9-2 job ideas for recent widow?

[Anonymous]

I think you need to think backwards. What kind of career do you want?

[Anonymous]

Paraeducator. Short days, get experience, healthcare included, if your principal is good and likes you they might find a job like front desk etc for you.

What did you do before you got married?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Paraeducator. Short days, get experience, healthcare included, if your principal is good and likes you they might find a job like front desk etc for you.

What did you do before you got married?

Part time paraeducators don’t get benefits.

[Anonymous]

What is your educational background? Would you be open to retraining or going back to school?

[Anonymous]

I’m not sure you should prioritize extracurriculars over your career

[Anonymous]

I am very sorry for your loss.

Do you have any interest in healthcare? I believe you can get a CNA license in 6-8 weeks and for a very reasonable cost. Then maybe you could work part time at a nursing home / -/ a personal caregiver for an elderly person. Could also be a stepping stone to a future careee, like nursing or ultrasound tech.

[Anonymous]

You need to give up on a 9-2 schedule. Your kids will be fine with fewer activities, carpools and/or a PT nanny. Plenty of women work full days with kids and it’s manageable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You need to give up on a 9-2 schedule. Your kids will be fine with fewer activities, carpools and/or a PT nanny. Plenty of women work full days with kids and it’s manageable.

+1

Something’s gotta give. Did you apply for social security benefits?

How much do you need to make a month to make it work?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you have the patience and love of humanity to be a special needs parapro, you might have luck finding a job. If working only school hours, that would give you time to look for other jobs.

Many districts have contract staff and they do not get the benefits that regular staff get. Cafeteria work can get outsourced. So think through that.

Could you pursue being an health care office manager/administrator? Billing specialist? The offices I go to employ long-term reliable staff for these purposes.

Yes to paraprof. And it’s possible that once in the job, the school system will pay for your licensing if you want to become a teacher.

[Anonymous]

Some churches and other similar organizations need part time office support.

[Anonymous]

Consider a security guard company as a potential employer. They often need staff, which may increase scheduling flexibility.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You need to give up on a 9-2 schedule. Your kids will be fine with fewer activities, carpools and/or a PT nanny. Plenty of women work full days with kids and it’s manageable.

And plenty of those women aren’t mothers of kids who just lost their father. When my husband died, my kids benefited greatly from continuing with their prior activities and schedules while they adjusted to all of the other changes such a big loss brings. OP isn’t trying to keep it the same forever, but is trying to do what’s best for her family in this particular moment.

[Anonymous]

I would instead look for flexible jobs in whatever career you had before kids. Since you're the only income, I would focus on that for your kids. The ability to pay for their colleges and not rely on your kids for your retirement will be more helpful to them than extracurriculars.

How many kids and what are their ages? My kids sports all start at 5pm, which is enough time for me to finish work and get them. Plenty of people also telework later at night to finish up work.

[Anonymous]

Home caregiver for elderly, often required only mornings

[Anonymous]

Auto parts stores/distributions for a delivery job.

My boyfriend works at an auto parts company and they currently have a 9-1:30 job open.
You drive the company car to the main distribution center. Pick up several parts that have been ordered and drive back to your location.