Being a single parent & career limitations - Page 2

[Devaya]

That does sound like a dilemma... I started studying part time to be a breastfeeding counsellor when my child was 17 months old. He's now 31 months, it's been tough at times and I've nearly given up a few times, but now I'm nearing the end of the first half of my diploma and I'm gathering more momentum. I'm also doing voluntary work in the field. I've been fortunate in that i live in a very 'well supplied' area in terms of choices of courses, and a lot are geared towards those with families. I think it is worth it in the long run but as with every decision, sacrifices of one thing or another need to be made. All the best with your decision.

[Bad Mama Jama]

for me the difficulty always revolves around childcare/school time. my job ends later than traditional latchkey/afterschool programs. so then what? this first year of school has been interesting to say the minimum. my mother has been a great deal of support and i actually feel bad for leaning on her as heavily as i do as she has taken on midnights just to make sure that she is able to pick up my dd from school since i can't. but my job is what brings the cash in. i have no support coming from elsewhere, so i just keep plugging alond doing what i've got to do.

[Super~Single~Mama]

You said most of the fields you are interested in require a BA - can you get a masters in a related field instead? A BA will qualify you for a masters in just about any area, and then go from there! Masters usually don't take nearly as long as getting another BA either - usually 1-2 years, 3 at the most.