I worked so hard, I missed my baby, drove over 300 miles a week, was exhausted for a year and a half to finish my degree. In November I drew up spreadsheets with possible income variations of our money, things we could pay off, a small second car payment we could afford...
And selfishly, I wanted my camera.
And now... I can't find a job. I feel so depressed or rather, down in the dumps. I've applied for quite a few things. I have no work experience. I need more than part time because I'd be having to be paying full-time child care. Colton can't go to public school yet so... blah.
I'm going to try to babysit starting mid-February. It won't be enough for a second car payment, but I could buy baby things, we could have pizza for dinner... I wouldn't have to pay for daycare...it sounds all nice and good.. but I'll have doctor's appointments...leaving parents having to find alternative care for that day....
I was thinking 3 kids max, $10/day = $600 a month. Surely that'd make a big difference in our income?
I'm also going to head my cousin's advice (HEY SUSAN) and try to get a few photography shoots, I could put that money away for diapers and bottles and such.
Jessi (HI JESSI) also gave me a link of an online telemarketing company... gonna check that out...
Its so frustrating. I had GRAND plans of FINALLY making money.. being someone. Everything is online. Submit your resume. Then, if they like your piece of paper they will call you. No more chance to make a case- prove your brains.
There is a financial aid office job posted at Del Mar College, but those hours extend to 6:30pm, and yeah- after 6 childcare would be OUTRAGEOUS.
=( Stupid Economy. Stupid Hormones.
I'll get over it tomorrow morning, I promise. Its payday so that means I get to get out of the house.
1 comment:
it is absolutely scary how you just described my life. i have no job experience, what little i do is being a cashier at a bookstore and that was six years ago, no one is hiring, and it sucks. juliet only goes to half day preschool, so day care is costly, and even though diego has financial aid, it is almost not enough. especially come fall when juliet will be attending the same private school. i've even lowered my pricing on the photography sessions just to get some work. it sucks. i have to have something in the fall job wise, i could be a teacher if i get my certifcate, but i don't know if i really want that. ok, i totally just had my own little blog here. my bad. point is: i know what you mean and are going through. let's hang in there together :)
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