Many single parents, both Moms and Dads; have met and worked with Joan.
Her many many years of being a single parent have given her down to earth expertise in countless mutual areas of concern.
Here is a true and recent story from Joan of a single Mom of 33.
I was talking to Debbie,a single Mom, 2 months ago; Why. She was looking for another way to supplement her income
Joan Asked; What do you do now?
Debbie replied; I am going to school to get a new trade. I have one job; full time 35 hours a week
I have one part time job and I still can't make ends meet!
Joan Asked; Who looks after your children when you are working?
Debbie replied; I pay daycare; neighbours help and so do relatives.
Joan Asked; Is this what you want?
Debbie replied; No; I want to be able to stay home at least some of the time.
Joan asked; Do you know what all this help cost you?
Debbie replied; I know, it takes all of the money I earn on my part time job and part of what I earn on my full tome job, to "pay people" to look after my children
Joan asked; By the way Debbie, another quick question; what does it cost you a month to commute to these jobs?
Debbie replied; Hadn't really thought about that, I just had to do it.
Joan said; Let's see if I can help you figure it all out, Okay? Do you have a car?
Debbie replied; Yes; it is getting on its last legs and there is no other means of transportation .
Joan suggested; Take some time Debbie to look at some commuting costs;
gas is one of course.
parking costs another.
add in car Insurance; repairs, depreciation and regular maintenance;
Debbie write down all your costs for our next talk. Okay
Debbie replied, WOW, never even considered what all this costs, no wonder I can't keep up.
Joan answered; Debbie, another thing to consider;when you are working at 2 jobs and more, do you feel you buy more convenient, partially or totally prepared food, to save time?
Debbie answered : yes, sure do and we do stop in to drive-ins etc for quick meals.
2 Days Later;
Debbie called; several unexpected things had happened that made her realize that being home was far more important than any part time jobs.
1; Her daughter asked her if she could be a "Mom" on an up-coming school trip.
2: Her son wanted to play baseball and join a team.
Debbie realized she had no time and no money lef t and couldn't participate; she was depressed and in tears.
I asked her to spend time working out her costs for daycare, sitters, commuting and more and we would talk and look for ways to supplement her income, from Home.
P.S. Joan knows there are hundreds of Single Moms and Dads with similar challenges;
P.S.S. Ask Joan for advice and suggestions!Just call or e-mail
1866 959 4182
jfinc2@sympatico.ca
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