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Supporting myself and my son on my own

User Profile: placidPineapple1350
placidPineapple1350 April 6th, 2024

Hi


So for the last 1.5 years I have been a stay at home mom and my husband has completely checked out of our marriage. No matter what I say or try to do, change doesn’t last and we are not in a good place. I’m getting my ducks in a row because it seems inevitable that I will need to replace his income myself in the event of a divorce. I’m wanting to keep my son out of daycare mostly because I live in an area where the nearest daycare is 40 miles from my house. I have no one I really trust to do at home daycare where I am either, and I’d just prefer to keep him with me. I’m racking my brain on ways I can make a livable wage from home or with my son around and I am not having much luck. I have tried flex jobs and every job website available. I’ve applied to so many jobs and I haven’t gotten any responses yet. I am taking college classes in ECE this summer and have applied to daycares as assistants but still nothing. I need to be able to support myself and my son, so I guess I’m just seeing if anyone who has been in a similar position has any helpful insight. I’d be up for starting a business (not mlm, not my thing) but I am so lost as to what kind of business I could do and how I could fit it to my life.

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User Profile: MindfulJourney22
MindfulJourney22 April 7th, 2024

@placidPineapple1350 i m sorry to hear you are going through so much right now, it indeed seems like very overwhelming n must have been very tough for you. I hope you get a job soon or a support you deserve also know that we are here for you and i wish you best.

User Profile: Mya000
Mya000 April 7th, 2024

@placidPineapple1350 I'm truly sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing in your marriage and your search for work-from-home opportunities. It's clear that you're doing everything you can to ensure the well-being of both yourself and your son during this difficult time.

While I may not have all the answers, I'm here to offer support and listen to your concerns. Sometimes just having someone to talk to can provide a sense of comfort and clarity. If you ever need to brainstorm ideas or simply want to share your thoughts, I'm here for you. Take care of yourself, and remember to be kind to yourself during this challenging time 💖

User Profile: adventurousBranch3786
adventurousBranch3786 April 7th, 2024

@placidPineapple1350. I have a neighbor that does pet sitting out of her home. I have heard of people who babysit other children or elderly at home.

User Profile: compassionateCar7091
compassionateCar7091 April 10th, 2024

I'm sorry you're going through it you can become a posher with Poshmark app, sell stuff online