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How the heck can I work?

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NCembarassed · 05/03/2019 08:38

Short version: I have a disability which limits what work I can do, lost DLA after dodgy PIP assessment.

Ex fucked off and left us last year. V.disney, doesn't do childcare as he can't cope with kids for long. To be fair, the latter is due ti his aspergers.

I was a SAHM until he left, despite wanting to work. I had to get work in a hurry, wasn't sure for a long time if we coukd stay in the housr.

To work 9-5, I have to leave the house at 7, get back aroynd 7. Much of the time before/afyer is down to dropping/collecting at CM. Reliant on buses atm, can't afford a car.

Easter hols are 12 working days. He's told me he will only do 4. 8 days is one-third of my annual holiday.

How the fuck are single parents meant to work ft with kids in school, if yoy have no family nearby? Local holiday clubs early times start after my bus to work leaves, and latest finish (6) is nearly half an hoyr bwfore i can get there.

I'm permanently exhausted, stressed, no quality time with kids - and now I will have to give up ft work. I want to cry and scteam. Life is so fucking unfair atm.

I spent nearly 20yrs supporting my twit, destroyee my prospects, i have to make all the fucking sacrifices while he has a fantastic career that he can focus on cause no family at home, earning more than twice what i can.

Gah!!!! Pls excuse typos, on bus.

OP posts:
LIZS · 05/03/2019 08:42

How old are the dc? Are there any holiday schemes run by council or ymca?

LIZS · 05/03/2019 08:43

See your timing issue, any friends who could help with drop off/pick up , or schemes nearer work? Would work allow you to arrive later/leave earlier for those weeks if you can make up time?

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