by Ang, wandering aimlessly, G.
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September 10, 2006

3 jobs, 2 people, 1 car .... will it work?

April 04, 2007 08:20 PM EDT
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Today my hubby called me from work to inform me that starting on Monday morning he will be working from 8am - 1pm then making a quick transition into his other job from 2pm -10pm.

I work 2 days a week from 8:30am until 2:45pm sometimes later.  I've gotta find a way to make this work.  I might have to end up quitting my job so that he can have the car full time and  or put my daughter on the bus to and from school which is something I have never done before.  Not one time this year has she ever rode the school bus I'm too nervous.

I kinda like my job cause its gives me a sense of worth doing something and not having to use my hubby's hard earned money for things I want but on the other hand, I hate my job, cause the pay is pretty crappy and we have a lot of things going on up their with certain kids. 

I only live about 3 miles from work, so technically I could walk it would do me some good but I can't make my daughter walk if she has to go with me.  Maybe I could bum a ride from a coworker but the only coworker that lives by me has some serious home issues and I'm afraid one day I might get in the middle of a fight between her and her hubby, that wouldn't be very good.

We don't have public transportation here either otherwise I would do that cause thats what I used to do when I lived in another town and I wanted to go somewhere without a car.  I think public transportation is great. 

If anyone has ever done this and has some suggestions please let me know.  I'm not sure how this will all work out but I will keep you updated. 

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Comments: 23

William M. Apr 4, 2007, 8:36pm EDT
I wish I could help.
Laurun M. Apr 4, 2007, 8:39pm EDT
Can hubby get a ride from job A to job B? How far is it. Can he bicycle. Can you drop hubby at work,your daughter off at school, drive the vehicle bcakt to where hubby works and bicycle from there to your work? Too many variables.
You really need to get another car if neither of you can walk/ride to work another way.
Ang, wandering aimlessly, G. Apr 4, 2007, 8:50pm EDT
Laurun ~ I wish. His first job will be house to house depending on where they are needed doing electrical work. His second job is 20 miles from our house and my daughter goes to school in the middle of the day. Argh!

When I started working he was making a lot more money and working a different shift but since his job laid off a bunch of people and cut hours I had to do something to make a little on the side.
Ang, wandering aimlessly, G. Apr 4, 2007, 8:55pm EDT
Shelley ~ I wish I could get another car. I planned on it when I got job a month before they started cutting his hours, now we can hardly pay our bills since we went from making about $700 - $800 a week down to about $450 a week (thats including what I make) This is why he's now working 2 jobs.

He can get a ride to his second job but I don't know how reliable the guy is that lives near us. I don't want him to lose his main job because of our car situation.

I should get a bike that would be a good little ride.
Howard b. Apr 4, 2007, 9:03pm EDT
You can get a bike at a local yard sale or flea market. I'm almost 57 . But enjoy riding my bike. I live in town . I don't ride as much as I should. I know it sure wouldn't hurt me. A bike is the only answer . If you can't afford another car. Not just a car. but tags and insurance. could your husband afford a small motorcycle. the insurance is cheap. real cheap. Tags too. easy on gas. It would work for the summer. Just some Ideas. good luck.
Ang, wandering aimlessly, G. Apr 4, 2007, 9:55pm EDT
Howard ~ Thanks for some idea. My hubby loves off road bikes he might be able to do an on road one. I'll give him the idea.

I love biking I think I will get a new one this year so I can start biking again. I can even get one of those tag longs for my bike and put my daughter in it so I can go to work like that. :) Well, that is if my hubby will let me ride on the main highway we live off of.
Jennifer P. Apr 4, 2007, 9:58pm EDT
I wish I could help. I totally understand about needing the extra cash. I can't work because I have no one to watch my 3 year old. I wish I could though. So we are a 1 job family with 2 cars. I use one to take my oldest to & from school and run errands. And he uses the other to go to work. I hope you find a solution that works for you.
Ang, wandering aimlessly, G. Apr 4, 2007, 11:26pm EDT
Jennifer ~ Thank you. I can take my daughter to work with me thats not a problem. If you are wanting to work you should look into something like daycare cause a lot of them will do half price for your child and will work around your schedule.
Ang, wandering aimlessly, G. Apr 4, 2007, 11:27pm EDT
Lisa ~ YeaI think its a bummer to be all wet when you need to be presentable. Its already hot here so the bike might make me sweat but I won't be cold and it hasn't been too rainy lately either.
Jennifer P. Apr 4, 2007, 11:28pm EDT
Thanks for the idea. Wish I could help you in return. Too bad I don't live near you. My job could be driving you to & from work! LOL! Let me know how things work out for you.
Ang, wandering aimlessly, G. Apr 4, 2007, 11:37pm EDT
Jennifer ~ That would be a great job for you. My Chauffer. (HaHaHaHa!!) Just kidding. I work for a MDO program if you have ever heard of it. Its just 2 days a week not a lot of money but is nice to have the extra to pay one or two of the bills. If you don't need the money it could be extra spending cash for you.

If you've never heard of MDO let me know. I will see if I can find one in your area and see if they are hiring.
Jennifer P. Apr 4, 2007, 11:56pm EDT
I have never heard of it before this. It would definitely be a great opportunity and it is so nice of you to offer this. I live in Jersey and am not sure that's around here. Thank you though. It is much appreciated. :)
Karolyn Q. Apr 5, 2007, 10:09am EDT
I can only suggest getting a bike. Sorry!
Jean E. Apr 5, 2007, 10:19am EDT
carpooling?
Michele Scercy Apr 5, 2007, 11:13am EDT
A bike, perhaps, like Karolyn suggested?
Ang, wandering aimlessly, G. Apr 5, 2007, 7:16pm EDT
I talked to my boss today, she is going to see what she can do to help me out. She's awesome when it comes to working with me.
Ang, wandering aimlessly, G. Apr 5, 2007, 7:18pm EDT
Jennifer ~ I will look into it and let you know what I find out. I'll send you a message if I find anything in your area.
Rob Appell Apr 5, 2007, 8:15pm EDT
Sounds like the one who makes the most gets the car unless you get a second one. There appears to be no other way around it.
Ang, wandering aimlessly, G. Apr 5, 2007, 8:27pm EDT
Rob ~ Yea that would be a great solution if he could get my daughter to school in the middle of the day, which unfortunately he can't take off of work to go like I can.
Jennifer P. Apr 5, 2007, 10:30pm EDT
Thank you again, Angelica.
Ang, wandering aimlessly, G. Apr 7, 2007, 11:45am EDT
Jennifer ~ I'm gonna send you a message cause I can't find one in your area but I'm positive that you have them in your area. I'll try to get it done today but if not I will do it in the morning, I've gotta get this house straightened up before my hubby gets up.

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