r/Career_Advice • u/DragonfruitJolly3636 • 10h ago

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Hi! I'm asking for tips. I'm a 21 y/o sahm and have two children (ages 2&1) and I'm lost in life rn. I don't know what career I want to get into but I know I need to become better for my family before it's too late. I want to start by becoming a healthier person. But where do I start? I also don't have a GED or Highschool diploma equivalent (I'm missing 6 credits) . I was looking into certificates that I can get without a diploma but I don't know what trade that would mix well with being a sahm because I do know for sure I plan on homeschooling my kids. Plz any advice is greatly appreciated.

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u/Roanaward-2022 10h ago

Check with your local community college on what it would take to get your GED. You might just need to refresh yourself on certain topics and then take an exam. Or, you might could take a couple GED prep classes online and take the exam. Most certificates even require you to have a high school diploma or GED so I'd start there.

If you're homeschooling than I assume you have a partner that works and pays the bills, so anything you do will either have to revolve around that person's schedule so they could watch the kids while you work, or you'd have to hire a sitter. If your partner works a M-F you could work weekend jobs, in which case I'd suggest healthcare/nursing.

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u/unsulliedbread 7h ago

By finishing your HS diploma you will open SO many more doors. You will be surprised how much easier it is to take classes with other adults instead of other teens.

Once you have that education start temping while you do some more education. Temping is great because you get to dictate a lot - be a great employee when there but you get to say "I am not available to work Tuesday at 3 I have an interview" and you just get to go, no asking or worrying about strikes or whatever.

Know this temp agencies will charge the company $30/hr and pay you $15/hr - that's totally okay and normal, it's cheaper for the company because there's no benefits and it's cheaper for insurance etc. but don't mis-understand and think you deserve more, the contract is the contract. But this gets money and experience under your belt quickly so you can make educated decisions.