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i'm done with my CNA course (paying out of pocket) i just have to take the GA exam. i applied for a job at an ALF and they pay around $8-8.50 per hour. i'm also want to take prereqs for nursing school. i'm thinking about moving out of my boyfriend's house (he doesn't work and i'm working at Jcpenneys) to this 1 bedroom apartment ($365 a month plus some utilities) but i don't know if i can make a living off $8 an hour.

I really want to move out on my own without any distractions from him. he knows this is hard work that i'm about to put in and he wants to play like it is no big deal. now my question is can i make it financially as a CNA. i want to work the 7-3 morning shift and take classes in the afternoon or evening. is it possible? i really need some advice. i want to live by myself and have no kids.

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You have gotten some great advice from all the above posts. I can tell that this guy is not going to change and you won't be able to change him. You are smart to get out now. My sister married a guy who has never worked and never will work, she then had three kids with them. She is now a very sad and bitter person because she would like to do so many things but she can't on her income. Please don't let this be you. Follow your instincts and go for your dreams of becoming a nurse.

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Thanks everyone for the advice. I decided to move back in with my parents (they are cool with it). I dont have alot to go. It isnt a long time maybe a semester. After i told my boyfriend what i was doing and where i was going, he started to complaining and wanted me back.

Im getting my cert. And going back to school and finish my preqs (was in school but left). I made good grades (got a 3.6 gpa). After meeting him it just got real bad for me. I was struggling from school to school trying to get myself together. But with a person like that in your life it makes it real hard to concentrate on anything. IT IS NO EXCUSE BUT LOVE WILL MAKE YOU DO SOME CRAZY THINGS. After a few classes im going to northern va to george mason university. Wish me luck.

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Thanks everyone for the advice. I decided to move back in with my parents (they are cool with it). I dont have alot to go. It isnt a long time maybe a semester. After i told my boyfriend what i was doing and where i was going, he started to complaining and wanted me back.

Im getting my cert. And going back to school and finish my preqs (was in school but left). I made good grades (got a 3.6 gpa). After meeting him it just got real bad for me. I was struggling from school to school trying to get myself together. But with a person like that in your life it makes it real hard to concentrate on anything. IT IS NO EXCUSE BUT LOVE WILL MAKE YOU DO SOME CRAZY THINGS. After a few classes im going to northern va to george mason university. Wish me luck.

Glad to hear it. I was about to quote nursemike and say his advice, going with the parents if possible, was excellent. But, no need, you beat me to it.

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