Working and a Student

Wilma Gale - posted on 12/09/2009

you hang in there! i was once in your shoes but i made it. my girls were little while i was in school.i also felt like i was neglecting them but in the end everything worked out okay. since i went to school one of my daughters has since gone to nursing school and the other is in dental assistant school now. you are a great example for your children and other people as well.

Lily Grace @ Lailatul Shaqirin - posted on 12/05/2009

Unavoidable matters arises..if you made the decission...a student and at the same time as a mother of your children. This happens to me oso..and sometimes i got the unstable feelings cause i couldnt divide the best time for my children and studying..well..we should be strong...dont let everything loss in a click of time..we can be a good mother..

Sandra - posted on 12/05/2009

keep up the good work1 I have been a single mum since my daughter was 3months old! I have now finished studying after 3 years and working part time! I made up time with my girl at wkends! I now have my own buisness and all the hard work was worth it!

Danielle - posted on 12/03/2009

Good for you! I am currently working part time and going to school full time, and my baby is only 6 months old. I feel awful and still get choked up every time I have to leave her at home. I am lucky because she stays with her grandma while I am away. Just remember you are doing all of this for your little ones and in the end it will pay off. Congrats on nearing graduation :-)

Debbie - posted on 12/03/2009

I know the feeling. I work full time, go to school full time, and intern. I have a baby boy and sometimes i feel so bad. However, i try to make the best of the time we have together. I know i am doing the right thing to make him a better life, that is part of being a mommy too. You are only trying to do the samething. congratulations on your nearing graduation!!!

Shelly - posted on 12/03/2009

Hi Stephanie, I know how you feel, I too am studying for a degree and working, not only do I not see my boys very much but also my house is a tip. Take the ups with the downs as it will all be worthwhile in the end, well at least thats what i keep telling myself! :)

CHRISTINE - posted on 12/03/2009

AT THAT AGE THEY WONT REALLY REMEMBER YOU NOT SPENDING ALOT OF TIME WITH THEM. JUST USE THE TIME THAT YOU HAVE WITH THEM AND MAKE IT MEANINGFUL. PLUS YOUR ALMOST DONE

Shellie - posted on 12/03/2009

Congratulations! You're on the way to a successful future. You are showing your kids what it is to work hard and still be there for your family. I'm a single parent and nursing student. My daughter is 3yrs and it feels like such hard work to be a parent and work/study but I will get there in the end. So many times I feel like quiting but apparently that's normal!! I hold onto the fact that in a couple years the future prospects for me and my girl will be better than it is now. I know that if I quit, I'll be right back at the beginning. Keep going and good luck!

Laurel - posted on 12/02/2009

I remember how that was when I started my first program, worked as a social worker, and had a small child at home. I am currently unemployed, which i eneded up embracing, but I'm in my last year of a M.A. in teaching. That means I'm "working" for free all day, going to class in the evenings, and trying to get home to spend time with my two toddlers while my husband rushes out the door to his own classes.



It's hard, but I think you just have to focus because after you finish this year, things will be so much better. And remember that you are doing it for your kids. I get frustrated with my daughters questions while I'm trying to write a paper, but I created a schedule of sorts where I'm mommy for awhile and then student. It leads to late nights and exhaustion during the day sometimes but I just remind myself that getting this done is the most important thing for our future.



Your kids will understand, if they even think to remember it, later on. Don't neglect them completely but it doesn't make sense to pay for graduate school and do poorly.

Marie - posted on 12/02/2009

You're awesome! And yes DON'T GIVE UP!!! I've been in your shoes (although I only have 1 child). I'm currently on my way back to school to do my doctorate degree and I'm a little nervous about making sure I have the time to actually sleep! But keep doing what you're doing! I applaud many women like you!

Inger - posted on 12/02/2009

You go Girl! Don't you dare give up! You are doing an outstanding job. Hang in there. It will all pay off at the end. You will be so amazed of how far you have come at the end, your accomplishments. What off time and break time you do have, make your time count with your children. Whether it is watching a movie together at home or playing a game with them. Cook together, listen to them, read together. I grew up in a single parent household and my mother was a nurse, she spent many long hours away from me. When she was off we would do things like that. Be that good example for your girls.