Nervous about work + school + family!

[HeyHeyitsMaay]

I start school August 25th. I have 2 girls, who start school the same day I do, going into 2nd and 4th grade.

I just got a call about an interview for a job that's 1 mile from my school, the hours are right after school until 8:30 p.m. monday through thursday, and 4 hours in the morning on saturdays.

I already told the woman interviewing me that I would have clinicals beginning in November, and they would be 1 day per week and then extend to two days. She said that was fine.

My school is a lot more laid back than I originally expected, so little rules that a lot of people have to deal with at other schools aren't in place at mine so that helps a lot as far as stress of looking good in class, getting caught with a drink or not having the right uniform on, hair done correctly etc.

But, can I do this? We sort of need the money.

I just don't want to waste my financial aid, hurt my family, and mess up my education with this job.

your opinions?

thx!

[Jules A, MSN]

If you have reliable child care and are a decent student I would definitely go for it. Myself and many of my classmates worked through school and did great. I would have been more stressed out to have been broke and living off savings! It takes a lot of organization and hard work but whether you work or not your family will have to be willing to make some adjustments during this time. It will be worth it for your family's future, imo. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[p2o8]

Oh I so agree with Jules A. It is so worth it!! My kids have gotten the biggest kick that their mommie had homework, takes tests, can't stay up late, and is going to be a nurse. I had to work also. We are family with 7 children. Actually, there were times when I went to work that it was like taking a break. I could leave everything else behind me and focus on my patients in long term care!! It is a chance of a lifetime to go to nursing school. Enjoy and congratulations on you and your families new journey.

[whippoorwill]

I am a mother of three. I decided not to work, I quit my job. I decided that it was too much of an investment of both time and money and I wanted to give it my all. 18 credits plus time for my family is enough, I didn't want the added stress of work and worry that I wasn't applying enough to my family and school. I am fortunate that my husband makes a nice living so me not working isn't too much of a problem. It was a tough decision though, I have never not worked and I didn't want to feel like I was not providing for my family....good luck with your decision.

[LovesLucy]

Go for it! Worst case scenario, if you find that school or family is suffering, you have to quit or cut back on hours. As long as you do so with plenty of notice, you will be fine. It sounds like your new employer is used to students and is willing to be flexible. I have gone the opposite extreme....

I will be starting an 11 month LPN program in Jan. followed by the RN transition at the local community college. Knowing that I was going to push it fully, I decided to quit my job, move into my mother's 2 bedroom 1 bath condo with my 3 year old daughter (a bit nervous about that) and focus fully on school. I am fortunate that I get a sizable monthly child support. I could feasibly do this without living in my mom's place, but having her for support, back up child care, stability for my daughter (while I am going crazy with my nose in a book).

My last day of work is 9/27 and I move on 10/1. I am so excited about the next step that I feel everyone's excitment, nerves, etc.

[duranurse]

i know how you feel...i also start lpn school on monday, and so do my kids. my daughter will be starting 1st grade, and my son will be in 2nd. i am so nervous that i have been breaking out into hives for the last 2 weeks. not to mention i have a husband at home with a severe case of bell's palsy. i have been taking care of him and trying to get everything done before we all start back to school. i already have homework, and i'm stressing over that. i think tonight i will have a big glass of wine, sit back and relax and try to enjoy the ride!:wink2:

[bellalen]

Im a mother of four, all under 11 and my youngest turns three this Friday and I work full time. I go to school part time on the weekends so I really work 7 days a week 24/7. Im in the 4th week of my second term. My school is very strict about everything. Im here to say if you have the will and the drive you can do anything! Im doing this for myself, sure this degree would be helpful for my family, but thats not why I am putting myself through all this reallly. Its much more selfish then that, I want to be able to stand with my head held high and say that I achieved this for me, glad to gloat that I am maintaing a A average this term, a strong B in term 1. I have the wonderful support of a great husband, and mom. So to all those that feel discouraged, don't be because its really not that long even though it is that hard. Push on so we all can stand tall and be counted!:wink2:

[HeyHeyitsMaay]

I've decided against working while doing the full-time school thing. For everyone that does it...honestly..you're a hero.

I'm in a very difficult situation right now, but nothing is impossible. I just decided that I'd be setting myself up for failure if I tried to work and deal with everything else. I don't have a support system and just the past couple of days has been excruciating. Y'all are truly amazing for managing work + kids/family + school.

[FAVORED1]

Hi. I recently decided to go into the LPN/LVN program at Sheridan Tech in Broward County, FL. I'm a single mother of 2 (11 & 2 year olds) & I currently work a full time schedule. I hope to start the January term. My concern is whether or not to work part time or just quit my job all together! I have put nursing school off for sooo long. I really want to see it through to the end. Any suggestitons, advice or what have you will be greatly appreciated. Is anyone else attending this school or planning to? Thanks in advance:confused: