I would like to go back to work after 15 years raising a family, what could i do?
355536
You can apply for financial aid at a local college and begin taking classes that will fit your schedule. This will help get you into the motions of working, and it will give you ideas of what you might be interested in doing. Then if you decide to not go to work, you didn't waste your time.
186302
That's life, you don't plan for things like that, they just fall on your lap and you gotta deal with them. So you've been fired after 15 years on the job, well, look at the brightside: you've got no choice now but to get yourself together and move on to bigger and better things. It sure sucks to loose a job, but in the end what would have 15 more years in the same company brought to you.
840795
I don't know your circumstances, so I won't judge you. I hope that you have parents to live off of until things get better and you can go back or get your GED. So That being said I thought up these:\n\nPaper Route. Baby Sitting, House/Pet Sitting. Wash Cars. Some places may let you work a limited amount of hours with your parents permission. Look into stocking grocery store/produce..\n\nGood Luck
255399
That's good advice about the balance work with family...\n\nI'd add that many people depend on their employer to promote them and give them raises to make it seem like their career is advancing.  That's a mistake in this day and age.\n\nFigure out who you are first; what makes you happy; what kind of lifestyle you want to have, what makes you feel alive.\n\nPick a career path that challenges you and excites you, not necessarily what everyone else seems to want.\n\nFind out what the market demands and make sure that you stay on those trends.  That way, you'll either be in the most demand by your employer, or else another employer will always want you.
980207
Leave what you won't be ashamed to look back on 15 years from now. Something that your parents would be proud to see now, and something that will make your children respect you in your future. Good luck!
1157906
yikes, good question.  \n(1) set up a college account (or pay off their college bills) for our 5 grandkids\n(2) buy one of our daughters her dream horse farm\n(3) set up my dad with full time care AT HOME versus the alternative. He so wants to be independent and we want to give him that.\n(4) I love our home and life, so wouldn't want to change that - but maybe do some minor upgrades here and there. We have cars that are not great, but are all we need.\n(5) we have some priests that are very special to us - we would want to give them money to work on their special projects (seniors, youth and missions in third world countries)\n(6) put the rest in a cash producing income fund so we can grow old comfortably (not in luxury) but be able to not have to worry about waiting for retirement checks to pay bills
1101109
you were a smith, carpenter, or farmer of some sort.  You pretty much did whatever your family was doing.  You could possibly be put into an apprenticeship by your parents (if you were a boy) and then you could learn the business/craft and take over that business eventually.
253552
It sounds to me like you (and many of the other answers) are missing something here - \n\nMoney is one factor, as is the drive time...but there are many more factors to consider.  The most important of them is your career plan. I would first figure out what my 10-year plan is then look at how each job fits/doesn't fit with that plan. If you don't have a plan, check out the link for all the information you will need to make one.\n\nToo many people miss the boat on this one, only to wake up some morning in 15 years hating thier life and can't figure out how they got there.
792345
Pay off my debt. Help my Parents and other family memebers out. Send my sisters and my son through good schools. By my dream house which is not much of nothing fancy. Go back to school myself. Invest most of the monies to make more. Yes and charities.
1022859
Don't jeopardize a lifelong career over this. It would be wonderful I know, but you can't afford to take that chance. You've worked too long, and too hard to risk it. Later, something might change, but  for now, NO!
712097
You don't tell us what you did in the military so it's a little difficult to offer any employment advice.  If you can, go home to your parents.  Let them know it will be for a short time and you will pay rent.  And then do so.  Next, contact your states Department of Human Services.  You may be eligible for aid while you are trying to get your life in order.  Some states have health insurance for children, WIC just to name a few.  You may even be eligible to housing assistance and childcare assistance.  Contact local temp. employment agencies and have them test your computer skills.  Let them know you are anxious to work, and are looking for a permanent position eventually but will work wherever needed until such a position is available.  If your computer/office/ factory skills are not up to par, look for work in your local Walmart, fast food places, etc. There are jobs that do start almost immediately however they don't usually pay that great so you may need help from loved ones.  Good Luck!\nPS.  Where's your baby's daddy?  He is legally responsible to provide financial support for the baby so ask DHS about routes to collect this money too.
1170560
First and foremost you have to think about what's best for your family.  If making more money, living in a better area, having a more secure future is on the table, take it.  I did it and it's been wonderful.  My children are in better schools and we will be able to send them to college now.  My family comes to visit on holidays or we go visit them.  Long distance phone calls are basically free now and the internet keeps us all in touch.   It's not hard to make new friends and it sure is nice to leave old baggage behind and start fresh.
801185
Find a job to support yourself and your family.
773258
I know someone that went through the same thing.  She has (4) children and stays home. She started her own home based business.  That keeps her busy, makes excellent money and has time for her and her family.  Have a look at this website.  www.opportunity4more.com.  The couple in the picture is the lady I am speaking about.  She would be great for you to contact and speak with.  She told me that she is much better now with staying home since she started her own home based business.  She  contributes ( a lot)  to the house hold income, feels good about what she is doing, has time for her kids and she also had time to do some personal development.  She has gone through welath creation and personal development courses that she highly recommends to someone like yourself.  Let me tell you she has helped me with my business and my lifestyle.  Take a look and see.
408245
if you are happy where you are..stay.  Change is always good as long as you are able to supoprt yourself and your child.  Give it a chance...plus there are more jobs in your related field where you are now.  New people, new job, this can be scary but not bad.  I admire you for having the strength to do it in the first place.  Stay where you are for at least 2 years and then decide if you think things where you are could work to your advantage.  Good Luck!
584688
I worked for my parents for seven years. I hated it most of the time I was there. I was even given half of the business. After working 60 - 90 hour weeks i finally told my parents I needed a break. We sold the business, I got some money and traveled Europe for a year, then the US. Tell them you need a break and that you'd like to explore some other possibillities. If they are good parents they'll understand and let you go. Just dont leave them in a bind, hire someone to replace you if you have to or see if you can take a vacation. You'll be ready to get back to work afterwards and if your not. oh well.
404030
My son had the same problem at age 15 and he found two elderly couples at the church who enjoyed their gardening but couldn't do the heavy work in the yard.  So for the entire summer he worked in their yards with them at a reasonable pay.  They were able to enjoy their gardening on a different level and he made a handsome paycheck plus he reaped the benefits of their experience in life.  it truly was a terrific situation.  \nHe, also, gave guitar lessons to very young children for a fraction of the cost of a professional teacher.  Parents were eager to hire him because when their 10 year old wants to learn guitar, it was a cheaper alternative to see if they really have the interest.  He financed his entire high school life with these two jobs and never had to work at a fast food restaurant.\nSee what you have to offer to people and use it.  Soccer lessons for little ones, musical lessons for little ones, afternoon reading to little ones, check out your local church  and see if there are any elderly folks in need of your services or elderly housing-these folks pay a very high price for chores that you could do for them at a better price and make quite a bit of money for yourself.  During the school year you could tutor little ones in their home.  \nThe other job that both of my children did when they were younger was pet sit for people who went on vacation and didn't want to board their animals.  My kids would go to their house,(the pets were happy about that) and feed and play with them.  \nGood luck