Should I get a job while going to school full time and having a NB?

samurrutia89 · May 2015

So I have been battling this question for a very long time. Well at least since I became pregnant. My husband teaches and is very busy, especially with standardized testing. So, it's been very hard to get advice on what I should do. I am currently not working and going to school full time, finishing up my bachelors in about 1/2-2 more years. I have this sense of urgency to finish because Ive been in school since summer 2011. Well of course I got pregnant and now with all the medical bills rolling in and husband's insurance really isnt that great. Not only that we had flooding here in Texas and now have to repair our only vehicle. Im starting to think if maybe I should get a job after the baby is here (EDD: July 26). I just dont know if its a good idea or not? I've been caught up in this the past couple of months and with being a FTM, I need some advice. I do plan on continuing school again for fall semester and maybe taking part-time then. Its just a hard decision to make. Thanks ladies!

kyrenora · May 2015

A couple considerations:

Would the job you're looking for be part-time or full-time?

What kind of job would it be in terms of stress level?

What would you do for childcare, and how much would that cost compared to your new income?

samurrutia89 · May 2015

kyrenora said:
A couple considerations:

Would the job you're looking for be part-time or full-time?
What kind of job would it be in terms of stress level?
What would you do for childcare, and how much would that cost compared to your new income?

I would definitely get a part-time job, since I want to do school at the same time.

Im looking for more of a desk job, nothing that will require for me to work weekends, maybe a Saturday (but I doubt that)

Child care would be more affordable with me taking on a part-time job. Husband makes about 45,000/year. But for 3 people it isn't enough. especially with his student loans.

AziaNick · May 2015

Personally, I wouldn't do it until at least next year. BUT if you are leaning toward doing it, I would get a job at the school

it's the perfect place because they work around your school schedule. I don't know how your school is, but I had a friend that just had a baby and she works at the school and is also a student and they have child services there that help out. I also don't know where you live, but I live near a lot of ski resorts and they also have child care, so being an employee there has benefits like child care. I would get a job at a place that has child care. Or a place that can balance he two out of three. Being a student, mother and worker. Good luck

kyrenora · May 2015

It sounds like you've thought it through, and your expectations are realistic. I say go for it.

samurrutia89 · May 2015

AziaNick said:
Personally, I wouldn't do it until at least next year. BUT if you are leaning toward doing it, I would get a job at the school it's the perfect place because they work around your school schedule. I don't know how your school is, but I had a friend that just had a baby and she works at the school and is also a student and they have child services there that help out. I also don't know where you live, but I live near a lot of ski resorts and they also have child care, so being an employee there has benefits like child care. I would get a job at a place that has child care. Or a place that can balance he two out of three. Being a student, mother and worker. Good luck

Thanks! I have thought about this, and your right. It would be perfect to do this instead. It would even cut down on travel time too. we have a care center on campus but the wait list is 2 years and I would be graduated by then. But there is a child care down the block that I would have to look into. I live in Texas...and child care in jobs is rare. Wish we had more.

cms5315 · May 2015

I work full time and go to school part time with clinical rotations. I'm not going to lie and say it's easy but you'll be amazed at what you can do when it needs to be done! You can always try and if it's too much then it's too much! If you could start a position prior to your due date it might be easier so that you're not adjusting to both a newborn and a new job both at once - that would definitely be a lot to take on. Best of luck!!

asherk · May 2015

Definitely agree with PPs suggestion of looking for employment at your school. A lot of those jobs are super flexible, so you can work in between classes and really cut down on your commute time. That was what I did all through grad school, and it definitely helped a lot.

Handree · May 2015

Hell no, not if you don't absolutely have to. I would think that will be stressful and overwhelming but if you must, then you must.

manda82585 · May 2015

It will likely be very overwhelming, but you've gotta do what you have to do. I don't really think it would be worth it if you have to pay for daycare to work a PT job, but hopefully you can find a good solution for that. I plan to start back to school again for a complete career change in the fall, and I know that isn't going to be easy and plan to get a night job soon after so I can still be home with the kids during the day and I know that is going to be tough, but what is best for all of us in the long run. I became a stay at home mom after the birth of my 2yr old. It has been a big financial adjustment, but I just couldn't see working the crazy hours I was, paying for daycare and never getting to see my child, so the financial sacrifice has been completely worth it. Good luck with your decision! You really can do just about anything when you put your mind to it. Dedication and commitment are half the battle I think.

Jncowan01 · May 2015

Just out of curiosity- once you have a dependent will you qualify for a pell grant with your husbands income?
I worked full time and went to grad school being a single mom from when my daughter was 1 until last year. It is hard - but doable.
Certainly at the sacrifice of time with your baby that you never get back. Best of luck - you can do absolutely anything you set your mind to!

augusta17 · May 2015

Handree said:
Hell no, not if you don't absolutely have to. I would think that will be stressful and overwhelming but if you must, then you must.

It's stressful but rewarding. I go to school full time and work a part time job and will stay doing both when this little guy gets here. We just don't have the luxury for me to not work right now. Mainly because of benefits. You can do anything you set your mind to. Sure it will be a little hard at times but it won't last forever and will be great for your family. Go for it!

JennaLee1486 · May 2015

I would find out the cost of childcare first. You are still in school so you aren't likely to make very much working part time. If the cost of childcare is 150 a week and you make 200 a week, its not worth it. I'm just picking random numbers by the way! What about going on cacare.com or sittercity and picking up babysitting jobs when your hubby is around?

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