I am a mother to a 3 year old and 22month old. On Oct 2 I will start a FT job that is M-F from 8A-5P. Now I have worked in the past but since having my kids it has been mainly PT or longer shift so I have always had like 2-5 days off.
I am exited about this job but need advice on how other working moms manage their time with family,household duties, work, and school. Oh yeah I will be taking a Chemistry class,also. My BF is here and helps but he works longer days than me.
So any advice will be helpful. Thanks
2006-09-22 14:22:38 · 5 answers · asked by anjelahoy 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I'm a mom and work full time, as does my husband. We are in the same situation as most working families.... we can't afford for either of us to not work.
So... I empathize with you. But... your new job will probably hold a lot of excitement for you and will be a chance to meet some new people and offer some new challenges.
As to how we manage our time.... it's hard, no doubt about it. After my son goes to bed, i do at least one load of laundry, clean the kitchen, sweep, shower, pay bills, etc. I buy in larger quantities and keep a few frozen dinners in the freezer for emergencies. My husband and I stagger our work times slightly (he from 9-5, me from 10-6) so that our son is in day care as short a time as possible... i drop him off, he picks him up.
I wish I was with my son all day, but I really like his day care --- and he actually has a lot of fun there during the day.
Just try to keep as organized and as rested as possible.
Good luck :)
2006-09-22 15:09:33 · answer #1 · answered by ga_morton 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Weekends are your friend so make the most of it. Prepare meals then for quick fixes after work, get a crockpot so food can cook slow all day. Throw a load of clothes in the wash before work, toss in the dryer when you get home and fold after the kids are in bed. You just have to budget your time. I am a single mom and have worked full time. Its hard but go easy on yourself. Its ok if the house/laundry/chores only get done once a week.
2006-09-22 21:27:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not easy to go to school and work so the best way is do the best you can and start a plan. Make it easy for yourself and I hope you drive there are child care who will give you a discount for going to school and working most chilcare open at 6am close at 7pm look around
2006-09-22 21:57:54 · answer #3 · answered by imspoila 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The minute that I hear about a "boyfriend" (who is obviouly living with you and not married to you), I know this isn't good, and now the problem is going to be worse with you working full time.
What is the story about their father and your broken home?
Perhaps we should ask you, "Who is going to take care of your children?" I don't think that the "boyfriend" should even be around them, quite honestly.
I'm very concerned about this entire situation and don't like the sound of it.
2006-09-22 21:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
That sux that you took time and money away from you by having to work part time because of you having kids. you could have had a nice vacation by now.
2006-09-22 21:47:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋