HELP! I am a full time working 23yr. old dad with a question!!!?

Question

I am a full time worker, so is my fiancee, shes almost done with school, and I have NO time to go to school, between keeping the house up, driving son to school and back, I just cant find time to make any money! We want to live comfortably. But its tough. Any ideas?... NOT LOOKING FOR GET RICH QUICK sites, just good carrer ideas, inspirations...self stories, I know youguys can help!

Answer 1

Think positive! I opened a business in 04', so I could, "be in control of my destiny". We made money and we lost money. Either we were rolling in it or we where completely strapped. This can be rough on your relationships and your sanity. The thing that helped me more than any book, any networking group, any advice was inner peace. Not in a spiritual way. I just mean, do the things you have to do as they pop-up. Don't avoid any situation, this just adds to your discomfort. That being said. If you can run your own business, you should try it. Start small (cheap). Anyone can own a company. Take what you are good and make it your own livelihood. My wife and I meet for lunch everyday. I am able to provide security for my family and have a flexible schedule. What ever you do keep believing in yourself. Good luck.

Answer 2

wish there was, but when your working and trying to pay for child care you just can't seem to get ahead.

I am a single mom doing the same thing, full time worker. I am not trying to go to school but I understand the strain your under.

Best bet, if you can find a family or friend who can watch the your son so you pick either go to school 1 or 2 nights a week or work another job 1 or 2 nights a week. Or, when your fiancee isn't at school or work, thats when you would either do another job or go to school.

You can make some extra money on weekends by mowing grass, or working a fast food place.

But in reality, no body wants to stretch their self that thin. Just wait it out.

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Answer 3

Well, if you're a full time worker, I can only give you a couple of options, both of which would be personally draining and sacrifical. The first is to take night classes at a college. Just take one or two at a time so that you can slowly get you toward a career. The second is to do online college. This way, when you get home from work, you can do the work. It will take a lot of the stress off of having to be at classes etc. You can just do everything from home! Of course, there will be deadlines for projects etc. but you will have that no matter what. Good luck to you and congratulations on getting married soon!

Answer 4

When your fiance finishes her education and begins to earn money, sign up for one or two courses a semester at your local college. Go right now and get a course book and look into what you might want to be when you grow up (just kidding, but a little serious). It really isn't expensive when you take courses a few at a time. You really just need to set your mind on it and do it. It's rough, but it can be done. After you get the coruse book, so right away and sign up for fall 2007 semester (when you have the classes set you will feel really good and have something to look forward to). And start writing down what you guys spend money on every day (do you get coffee at the local convenience store ont he way to work, buy a donut, smoke cigarettes, whatever) to look for ways you can save a little - instead of buying that coffee, make a cup at home and put that 75$ in a piggybank - you will be surprised how quickly change grows. Good luck and God Bless.

Answer 5

Well, you're only young yet. If you're cashflow is pretty steady and you're staying at the same pace, then that's at the very least barable. If things are going downhill and you're spending more than you're getting, then there's a problem.

But we'll assume things are steady. Your fiancée will be out of school soon - like you said, she's almost done. When she is finished with school she may be able to become more focussed with her job, or she may be able to get another job using whatever she got at school. This should help the cashflow. At the very least, in the time she was using at school she could be working for a second job.

Otherwise, I'm not sure. We'd all like to live comfortably!

Answer 6

You say that your fiancee is almost done with school....so when she's finished and has a career, would it be possible for you to go to school?

You wouldn't even have to go 4 years to get good results. Certification at a trade school or just an associates would be worth the money of classes.

If you're wanting to get extra money without furthering your education...then I guess just try searching your classifieds often....find something that you're qualified for that has better pay. Talk to friends/family, anybody who has 'connections' to get you into a better job.

It's rough when you feel under-qualified, under-experienced, and are stressed out about your finances. Just try not to get stressed, and look at all of your possibilities.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

my auntie and uncle worked very hard bringing up kids at a young age and also they worked full time (my auntie worked part time till the kids were at school) they also ended up fostering lots of children and at the age of 50 my uncle has finally retired and my auntie is now working part time again they have bought 2 houses got a caravan on a camp site and enough cash in the bank to be able to go abroad a few times a year and buy most things they want they did it through pure determination and hard work if your willing to put the work into do it you'll manage it
good luck

Answer 9

Money is not the end all and be all. The education will afford you honest increases in income. Spending time with you son is more important than not being there and then give him a video-game. Keep to your values, love your wife and family. People will help for we have all been there. Some of our children's favorite memories involve no money: taking walks to our secret places, collecting rocks & shells.

Answer 10

When your fiancee` finishes
her schooling
and begins her career-
Perhaps she can help support
your dream the same way you
supported hers.

Most likely you will still have
to work full-time, but check
into going to school at least part-time.
Many colleges nowadays, offer online courses
making it a whole lot easier for busy
moms and dads to fit school into their schedules.

Best Of Luck To You Both!