I work in a high school special education room as a paraprofessional. I just received my “Letter of Intent” from the superintendent's office about whether I want to be re-considered for my position or not. There's an option stating that I'm undecided and would like a conference, however, I'm scared to choose that one. My reasoning behind picking that choice is because of my pay. I make $1155 a month, which after deductions, my bring home is $939. I'm fortunate enough, at the moment, to only have electric and internet that I really have to pay, as well as normal household and pet expenses. But, by next school year I will most likely have rent or a mortgage to pay and it scares me to death because I am a single mother trying to make it on less than slave wages.
I feel very stuck between a rock and hard place as well because I live in a very small town and there are very few work options. I also do not want to return to customer service work from home jobs either. I just can't be tethered to the phone all day being yelled at. I could fill out the appropriate paperwork to become a substitute, but they only make $77 a day (not much better) and working every day isn't guaranteed. Advice?