Hi everyone,
I am a single mum of 2 and I have just been offered a job in South Carolina. That means I will be moving from Bristol to South Carolina Charleston, to be precise.
It has been a long time coming but I am happy that I have been given the opportunity. I haven't accepted yet. I said I will get back to them by the end of the week.
I will be working as a Case Manager with Children's Services. However, downside is the salary. $40,000 USD which is about £30,000 . Roughly about what I earn now.
I have been able to manage just fine on this. But bear in mind I am a single mum of 2 very young children. I get additional help from the government whilst in the UK such as child tax credit, 30 free hours funding for my oldest.
I have lots of friends in Charlestone and I have lived there before (many years ago) as a student but now I am a lot older and wiser. Plus I have kids! $40,000 USD, is that a good starting salary for a single mum with kids. I would have to stop my benefits in England and I am not sure I would be able get any government assistance in the USA until I am properly settled and my legal status changes.
Children's father should ideally help financially but I can't factor his "payments" into the equation right now.
Any advice would be helpful.