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Venting on financial issues
I am so… frustrated and upset with myself. I feel sad and helpless and broken. I am 34 and a Very single mommy of a 4 year old boy working a full time job making decent money..
Despite working my butt off, I still can’t manage to make my bills. I literally never buy anything extra for myself, just basic bills and internet for my son. Here I am late on rent again by A LOT. Life is so expensive and I feel like I just can’t do it alone, I feel like I’m failing my son by always being late on rent or the car note or both and risking losing the things I need to be able to provide for him.
I don’t even know what to do to fix the issue. Like if I got a second job, not only would he never see me and would I be exhausted but I’d also have to spend the money I made at a second job on longer childcare hours or a night nanny. Seems pointless. And hopeless.
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I’m already doing nanny share. And I have a pretty good job as it is. Its the best money I think I could get for my field of work right now. I might have to find some work over weekends but not sure where I’ll find childcare for Saturdays and Sundays. It’s just a little hard to find care that comes to me because I live in a rural area
Thank you though for your kind words ❤️🩹
If you want to send me a message I’d be happy to review your budget with you and see where you can try and save! I can also help with couponing and meal planning around discounted foods 🤗
A good side hustle where you can have your little one is pet nannying. You can start on rover & it’s a peak season.
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I’m sorry that you’re going through this and feel like you’re failing your kiddo. It sounds like you are doing everything you can to be a good mom and provide. Without knowing the specifics of your budget, could you maybe look into different childcare that is more cost-effective? Maybe Nanny share might be a good way to save some money? Maybe you could also look into a different job or company? Perhaps you could find something that pays a bit more? I know it’s easier said than done. And I know advice from strangers is probably not worth much, but I hope things get better. Happy to listen if you just want or need to vent some more.