Mom Confessions
Hello everyone :)
I'm going anon, bc I'm embarrassed that I don't have more to say for myself (Although one day I will)
I'm 22 and pregnant with my first baby. I am a high school graduate, but have not attended college yet. I come from a crazy home life, I know that's not an excuse but life has been rough for me these last few years since graduation.
Now, I have my own apt in my name, living with my long time boyfriend, my own car, and a full time job. I keep thinking about the future a lot. How am I gonna work, go to school, and handle a newborn?
I KNOW it will be hard, but I'm not giving up on getting my schooling done.
So my question is, what are some good career choices? I was thinking about going to become an LVN. That's 1.5 years of school. I would do that at Galen, which is a school that only does nursing programs. Then after that, I could become an RN.... However, it's a trade school. So I wouldn't feel like that's sufficent. Going to a regular college would make this process SO much longer, as I'd have to get my basics done and that'll take a couple years alone.
I want to provide my future child with the best possible life I can. Not having a degree and a career is not an option for me. I'd feel like a failure.
What would you suggest? What would you do? WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU OFFER A FIRST TIME MOTHER?
WHAT ARE SOME LEGITAMATE QUICK CAREER CHOICES?
My head is spinning here, I'm sorry this post is all over the place.
Replies
-
Ultrasound tech radiology tech lpn rn are higher paying quicker school jobs. Don't settle for a certificate for anything. Get the degree. -
You could get a CNA and get hired at a nursing home and work towards your rn. I know some nursing homes offer to pay for school to get a person to the rn level.
-
I wouldn't go for an LVN or LPN. Too much school without enough money.
Radiology tech is a good choice. It's usually 2 years and then you can OJT to further your career and specialize. The pay is better than LPN, too.
I'm am X-ray tech, and I have a double registry in mammography. -
THANK YOU. THOSE ARE GREAT SUGGESTIONS!
Quoting angevil53:
Ultrasound tech radiology tech lpn rn are higher paying quicker school jobs. Don't settle for a certificate for anything. Get the degree. -
To become a radiology tech, I'd have to complete my basics at a community college, and that alone will take me 2 years at the least :/
Quoting mommybecky:
I wouldn't go for an LVN or LPN. Too much school without enough money.
Radiology tech is a good choice. It's usually 2 years and then you can OJT to further your career and specialize. The pay is better than LPN, too.
I'm am X-ray tech, and I have a double registry in mammography. -
My daughter is planning on becoming a pharmacy tech. It pays 10-11 hourly in ok. Then she will earn her way up to a pharmacist while working. -
I make 10$ an hour working at a call center right now. It's not enough for me to raise a child on. I thought pharmacy techs got paid wayyyy more than that.
Quoting thecoffeefairy:
My daughter is planning on becoming a pharmacy tech. It pays 10-11 hourly in ok. Then she will earn her way up to a pharmacist while working. -
Not in Oklahoma. The cost of living is low but so is pay. I think most people make around 7-8 at call centers here.
Quoting Anonymous:
I make 10$ an hour working at a call center right now. It's not enough for me to raise a child on. I thought pharmacy techs got paid wayyyy more than that.
Quoting thecoffeefairy:
My daughter is planning on becoming a pharmacy tech. It pays 10-11 hourly in ok. Then she will earn her way up to a pharmacist while working.
-
Research more schools. There are hospital programs that don't require prerequisites. They prefer them, but they aren't required.
Quoting Anonymous:
To become a radiology tech, I'd have to complete my basics at a community college, and that alone will take me 2 years at the least :/
Quoting mommybecky:
I wouldn't go for an LVN or LPN. Too much school without enough money.
Radiology tech is a good choice. It's usually 2 years and then you can OJT to further your career and specialize. The pay is better than LPN, too.
I'm am X-ray tech, and I have a double registry in mammography.
-
BUMP BUMP BUMP BUMP