Sunday, June 13, 2010

Job Hunting Stinks!

Mike and I have been married nearly 17 years now and I have helped in one way or another financially 8 years out of the 17. My husband is an awesome provider and always works harder than many men I see. Right now, he is working 70 hours a week at the only job he could get after being laid off 18 months ago. We lost one third of our income at that time. I know our story is no worse than many others out there, it is just part of the "fourth turning" we are going through as a nation. (Read "The Fourth Turning" by Strauss and Howe.)

We have had a hard road...going to court 5 times in 15 years over Sam (costing over $20,000 for the 15 years in court/attorney fees - negating any money I received in child support), job losses, student loans, extreme medical bills ($30,000 in two years for one child) have added to our lot in life. We have always had our needs met and have had many luxuries in life - air conditioning, two cars, nice furnishings, etc. Not anything very expensive mind you, but middle of the road quality. I have felt very blessed and cherished as Mike's wife.

Unfortunately, I need to work part-time again. With homeschooling, this makes life a bit stressful and challenging. Many people say to me, "Put your kids back in school and you can work, no problem!" Anyone who really knows me understands that this is not an option for our family. We have a family plan that does not include public school. I am not judging anyone whose children are in public school as it is a great gift for nationwide literacy, it is just not for us.

So, if you know of any decent part-time jobs out there for me...please let me know! I am trying to become a substitute teacher (yeah, I hear your shock after reading the last paragraph). Missouri standards for subs is even lower than Arizona, so I qualify with a minimum of 60 credit hours of college education (I have more, but no Bachelor's degree). Please keep us in your prayers that I will be hired as a substitute teacher, this gives our family the most money for my hours worked and the most flexibility.

Thank you in advance for your prayers!

3 comments:

  1. Sending prayers and hugs your way! I think you would make the BEST substitute teacher! :d)

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  2. Good luck! Is Mike looking for something else, too?

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  3. Mike is looking for something, but he does not have a whole lot of time with how many hours he works. It's kind of a catch-22.

    We have both applied for things, but never been called back on anything yet.

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