Is it worth it for a single parent of four to go out to work?

i've been out to work in the past and found i was worse off, what can parents do to eard cash?Is it worth it for a single parent of four to go out to work?
Try looking for a work at home opportunity. Opening your own daycare, I know people who make money selling on eBay, maybe look into that.Is it worth it for a single parent of four to go out to work?
No. You should stay at home and continue to teach your children that it is ok to have sex outside of marriage. The government will take care of all of your poor choices. Hard work never pays. Right?
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Well, it depends if you have any kind of support network. I understand the money issue, you would almost have to pay your whole check to daycare and then if you were getting any benefits from the government they would say you did not need them because you were making the money, even though it is all going to daycare. here is a thought, have you tried going back to college?? That way, you can increase your earning potential while maintaining your benefits, get a break from the kids, and probably get some money in your pocket, as your grants for school do not count against your benefits. Other then that, you may want to try and work from home or under the table so that you do not have recordable income until your kids are in school and you do not have to pay as much in daycare expense. Another option is having a teen relative babysit for you in exchange for room and board if they want to get out of their parents house. I am currently doing this.
Well my mum is in the same situation.





She is a single mother of four.





But we are 19, 17, 14 and 12 so can look after ourselves quite well. But she isn't at work ALL of the time.





Try getting a part time job somewhere, anywhere. Maybe go in to working at a school so you work the same hours as your children are at school.





Things such as


-counselling


-teaching


-one of those people who gives special attention to those who need extra assistance etc








Maybe computing at home? Try some things where you can work at home. they'll be good.





Good Luck.





But this answer is probably useless, i am only 14 so probably don't have the life experience to answer this question the way you want it answered!
Day care is a good idea- you know how expensive it is and other people need good care for their children. Even one child a week can bring an extra 100 to 150 a week in some areas more.
YES. If only to get away from them for a while, or to have some type of social life
yes, it good to get away
depends on ages of children as you need to think bout childcare.. how much job pays and if you would be better off? some people think they will be better off but once eveything is worked out your not
Hello Skye,


if the financial benefits aren't there, you have a problem. Having someone look after young children while you work can really take the cream off your wage. With 4 children, I expect you are getting some form of Govt assistance, but it can be hard to make ends meet. There are many ways to utilise the internet to earn extra income, without spending much more than your time. If this idea appeals to you, look me up on Yahoo IM (ozzigold) and we can discuss some options.


Meanwhile, be blessed, and enjoy the time with your children.
the only thing you can do it work,also apply for food stamps,medical help,rental help.welfare is only for five years no matter how many children you have in america.
sure. Secretary, warehouse worker, anything
only get a job where your working 16hrs, you get tax credits depending on the hours you work, so if you got a job for 16hrs per week at 拢8p.hour you'd be better of than if you worked 35hrs at 拢6p.hour, try a call centre, boring yeah, but good money and hours to suit!
Hi there just joined, I was a single mum with 4 children. I went out to work when my youngest was 19 mths.I had to do a lot of planning as I had no family to help, what you should look for is a good employer some company's offer special leave if your children are ill and you will still get payed. I have always managed with childcare, just needs good planning. This summer I have been in my job for , 7 years. I would say going back to work helped me make my own friends and I gain support from them. If you want any advice please let me know. Its not easy having 4 children on your own good luck take care x
Get certified for home child-care, and spend your days with 12 kids instead of 4
There's a lot of websites where you can earn money from home....who knows if they're real, but it never hurts to try if you're desperate. Just type in work at home or earn money from home and you'll probably get hundreds of sites.