Should I quit my job or quit school?

Question

This sucks I have a part time job and I am a full time student and a full time sigle mom. I just got this job 1 mt ago but I am complety sressed and totally tired all the time and after my daycare expenses are paid for I only make $1.00 an hour. It seems logical to just quit but my best friend wen't out of her way to get me this job & i told her I would'nt make her look bad. I have no time for homework or my daughter. What should I do and How do I do it.

Answer 1

I'm not sure what you would do for money if you quit your job so I can't give you a complete answer. I assume that you must have something to fall back on or else you wouldn't even ask the question.

I would suggest you find a fellow student who is also a single parent (it doesn't have to be a mom; it could also be a dad) and pool your resources. You'd be able to split childcare costs. On weekends, one of you could take both kids on Saturday while other studies, then switch on Sunday.

I would urge to you try to stay in school if at all possible (i.e. if staying in school doesn't mean that you'll starve). It wouldn't be a good course of action to shortchange your future because of temporary hardship today. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 2

Please try and stay in school.. I can relate - I know how difficult it is to work and school at the same time.. I eventually quit the job although it was my DREAM job.. I know I should finish school first.. Don't worry about your best friend - make your choices for yourself and for your daughter - not for your friends.. If she is a true friend she will understand. With daycare you are right - that just is not worth it.. Your daughter can have a better life in the long run if you finish school and get a degree. Maybe you should cut down on your number of classes if nothing else - but don't quit altogether.. If you are going to a major college- try switching to a community college - you can still an AA degree and its easier and cheaper. Less homework and easier to get part-time

Answer 3

well, same thing happened to my parents when my brother kyle was 15. he decided he'd quit school and he got my parents in a lot of trouble by the truancy court. Well he got a job at publix but quit without giving them any notice. He was rebellious and didn't obey the rules of the house which were simple " no smoking inside, don't bring friends over when im not here" kind of things, well now hes 16 and moved to virginia to live with his fiance. He's finding it hard but it was his mistake. When he lived with us at my dads house he wasted stuff and was disrespectful, its really hard and just have to work it out little by little, kick her out for a week or so if she doesn't listen, then she'll see how easy it was at mom's house.

Answer 4

Tell your friend you appreciate her help but unfortunately this job just is not the fit for you. I was a single Mom until my son grew up (since he was three} it is not worth it to work that much. You miss so much of the childs life. Maybe financial aid at school can help. Sign up for aid thru the county. Don't be so proud as I was, get financial help where ever you can so you can spend time with your child. It may save you from alot of guilt when they grow up. No job is worth the stress. If you have a heart attack from the stress where will your child be then, without you. Good Luck!!

If she is really your friend she will understand and want whats best for you. If not quit her as well as the job.

Answer 5

Do what you need to to make ends meet. Everybody gets in the situation now and then where they have to make a hard choice. You need to do what you feel is right but don't leave yourself short. It sounds like you need this job to support yourself and your child. If you can just hang in there until you are finished with school then it will be worth it and you can someday look back and be proud of how hard you worked to get where you are. One dumb decision however will change that senerio into one of you wishing that you had done something with your life.You and your child are the one that has to live forever with whatever choice you make.

Answer 6

Find a way to make it work. See if you can get someone to help out with the little one. I met my wife who was working full time and busy person as well. Some how she got through her masters while pregnant. Depends on how bad you want it, I guess. Good luck.

Answer 7

Live with mom and dad again until you can go and take care of your daughter/son. Don't quit school, just be a part time student if you can. Actually if you're in high school don't quit now, you're almost there! If you are in college you can take your time, no one is rushing you.

Answer 8

well,you're not alone. My sister is in familiar situation as you too.
If u can afford not to work, you should quit it. But dont quit it just for the sake that u feel like a failure everyday. It's not good to quit when u're feeling down like that.

Make sure u quit because u have somethingelse better to do. If it's true that u have somethingelse better to do, i think u should quit.

your friend will understand if u give her good enough reason.

Answer 9

You need to keep the job for now, but keep looking for another one. Also, if you are low-income, then there are resources to help pay for your daycare costs. Contact your local Department of Health & Human Services, or what ever they classify it as in your state, and find out about daycare subsidy.

Answer 10

Stay in school--school will help you get a better job--quit the job--being with your daughter and continuing your education will be better in the long run--explain to your friend it just wasn't working for you. A good friend will understand.