!Is it possible?
117722
If you are a single mom the government will supplement your salary. They will pay you the other half of your wages so you get full time pay working part time.
1044721
Well what I wanted to be always bothered my mother.  She's a very strong and independent woman who feels you should never rely on anyone otherwise you'll be let down.  Anyway, I've always wanted to be a great wife and an even better mom.  I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom so that my children wouldn't have to be in daycare.  I know this isn't considered a career but I've served in the military, been a used car salesman, worked retail, worked at a movie theater and even worked fast food and this is by far the toughest and most rewarding job I've ever had.  This always worried my mom.  She was afraid I'd get married and he'd leave me and I have all these kids with no money.  She also though I'd be bored out of my mind!  Well, I found my prince charming and we are happily married and expecting our second child this Christmas.  I honestly couldn't be happier and my mom sees this (and knowing what a good man my husband is) is no longer worried about me not earning an income.  When my children are all in school, I do want to get a part-time job so I can bring some kind of money into the house but as long as my kids are at the house, that's where I'll be.
815849
do both at the same time. BEFORE u have kid. part-time. it takes sometime but u are able to do what u like and have something to fall into at the same time (degree). good luck
135675
I agree with Jewel, part-time is best.  Please remember that in addition to time in class, you need to think about homework, papers, group projects, etc... It may take you longer to realize your educational goals, but higher education will always be there.  The time you have with your child won't.
159436
As long as you think you can do both part time jobs properly and provide what you need, it should be okay.  You would at least save the hour of driving plus the fuel cost (if your other prospects are at least close by).  However, most part time jobs do not provide benefits such as health insurance, 401K and such.  That would be a lot to give up if your current job provides some of that...health insurance especially.   If you are a younger couple and plan to have children, health insurances is pretty much a 'must have'.  You need to weigh all the issues before deciding...plus what affects it would have on you.  Two job can wear on a person after while...and some part time jobs may not be stable...but then, some full time jobs are like that too.
1077800
As a homeschool graduate myself, I know you all are going through a lot.  It's hard to keep things together, especially if you are living on one income, like my family did.  I just want to encourage you to keep up the fight- for whatever reason you are homeschooling.  I wouldn't trade my homeschooled years for anything.  As far as homeschooling and working a full-time job, please, do whatever you can as far as putting your family on a budget, cutting back on superfluous spending and so forth, before you go out and get another job.  Part of the beauty of homeschooling is being able to spend those critical years with your children- and if you're working full-time, it's very difficult to do everything that needs to be done, let alone find time for any extracurricular activity.  The last thing you want is for you family to struggle because you don't have enough time for each other (hubby included). Let your younger children started doing chores around the house.  Your older children can help out there, too.  My mom worked cleaning houses and apartment complexes while my siblings and I were growing up, and we helped her do and earned a little money of our own on the side.  All of us worked at some sort of job outside the home by the time we were 14 years of age- some people may think that was awful that we had to do that, but some of the best lessons I ever learned, I learned on the job.  It's also a great way to teach good work ethics, honesty, reliability, dedication, etc, by EXAMPLE.  It's a better teacher than any lecture.  Best wishes to you as you continue your journey. :)
891950
Never\n\nI'm a fulltime Grad student and mother of a 4 month old.  Enuf said.
103170
Yes.  It takes an incredible amount of time management.  It also can have an adverse effect on your grades, depending on that time management.  However, a benefit of working full time while going to college is in regard to companies which pay tuition advancement/reimbursement.\n\nI was able to complete graduate school with an "A" average, and get the best evaluations ever at my workplace.  It also required sacrificing two years of social events (smile).\n\nSo... it's possible, but requires a lot of work.
534329
Well... your life is about to be changed big time!!!!  I was in your situation years ago... sick to my stomach about how i was going to tell my parents.  when i did the first question out of my Dad's mouth was what are you going to do? how are you going to support a baby?\n\nI think that is probably the biggest question from parents... how are you going to raise a child when you aren't even an adult? what happens when you don't have a boyfriend to help you??? what then? what happens in a few years? what are your plans?\n\nThinking back on those days I wish I had spent some time figuring everything out before I'd spilled the beans. Here is what I wished I had done...\n1.  gone to DSHS or family services or whatever it is called in your area for medical help, information on child care support, and assistance. then i would have known what support is available to me from the state.\n2.  i would have enrolled in school immediately and tried to get through some sort of certificate program. If I couldn't get into one because i didn't have a GED then I would have started on my plan to get the GED done immediately.\n3.  a plan for the future..... I know I want to be a ______(fill in the blank) and this is how I'm going to make that happen. If you want to be a dental hygenist, you know the technical college you can go to.  you've been there and talked to the counselors and they are helping you get going.  \n\nMy thoughts today are now that if I had shown I had a plan to take care of myself and my baby my pregnancy wouldn't have been such a hard hit on them... they would have thought and felt like I was atleast being responsible... even if it wasn't maybe so responsible to be pregnant as a teenager.  \n\nso, my suggestion is work hard on pulling your and your babies future together before he/she arrives. know that this future has to be independant of any boyfriend. jump into school right now! get a jump start because when your little one comes it is going to be much more difficult and expensive to be in school!!!! unless you want to live on minimum wage the rest of your life you need to go to school!\n\nnext...... go to a pro-life counselor and talk!!!! i'd love to chat more with you and even give you some ideas on your boyfriend. if you want to chat email me through here. good luck!
815877
Yes, you can work, but your school schedule + work schedule has to be under a certain number of hours ( I think it's 44 hours in MI).  You might be able to get a job bussing tables, washing dishes, working on a farm, paper routes, and then there's always free enterprise like yardwork, weeding gardens, walking dogs, babysitting, etc. \nI'm happy to see young people asking for jobs, instead of asking for $$$ from mom & dad.  You'll appreciate the pride of buying things for yourself instead of being given things.  \n\nGood luck with the job hunting.
484819
Your parents will provide whatever you ACTUALLY require. So you should turn to full time study.
168259
anything is possible. if u really care about school and ur not lazy then u can go far! nvr give up. my mom is a phycologist she worked vry hard to get were she is today. so as long as u really wana put the effert in working long hard days in school then go for it. its definately possible!
568428
If you are asking us this question you already know the answer.  You are asking for confirmation.  Yes you need to take some time off.  It sounds like you have been very very busy and as all moms know we need to take a break and just be a mom!\nYou will finish your schooling and your kids will be happy and better yet you will be happy as well.\n\nSmile!!
652809
I would want to take you under my wing. Since you're already going for your Master's Degree, what associate's/Bachelor's degree do you have under your belt? What is your major? Surely one of the current degrees would get you a job. For example, you can hire on at a Head Start with only a semester's worth of units in child development and probably also get a financial aid for your schooling. The job would get you full benefits for your child/ren. You might earn less than you are now, but you wouldn't be lying to your daughter or working in a high risk environment. You could take a lot of your Gen Ed  classes online at home and not be away at night. \n\nLastly, you would no longer subject yourself to an occupation that, for now, doesn't bother you, but which will take it's toll because it's demeaning, and because you currently hold yourself in low regard. You just don't realize it yet. Most people can get a job that they don't have to keep from their kids, and that doesn't involve exposing their private parts to dirty old married men.  Trust me, I know. I don't say this to knock you down. I say this because I feel for you and would like to help. \n\nBTW, I don't think bad of you. I just worry. :o)
834868
Absolutely yes...if you have the drive and ambition. My former wife has taken part-time classes for over 10 years and now holds a Bachelor's and a Masters. ALL done with only 1-2 classes per semester. Now she is glad she continued with it even though it took awhile. She now makes over 6 figures instead of being a teller at a bank.
908553
Your husband should be focusing on supporting you & the 3 kids.  When he definitely knows what he wants to study then he should work on a plan to pay for college himself - go part time while he continues to work.  In the meantime you can continue to take care of your babies & not have to worry about keeping the home & working too.  He is still young & has time to decide on a career - like I said, in the meantime perhaps he can save money towards college so you don't have to take out a bunch of loans.  Don't give him your opinion because he might feel that you are putting him down.  Just try to be supportive & gentle when you think that he is heading in the wrong direction.  Wanting to be his own boss?  Well, that is not a good enough reason to want to go to college.  College costs a lot of money today - he needs to be more focused.
1120521
my mom did over 20 years ago.  This is the worst mistake she ever did according to her.  Yeah it was great raising us and she actually did a wonderful job.  Today however she realised that she we are all grown up and she is all alone with nothing to do.  She is trying to get her carrier back but its proofing a lot difficult.  My advice to you would be to do it but have some part time work particularly at work.  Volunteer in orgnazation and go back to school.  This way when the kids are all grown up,  you would have to butt into their business in order for you to have something to do.  You will resume you career pefectly.  But remember the final decision lies with you.