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Middle earning single parents how are you getting on?

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Embarrassedandbroke · 31/10/2023 12:10

I'm really struggling and need some ideas for extra income that I can do from home once the kids are in bed (no childcare or I would be working in the local pub or shops which all have adverts).

I have looked into virtual PA work but I can't seem to find any reputable companies offering this line of work.

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BibbleandSqwauk · 31/10/2023 12:27

I'm a teacher so I do a bit of tutoring but its hard. I fall into the bracket of earning to much to get anything accept CB but not enough to make up for the CoL rises, my mortgage rate increasing from 1-5% etc. I do get somewhat irritated when I see the extra help being given to those who do fewer hours than I do, earn less and get top ups or extra help with gas / electric etc.

Embarrassedandbroke · 02/11/2023 12:33

BibbleandSqwauk · 31/10/2023 12:27

I'm a teacher so I do a bit of tutoring but its hard. I fall into the bracket of earning to much to get anything accept CB but not enough to make up for the CoL rises, my mortgage rate increasing from 1-5% etc. I do get somewhat irritated when I see the extra help being given to those who do fewer hours than I do, earn less and get top ups or extra help with gas / electric etc.

It's hard being in this middle ground isn't it! I feel like selling up and going back to low paid job and a rental space so I can get some help. I won't because I love my job and my house but I want to.

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superplumb · 02/11/2023 18:05

Struggling here too. My husband now works 6 days a week to cover the impending mortgage hike. I do as much overtime as I can too. Both work full time. No help either.

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