That is M-F, daylight. Pay $25+/hr. Part-time. Requiring no degree.
People laugh when I list that stuff out, because it's seen as absurd.
What most don't realize is that some of us have absolutely no support system.
My family is all dead, minus an aunt and uncle who both need my support and are unable/unwilling to help me in any way. It's me and 3 kids. That's it. No community of support. No large friendship network. No companies that realize people can't dedicate their lives to them rather than their family.
Working past 530 or weekends isn't an option because there are no daycares open. Paying a sitter would take up most if not all of the pay for those hours.
My state's minimum wage is $7.25/hr USD. Jobs around here pay $13-15/hr. Even with some job related skills/training/certifications.
I'm drowning here. The advice to “get a degree”, “shouldn't have kids you can't afford”, “build a support network” etc aren't constructive.
I don't see why in this day and age we can't find jobs that support us to live our loves the way we need them to.
Sorry for the rant….I'm just really struggling mentally with all this.