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School or work for a single mom?
I just found out today that my unemployment has run out. I am in school right now, 3 weeks into 2 6 week classes. I am also signed up for 2 more 6 week classes for the last half of the summer term. I have a two year old son who is in daycare monday through friday. Since my unemployment ran out I will not be getting any income except for my child support and my financial aid. I need some advice on wether I should put off going to school for a while and get a job, or if I should stay in school? I am scared that having a two year-old, having a job and being a full-time student will be too much on my plate.
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The only thing I could add to what dearcandore wrote is to check and make sure you have used up all the extebtsions you are entitled to. There have been several extentions granted adn the fact that you are in school to qualify for a better job may earn you an extentsion.
You need to ask these things of the benfit people as they are too harrased to ask each claiment. There may be other funds and programs you may qualify for as well. Don't be so proud as not to accept them in the short term. Your goal is a good job an better life for you and your child. do whatever it takes to get the schooling it takes to reach your goal.
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It does sound like this will be a difficult time for you. Only you know what your financial situation is. If you can pay the rent, childcare, and get food and gas, my advice is to continue with school. It will be hard and you will get tired, but try to remember that it is only for a season, and you're working toward a stable career that will eventually give you more time and money for your son. If you have a supportive family be sure to sit down with them and let them know that you'll be very very stressed for the next few months with school and you'll need their support whenever they can give it. But you're working towards something better. The good things in life never come easy, but the harder you work the sweeter it is when you finally reach your goal. You can do this. Its only for a season.
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