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On the Board |
I was just curious as to what types of jobs people here have, and if your job is flexible when it comes to the being a single parent.
I work for a Non-profit Agency that helps people with disabilities. I'm actually a supervisor, and will be getting a promotion shortly too. (Yay!)  The money isn't that great, but I love what I do - and I can't complain at all about the flexibility. If I ever need to be off, it isn't a problem - might just take some rearranging of my schedule, but everybody understands. When my son is sick, I stay home with him - it's really nice. Being a supervisor, I am flexible with my own staff too - because I know what it's like to be a single parent, or just to have kids in general - so even though I wish they'd pay us all more money, the flexibility makes up for it. |
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"Parent on Board" Parent on Board |
I work in a small factory close to home. They make valances, curtains, and bedspreads for mobile home manufactureres. I cut the fabric for the curtains.
I really like my job because I am on my feet and keep busy. It's not a very flexible job though. We do go by a point system. As a team we work together to make a good bonus so when a lot of people do miss work it does affect the money we make. Pay could be better too but I really like my job compared to the job I hated before this one. And I made a lil more money at that place. I work between 45-52 hr a week depending on the schedule. I'd rather be a computer tech but I need to go back to college and finish my course. That's my plan for the future. |
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I am very lucky; I work and am a partner in my family furniture company. We are an internet based business so I work from home. I wear several hats, being that this is a small company along with running the company (insurance, taxes, banking, etc) I am the DBA & Print Material Designer. That�s how I can make my own hours. Sure, I have deadlines but most of the time I can work after my daughter goes to bed, so I can give her the undivided attention she deserves. The 3-5hrs of sleep I get a night is totally worth it. On the down side, I work 7 days and 60+ hours a week, I don't really interact with people, at least face to face, it gets pretty lonely. Before I got pregnant, I bartended (I was the head bartender) full time as well as running my business, I miss the social interaction but the pay off is my little angel and she is so worth it!
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I am New to SFV |
Hi, I am an Air Traffic Controller. The job is great I love the challenge, and the pay is great. However, the schdule has something to be desired. It is a straight 40 hour week, but the shifts rotate. The first two shifts are night shifts usually 230p to 1030p, then two day shifts 630a to 230p then a midnight shift 1030p to 630a. It gets tough. I am just getting ready to enter the single mom world and I sure that it is going to become more difficult. I know that my still husband will help but in some ways I don't want that much help from him. He has a alcohol problem and I don't like leaving my daughter with him alone all that much. One of the many reasons for the impending divorce.
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I am New to SFV |
Hi I also work for a non-profit organisation thats supports people with disabilities as an area manager. I have to say that I am very lucky with the flexibility and support I recieve as an employee and feel it's then passed throughout the company. Being a single mum you tend to quickly adapt to juggling loads of balls anyway but it's so helpful when you also feel supported in work. Kaz |
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On the Board |
I think it's awesome to find companies that truely understand that family comes first. We all have jobs to do, but when employers understand and support people putting their children first it makes for a much more pleasent atmosphere and they are able to keep good employees long-term. That's been my experience at least as a supervisor.
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Learning to Surf The Board |
I am an accountant for a property management company. Although our 40 hour week is mandatory, we do have the option of begining our day anywhere from 7am to 9am. We also receive 4 hours of sick time each month that accumulates if unused up to 120 hours. I am also fortunate to work for a woman who has children, although she is married. She does understand when you call in to say you have to stay home with a sick child.
Unfortunately, it is a pretty demanding job, and I find my self working overtime to get the work done when I do have to take time off, which can take a lot of juggling. It is also a 30 minute commute which makes it hard to get kids dropped off in the morning and picked up. It is a great company, but I may consider looking for something closer to home once my youngest is in first grade next year. Just hate to start over building up sick time and vacation. The first six months of this job where so stressful! |
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I am New to SFV |
I go to school part time. I am studing to be a labor and delivery nurse. When I am not in school I work at a bar and grill in my town. I am lucky my boss is also a single mom. She set me up with a care giver for my son when I am at work. My school has a free daycare.
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"Parent on Board" Parent on Board |
I work overnights at a hotel. I am a night auditor. Also the manager on duty. I work 5 nights a week. Unfortunately working overnights makes it tough finding someone to come in and cover your shift if you need to miss it for some reason. Luckily right now we have a relief night auditor who is more than happy to come in and work any of my shifts that I can't make. He understands where I am coming from being a single mom since he was raised by his single mom.
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"Moderator Proud father/grandfather" SFV JUNKIE!!! |
I am a general contractor, mostly do remodels. It gives me a fair amount of flexibility if I need it, though scheduling is mostly done to suit the customer. At least it means I usually don't start until right after school starts and most days I am done for the day before school lets out. Thankfully my daughter is getting old enough that I don't need to drag her along to go do estimates and material shopping such as I had to do when I first got custody, she was always good about it but does prefer not to have to go along if she doesn't need to, so once in a while I'll just leave her to her homework or something and get those things out of the way without her. The money is good so we don't have that hardship. One problem is vacations, though I can normally count on the last 2 weeks of December for the holidays, I sure would like to get some vacation during the summer to go camping while she is still young enough to go have fun(and me too) I keep telling myself I need to hire some more people to allow me even more flexibility to actually enjoy the fruits of my labor but it's hard to find people in the trades that are reliable enough and who would work to my standards. Yes, I am kind of anal about details but it has built me a good word of mouth clientelle in the 6 years I've been in business.
Maybe this will be the year I get a bigger crew and actually go camping or something this summer. There is always hope. |
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"SEEKING: 25th hour & 8th day" At A loss for Words - NOT! |
Hi all!
I am a Hair designer. I have been working at this for 21 years now and have for the last 3 years been renting a station and running my own business as opposed to being an employee. While you still need to be there when your clients are (available) I do have quite a bit of flexability. I work a 40ish hour 4 day week. Always off on Sunday and Monday unless there is a wedding or a regular client has an emergency (yes a hair emergency.. lol). Mondays off are great because many school holidays and field trips fall on Monday. Just the opposite for me than deconstructs, Holidays are booming! I have worked in the same salon now for 11 years. My daughter has grown up there. If push comes to shove ... she goes to work with me. She has fun, everyone finds something they need done and she earns a couple of dollars herself. |
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"Mod Member on Board" Board Beacon Parent |
Hi I thought I would add my views on this subject as it is on the opposite side of the coin.
Iam a Single Full time parent who is disabled.But I represent various Disability Awareness groups on my local town council.I do a lot of it from home,but if there was an essential meeting to which I had to attend the Council pay for Childcare and transportation costs and any other relevant expenses. I have just been offered a Teaching assistant post at my kids school with my youngest starting in September and it is pointless me going home for 2 1/2 hours.I have agreed to 2 hours per afternoon every other day and not in a class where my kids are. As I think this would be unfair to them,me and the teaching staff if there were disipline issues. Just thought I would add my input, Best Wishes, Mark |
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Learning to Surf The Board |
It's really interesting to see the variety of occupations of some of our members and how flexible (and not so flexible) their jobs can be when it comes to parenting. I am a service advisor for a large motor coach service facility here in Fla and to get time off to spend with my little girl always seems to pose a scheduling challenge. I have to schedule time for doctor's and school appts as late in the day as possible, so as not to conflict with work, get supervisor auth, then coordinate my afternoon so I can leave when I'm supposed to. I work 7:15 to 5 M-F and avoid weekends like the plague-I tell my employer that this is my time with my daughter. I think in the 3 years I've been with this company, I've only worked 4 or 5 Saturdays and even then I felt terrible for missing those few precious hours with her. I'm new to this forum (can you tell-I messed up the first reply!) and would love to hear from anyone interested in talking. Please keep in mind, I don't get the chance to get online much, so it may be awhile before I have an opportunity to respond. |
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