I work full time at the hospital as a OR scheduler and continuing to grow at the company because I have a job offer as a surgical tech. I work 5 days a week including weekends
My other job is a part time office clerk for water company, 2 days a week. I don’t have ANY days off.
Yes I’m tired because I don’t get any rest and anytime for anything else.
Ever since I started working 2 jobs, I’ve became more stressed out and depressed
I know this is going to sound real disgusting, but I’ve neglected my self by not taking care of myself. I’m gaining weight, my house isn’t getting cleaned, my hygiene is becoming horrible, all because I’m tired when I get off work EVERYDAY. I’m a single mom of a 5 year old who I don’t get to spend time with anymore except for 3 hours a day before I get up the next day to go back to work.
ONLY benefit of having 2 jobs is the extra income.
My son’s father isn’t in the picture so no I don’t get child support.
So my question, is this a good reason to quit my part time job or just suck it up?
My other job is a part time office clerk for water company, 2 days a week. I don’t have ANY days off.
Yes I’m tired because I don’t get any rest and anytime for anything else.
Ever since I started working 2 jobs, I’ve became more stressed out and depressed
I know this is going to sound real disgusting, but I’ve neglected my self by not taking care of myself. I’m gaining weight, my house isn’t getting cleaned, my hygiene is becoming horrible, all because I’m tired when I get off work EVERYDAY. I’m a single mom of a 5 year old who I don’t get to spend time with anymore except for 3 hours a day before I get up the next day to go back to work.
ONLY benefit of having 2 jobs is the extra income.
My son’s father isn’t in the picture so no I don’t get child support.
So my question, is this a good reason to quit my part time job or just suck it up?
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Dang girl, that's a tough spot to be in for sure. As a single mom, working your butt off like that is admirable. But from what you're saying, it also seems super unsustainable long term.
It makes total sense why you'd be burned out without any down time - you can't keep going full throttle nonstop. Your mental and physical health will keep declining until something breaks. And you deserve to have some semblance of a life outside work too, not just be a machine.
As much as the extra cash is sweet, it really ain't worth losing yourself or your relationship with your son over. Family time and self-care have to come before money, period.
If I was you, I'd quit the second job for now at least. Even if you take a pay cut, your mental health and bond with your boy are way more valuable. Maybe look for a side gig you can do from home or online on your days off instead to supplement.
Long term, you'll be in an even better position for promotions and opportunities at your main job if you're not run ragged. Think about what's truly important and keep yourself as your number one priority. Your son needs you happy, healthy mama! You got this - trust yourself boo 💪
Depends. If you quit your second job would you really be struggling. It’s good for you to be there as his mother. It’s also good for his father to be there which doesn’t sound like he’s even involved w his son. I don’t know the situation of why you two aren’t together, but your son is at a higher risk of getting into legal trouble. Right bot is a really crucial time in his life. It’s bad enough not having his father around, but not having you around too isn’t helping. You need to take care of yourself to be able to take care of him. If you’re neglecting yourself, you may be ok now but over time you may make yourself sick. Stress, lack of hygiene, things like that can weaken your immune system.
Well you already have a full time job, having a part time job on top of that is alright if you want the extra cash, though you have a job offer as a surgical tech which i assume the pay would be different.
It depends what you want in your life? Do you want to be tired all the time, not look after yourself or spend more time with your 5 year old son? or do you want to change that?