To ask lone parents who work full time - what kind of support do you have?

[windygallows]

I know most lone parents work part time but for those that work full time --- what kind of support do you have (do you have family nearby, does your exDP assist, do you have a lot of paid support)?

I am in this situation - a LP working FT - but know no other single parents, so have nothing to compare myself with.

And, just out of curiosity, how demanding is your role and how do you juggle/make it work?

No support anymore as my mum who did help is now too unwell. Ex useless. Breakfast and after school clubs for my youngest. I used to teach full time but the job is relentless and as I could see my mum getting sicker, I knew I needed to make changes. I went on supply and still work full time but no longer have issues taking days off if necessary. This has reduced my income which is frustrating but ultimately we manage and it has, overall, worked well.

It’s tough. I am very worried about my lack of pension.

ohreally that's v hard. Do you have some access/rights to your ex DP's pension?

I have no support at all. Family all live 3 hours minimum away. My ex has EOW with the children but that doesn't help with working FT and he can't/won't do more. I can't afford to go PT even if I could find the job as I can't survive on a drop in income.

It's relentless and exhausting. The only way I manage is through breakfast and after school clubs, the expense is necessary.

No, we had invested in property as our pension. Sadly, my ex got us into huge debt and whilst I was grateful to walk away without debt, everything had to be sold to deal with it. It is what it is. One way or another I’ll manage.

Full time working LP here (father of my son is not involved). Fairly demanding, full time professional role... the plus side is, I am fairly well paid so can afford to pay for help.

DS4 is in nursery 3 days, then one day with GPs and one day with a nanny. I’m between cleaners at the moment but usually have a cleaner once or twice a week.

It can be hard but I love, love, love my son and every second is worth it.