Anonymous wrote:I know everyone is stressed, but it is so difficult being a single mom right now of a preschooler. I am supposed to do everything — telework, take care of DS, cook, etc! This morning I slept in. Managers tell us that we can work after hours at home, but working at night and getting up early is burning me out. Any other single moms out there who are in the same boat?

Single mom here but my child is older now but have lots of coworkers whose kids are young.

Try not to worry if you have conference calls and your kids makes noise or talks - people are being really understanding these days

try and alternate 20 mins between playing by themselves and then you playing / interacting with them for 20 minutes

Quiet time - after lunch for 90 minutes - just turn something on the screen

and when all else fails just let them watch tv - you have to work and this won't go on forever and your kid won't suffer damage

How old is your kid? Where are you located?

any employer who would fire someone during this time if the employee seems to be trying their best to keep up is an asshole.

Anonymous wrote:It’s hard for everyone

No, it is way harder for some people. Being a single working mom right now, especially of a younger child, must be terrible. A childless couple with solid telework jobs who are spending their free time watching Netflix is not hard.

Single mom and teacher. I feel for you guys and wish I could help. Can you reach out to a teacher friend who is home or trade the kids for morning/afternoon shifts so you can get some work done?

Anonymous wrote:Any other families you can team up with? Maybe someone with slightly older kids? I've already talked with my closest friend about working from home together after a reasonable quarantine period. The kids have friends to play with and we team up on taking care of the pack, cooking, etc. Can also alternate houses for fresh toys/things to do. If you're working from home full time, is there any family you can go stay with who can help?

I think this is the healthiest answer. Try to find someone (maybe another single parent with a kid) who is practicing self isolation to partner with.

As a child of a single working Mom, I'm sending you good vibes, prayers and love!

Yep same boat

Anonymous wrote:I know everyone is stressed, but it is so difficult being a single mom right now of a preschooler. I am supposed to do everything — telework, take care of DS, cook, etc! This morning I slept in. Managers tell us that we can work after hours at home, but working at night and getting up early is burning me out. Any other single moms out there who are in the same boat?

Sorry Op. feel for you. Slack on dishes and use paper plates if possible. Have your preschooler watch some TV when you really need to attend to urgent or important work. Just try to do your best but dont kill yourself getting up super early or trying to make those hours.

DH and I were talking about it and we decided that single working moms, especially extroverted single working moms, definitely have this the hardest. I am making an effort to interact online more with my single friends.

I would hope that even the most jerky boss understands that there is literally no where else for your kids to go during the day and trying to find care resources is scarce at best plus often money prohibitive. And single parents are having an especially hard time trying to get everything to balance. Don't run yourself ragged trying to get in 8 solid hours of working time. It would surprise the hell out of me if the typical person does 8 solid hours. I am trying my best, but either I am guilty for ignoring my kids or ignoring my work. I can only do so much a one time. Give yourself a break. You are doing your best, but I wouldn't be putting so much pressure on yourself.

Not a single mom, but I have so much respect for you guys!

Anonymous wrote:we decided that our minor differences are outweighed by these major events and decided to work things out, time to rethink expectations with your partners. It's not worth being single.

Nah. It’s priceless not staring down chaos with a weak drunk argumentative buffoon trapped inside your home.

we decided that our minor differences are outweighed by these major events and decided to work things out, time to rethink expectations with your partners. It's not worth being single.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s hard for everyone

But harder if you have no back up.

Stay strong, op.

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