I recently managed to get an apprenticeship in a field I have been studying for a year, which was very lucky as I need minimum wage because I am a single parent and have to qualify for childcare contributions.
BUT! My job is crazy hard, very tiring and im out of the house 8 til 6 five days a week. I'm a single parent and ds goes to his dads once a week sometimes more. I feel like I never see him and he hates me :(
Can't seem to stay on top of housework any more, I used to have an ocd style of household maintenance.
It's so hard to adjust. It's only been a month and I can't see how any other lone parents hold down a full time job and raising a child. It's insane! Please tell me it gets easier and the guilt goes away! Im so happy I'm not on benefits any more but those days seem like a blissful dream now!