my mother got injured at work and when they were sopose to put her on light duty they didn;'t and she got reinjured worse and than was out of work for months due to this even though she had a doctors note they still fired her. She appealed it and losed. She worker for the government sio it's a lost case. She can't seem to find a job. I'm sure her age is something to do with it she's 50 with 15 years of nursing Assisant experience but not certified. She can't do that type of eork anymore because of the demand and is unable to do that kind of work because of what iis expected and her back is now not strong enough for it. But all interviewers believe that she is going to go back to nursing and will soon quit any job they give her. She lost her house and now she lives with me and my boyfriend and has o income her uneployment ran out and her car insurence will soon be canceled. I can't support her for ever. I love her but would like her to get back on her feet. Any suggestions?
2007-08-26 17:20:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
i understand what you are going through to a point my mother(she jst turned 60 in April) has been out of work for almost a year now. and no luck getting another despite the number of jobs she has put in applications to.
one thing i have suggested to my mother and something your mom might try is to contact Goodwill. they have training programs for the elderly.
2007-08-26 17:38:31 · answer #1 · answered by ladysilverhorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am now a SAHM. But I was not when my children were infants. At first my husband and I could not afford for me to stay home. Then I didn't want to because I liked working! I love my kids, but I really enjoyed my job and I never felt like my children suffered for going to a baby sitter. Eventually my desire to stay home increased, but I really struggled with leaving my good job, and the security it afforded us. By this time we had 3 children, my youngest was 1. Ultimately I decided that since the babysitter was being paid almost as much as I was it was worth it. My youngest started school this year, and I chose to go back to school myself before going back into the work force. I am now pregnant with #4 and I will take a couple semesters off, but I plan to finish my schooling and go back to work. Being a SAHM is a sacrifice, not only financially. I miss the adult conversation. I often feel like I live in my own little world that is limited by these 4 walls. I am really looking forward to going back to school and work!! Not because I don't like being a SAHM, but because I miss working. I would never trade the time I had with my children! But you are right, being a SAHM is not for everyone! My husband wanted me to stay home for a long time before I took the leap! I have never, and would never think less of a mother that has to work, or chooses to work. Every mom does the best they can to provide the best for their children, just because you work does not mean that you are any different. I do not look at my being able to stay home as a right, it is a privilege! So many mothers just flat out do not have the option! I am blessed that I can and I never ever take it for granted!! Some people are natural born caregivers ( I am not, but that certainly doesn't mean that I am not good at it!), and that is all they need to do to feel successful. I personally need more! But chose to wait until my children are older to do that. It is hard to imagine living someone else's life. I am sorry if you are treated negatively for your choices, whether it is here on ya or from family members. I have no doubt you have made the best decision for your family! Feel confident that you are a good mom for making those decisions. What people need to realize is that both options come with sacrifices!
2016-04-02 01:07:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look... she doesn't have to work hard, just smart.
We have an aging population. Her verifiable nursing experience puts her in a very good light. She just needs to update her resume and cast herself and her experiences in an upbeat light.
She can babysit house-bound elderly people while their primary caregivers are out running errands. I'm talking about simply sitting in the house to make sure the invalid is okay, and maybe make a simple lunch for them. There are agencies that book people for this. She can also print up business cards and make contacts with various social service organizations that might be able to refer people to her.
There is also a need for people that can handle estate sales for the families of deceased elderly people... often the adult children do not have the time or inclination to handle this, so she could handle the on-site estate sales (a garage sale by any other name) then sell what's left over eBay for a %. She can approach lawyers who handle wills and probate for this type of business.
In each of these scenarios, she can ask for letters of recommendation from her clients.
2007-08-26 17:54:48 · answer #3 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel bad for what is going on with your mother. My mother went through the same deal, thankfully she got back to work for the same company.
she can try to apply for homemaker, those people that help the elderly with their house work
- she can apply for a department store or supermarket
- apply to work for a child care
=/ I wish I could help and give more suggestions
2007-08-26 17:40:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she might have to go to a community collee n just get certified! itll b ok!
2007-08-26 17:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by libragirl_89@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋