I have a great job as an elementary school teacher.I am also a divorced mother of 2 school-aged boys.Their father is a penniless "artist" who pays very little child support.He is often either not available during the day or cannot access a car.I have no family nearby, and just moved to my area, so I know few people.
Even if I only had myself to care for, I still am sick often enough (I have IBS, asthma, and bad ovarian cysts which need surgery soon) that I use up most or all of my sick days every year. In addition to my own illnesses, I have to stay home when my kids are sick. My youngest is susceptible to any virus around, plus he has bad asthma. I've used up all my sick days for the year, and the next time I miss I will get docked. But what's worse than losing the pay (as a teacher, I barely make ends meet) is that this position ends at the end of this year. I need a good reference to get a job next fall!
How can I find someone to care for my kids when they're sick?
2007-03-22
17:20:48
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