Hey all, just wanted to hear from any single parents that are finding it hard to get through their degrees. Im not working at the moment, but as a result find the money situation a trial.

It is extremely hard to juggle study/parenthood/work and then find time to have a social life as well.

I would love to hear from some parents in similar situations. Im thinking about going back to work in the near future but the prospects seem a little daunting. I really want to get through my degree as fast as possible so i can work in the field that i studying for.

I cannot relate since I do not have kids but if you are lucky enough to have friends and family that can help in the family and financial side that is a big plus for the social life you just have to hope to find a guy that will understand your situation and be willing to work around your schedule in his courtship.

Ah my god, it always sound so easy from the outside,
two cent worth from a single and childless guy.

Anyway good luck in your journey.

Originally Posted by MissL

Hey all, just wanted to hear from any single parents that are finding it hard to get through their degrees. Im not working at the moment, but as a result find the money situation a trial.

It is extremely hard to juggle study/parenthood/work and then find time to have a social life as well.

I would love to hear from some parents in similar situations. Im thinking about going back to work in the near future but the prospects seem a little daunting. I really want to get through my degree as fast as possible so i can work in the field that i studying for.

I know exactly what you mean there MissL. I'm studying as well but due to bad health these past 12 months and being a single parent to 2 girls at home, just haven't got very far. About all we can do is just keep struggling along..and stop being so hard on yourself ....in the end it will all be worth it

Take a bit of time out for yourself as well..that is a must for your own sanity

cheers
Sexci

Hey guys, yeah its hard... But that’s why we do it hey? I don’t think i would get through without my little one for motivation.

Well in many ways she is motivation, and in other ways just a little pain in the bottom. LOL but i really enjoy my study too, it is what i want to do and I just cant wait to graduate and get out there, only 2 ½ years to go.

Well my daughter starts school next year so i think that will make things a lot easier, and also give me more flexibility with lectures etc.

Originally Posted by Sexci_Mamma

I know exactly what you mean there MissL. I'm studying as well but due to bad health these past 12 months and being a single parent to 2 girls at home, just haven't got very far. About all we can do is just keep struggling along..and stop being so hard on yourself ....in the end it will all be worth it

Take a bit of time out for yourself as well..that is a must for your own sanity

cheers
Sexci

Thanks sexi, good luck with your study too. I agree with taking time for your self as it is a great benefit to thoes you love too when you feel more relaxed and generally happy.

I hope you are feeling better now, is not good being ill...

Originally Posted by MissL

Hey all, just wanted to hear from any single parents that are finding it hard to get through their degrees. Im not working at the moment, but as a result find the money situation a trial.

It is extremely hard to juggle study/parenthood/work and then find time to have a social life as well.

I would love to hear from some parents in similar situations. Im thinking about going back to work in the near future but the prospects seem a little daunting. I really want to get through my degree as fast as possible so i can work in the field that i studying for.

Social Life? what is that? I have been a single mum for over 4 years, I have 3 children ages 13, 11 and 9 years and I have just gone back to Tafe this term. I'm not finding it hard to get through My study because it is very easy at the moment But gee after being out of the work force for over 11 years it is very hard getting back into a routine of being at school myself by 9am after dropping all 3 kids off to school. Housework lol it will always be there, just when you catch up the kids make another mountain for you to do, it never ends. The government pay PES now ( Pensioner Education Supplement) it helps a little but isn't enough to employ a housekeeper to clean for you while you're not home. Just concentrate on the study for now, work can come later when you have the degree and the housework is not going anywhere hun.

Hi there I'm a Single Dad who went back to get my PhD and also a MBA. The study is completed for now, and I'm in a good job, but can I say that the study opportunity was a key factor in me redesigning myself after leaving an abusive relationship.

Now I have a good job, a great kid who also uses the fact I went back to study as incentive to his development both in school and beyond it, and am slowly building up that social life again!

Yes it's hard, and my work opportunities sometimes dropped to nearly nothing! But now is a different story. And I have about 3 years to go before the debt from studies is paid off, and i can then just pay off the new mortgage!

ADM

well done mild...your son must be very proud of you

Originally Posted by MissL

Hey all, just wanted to hear from any single parents that are finding it hard to get through their degrees. Im not working at the moment, but as a result find the money situation a trial.

It is extremely hard to juggle study/parenthood/work and then find time to have a social life as well.

I would love to hear from some parents in similar situations. Im thinking about going back to work in the near future but the prospects seem a little daunting. I really want to get through my degree as fast as possible so i can work in the field that i studying for.

You must continue with your studies it will be worth in the end, ive done just what your doing but i worked as well it now paying off, and i have to good kids who are follwing my foot steps to uni, stay strong and you will make it, then you will lokk back and think what was all the fuss about.When u have finished studying you will have to time to go ot and enjoy urself, its not a life sentance good luck

Originally Posted by MissL

Hey all, just wanted to hear from any single parents that are finding it hard to get through their degrees. Im not working at the moment, but as a result find the money situation a trial.

It is extremely hard to juggle study/parenthood/work and then find time to have a social life as well.

I would love to hear from some parents in similar situations. Im thinking about going back to work in the near future but the prospects seem a little daunting. I really want to get through my degree as fast as possible so i can work in the field that i studying for.

I can relate to this one really well actually. I would love to find a job a couple of days a week but unfortunately, I have clinical placements that are part of my course every 2 months for 2 weeks at a time so its kinda hard to find an employer that will give you the time off to do that.

It is a struggle but if I can at least try and turn it around for you and give you a positive, its something that you are doing for YOURSELF!! Imagine when you graduate how proud of yourself you will be because you achieved the end result despite your struggle. Perhaps try to plan your study times, speak to a counsellor at school who can help get you into a "workable" routine. I seperated only last May and thought it was all too hard but I've continued to battle on and despite our battles, we can be so strong when we want to be.

I don't know how old your kids are but maybe see if someone can look after them for a bit while you take some time out for yourself and always remember to stand back and just take a good look at how far you've come. I really do wish you all the best with your studies, in the long run, I am sure it will benefit you greatly. Cheers