Working Two Jobs As A Single Mom| The Honest TRUTH!

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  • @tyanaarcher3235
    @tyanaarcher3235 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Single mom here with 2girls under the age of 3 don't get any assistance from their dad. Been working 2 jobs for about 3years now and feel like I will be having to do this until I'm 60...working 65hours a week. Don't get enough time to even sleep, let alone spend time with my babies. But it's for the greater good. I don't allow myself to feel sorry for myself and just focus on the results. It's tough, but atleast now I have food in my house after leaving a man that didn't care about working. He wants me back but I feel like he didn't loose me, he lost a paycheck.

  • @WilliamZ429
    @WilliamZ429 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Temporary sacrifice! I love this video. I'm currently working two full-time jobs, and paying off debt.

  • @BWJR
    @BWJR ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I just came across your video .. I feel better I have a 9-5 during the week then Amazon 12 hrs on the weekends with two kids … trying to save for a down payment on a home and pay off credit card debt. I’m feeling like i want to quit and give up but it’s good to know i’m not alone 😊

    • @MercadezMichelle
      @MercadezMichelle  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It’s worth it in the end and just know you won’t have to do it Forever 💕

    • @sophieland9490
      @sophieland9490 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Omg girl me too lol I work a 9-5 Monday to Friday and Amazon 12 hours Thursday to Saturday. I feel guilty sometimes. Single parent to a beautiful 11 year old

    • @BWJR
      @BWJR ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sophieland9490 Hang in there gurl. Those 12 hrs are no joke but you got this. Your not alone😊

  • @alanaromero7086
    @alanaromero7086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    How do you ladies figure out a sitter? The work isn't the problem for me, it's the lack of help with my daughter.

    • @MercadezMichelle
      @MercadezMichelle  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It’s tough cause you can’t really depend on anyone. If you can find a good support system great but daycare or work from home jobs will make it a little easier.

  • @whitneemarie4625
    @whitneemarie4625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I really felt this!!! Thank you for making this video! I currently have 2 jobs and I run my cake business. I’m also a single mom of 2 boys. So many people call me a super woman and say they don’t know how I do it...meanwhile I’m thinking to myself saying “I’m not”
    I feel like a failure as a mom on multiple occasions but like you said, I try to remind myself that I’m overworking myself for a purpose and trying to create a better life for my boys.
    I’m currently working on buying my first home (waiting for a new build to finish) and I really want to solidify an exit strategy for my main job because it is crazy stressful and I’m miserable there.
    I have watched your whole series on your home journey and that is what attracted me to your channel. It’s refreshing to see content that is from a single mom and someone who is realistic and not just posting the luxury Homes purchased with their husbands and with dual or high income. Again, I thank you for this content and know that it really helped me mentally to stay strong in my journey to homeownership and creating a better life in general! Please continue to make more content in this area if you have the time! Also I would love to see more of your home updates!

    • @MercadezMichelle
      @MercadezMichelle  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We can do it! You got this! From one trying mama to another ❤️💪🏽

    • @michaele5588
      @michaele5588 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s why u should have a husband…. Two incomes is better than one ☝️

    • @whitneemarie4625
      @whitneemarie4625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@michaele5588 oh ok. If you know a good husband, send him my way! I’m not a single mom by choice. Until then, I will just continue to make my THREE streams of income on my own. Thanks 😊

    • @michaele5588
      @michaele5588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@whitneemarie4625 that’s good that u know a value of having a partner or husband. Some female don’t understand the important of that. They don’t know once the cross 40 year olds… they can not be working 3 jobs it put a stress on the body. Let’s say u lose ur job… who gonna provide for the 2 boys, but if u have someone.. u can depend on his income until u get a job. Also, when ur kids grow up and leave the house… now ur all alone with nobody to share life with. I see it all the time… I am psychiatrist… woman over 40 years old, living alone with no partner or husband tends to have depression.

    • @jenninightmares3590
      @jenninightmares3590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@michaele5588 why people like y’all purposely find videos made for single moms and ruin our day with ur unwanted opinions. Go to other videos that talk bad about single moms . Leave us be like damn.

  • @Honestlylovely
    @Honestlylovely 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    My momma did it raising my sister and I and she made sure we had everything we ever wanted or needed without help from our fathers so I applaud women like you it gave me the hustler mentality without a child

    • @LauritaGarza589
      @LauritaGarza589 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your mom should have chooses a better, provider dad for you guys.

  • @mariamatthews2352
    @mariamatthews2352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Girl I’m here for it. I somehow got myself caught up in working 10pm-7am then 10am-4pm. Like how tf and I have a kid so like tf

    • @mariamatthews2352
      @mariamatthews2352 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But I do get Friday-Saturday’s off.

    • @MercadezMichelle
      @MercadezMichelle  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It’s tough but possible. I commend you because it’s not easy. At least you get to enjoy your weekends.

    • @mariamatthews2352
      @mariamatthews2352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MercadezMichelle right and yes girl it’s tough but that money is looking niceee. Like you said I have entered #GrindMode

    • @mariamatthews2352
      @mariamatthews2352 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MercadezMichelle & thank you sis ❤️

    • @ButcherBird-FW190D
      @ButcherBird-FW190D ปีที่แล้ว

      Hang in there. It's tough, but it can be done. Congrats on your success.

  • @coreyanderson7424
    @coreyanderson7424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why doesn't the father of help, I get so tired of that. I do everything by myself. And boy am I tired.

  • @Quataija
    @Quataija ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ive been working multiple jobs since I was in college. Now that I'm a mom I feel it's the same, but I don't want to miss out on my child's life. I'm definitely only having one child 💯💯💯 I can't imagine doing this for multiple kids.

  • @chelled8773
    @chelled8773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What was your hours for these two jobs ?

  • @drealerika4281
    @drealerika4281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Amen! I felt like this with school. I have an AA degree in criminals justice almost another AA with sociology . I was pursuing My BA and I couldn’t do it affected my mental health and my daughter as well .

  • @Sarahjane30107
    @Sarahjane30107 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this, I work 40 a week 20 a weekend I’m exhausted but I have GOALS that can’t be taken care of with just my FT

  • @RachellRay100
    @RachellRay100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg yeah I’ve been working two jobs for 4 years and single mom of a 10 years old. I don’t have enough time in the day!

    • @MercadezMichelle
      @MercadezMichelle  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it is tough I did it for 2 years and I had no energy or time for anything else.

  • @IndiaSimoneChannel
    @IndiaSimoneChannel หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for making this video. It’s so many of us out here but not too many talking about it. We need to see that we aren’t alone in this and it’s other single mamas grinding too! 💪🏽

  • @budgetrebelgoals
    @budgetrebelgoals 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Missed you. Im binge watching your videos while I clean up and prepare for fall and holiday decor

  • @michaele5588
    @michaele5588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This the part that they don’t tell u as a single mother

  • @CryToYourMama
    @CryToYourMama ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m preparing myself now for this second job. I’m trying to pay of debt and save for a down payment on a house. Ik this will be hard but I know my son will appreciate it in the long run. I luckily have a good support system (family).

  • @baddiebbeautybox8595
    @baddiebbeautybox8595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video thanks so much for sharing …may I ask where you got your pink picture frames on your wall ?

    • @MercadezMichelle
      @MercadezMichelle  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The frames were originally the black poster frames from Walmart and I Spray painted them bubble gum pink.

  • @SpeedySecrets215
    @SpeedySecrets215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you're a survivor

  • @Iceberg_Mac
    @Iceberg_Mac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm proud of you ☺️☺️☺️☺️

  • @ascorpio07
    @ascorpio07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Current in this situation, same goals same situation with my daughter

  • @csick11
    @csick11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still Single? Trying to meet and greet for some fun eats? Keel up the great things.

  • @keriabeck4699
    @keriabeck4699 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should do a video on Forgiveness and Girl Talk on Hygiene

  • @andrewcruz3837
    @andrewcruz3837 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look at all the single traumatized mommas in here 😭

    • @MercadezMichelle
      @MercadezMichelle  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why are you on a video about single moms is the question.

    • @andrewcruz3837
      @andrewcruz3837 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MercadezMichelle its youtube i can be on whatever video i want. That answers your question

    • @MercadezMichelle
      @MercadezMichelle  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andrewcruz3837 You're right keep making me money. Happy MLK day!

    • @andrewcruz3837
      @andrewcruz3837 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MercadezMichelle lmao homegirl acted like i subscribed and and liked the video 😭

    • @andrewcruz3837
      @andrewcruz3837 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MercadezMichelle MLK would be disappointed in you single moms 😭

  • @ButcherBird-FW190D
    @ButcherBird-FW190D 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should have kept that Fly Trap of yours shut if'n you didn't want to wind up like this !

    • @MercadezMichelle
      @MercadezMichelle  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I ended up GREAT.

    • @ButcherBird-FW190D
      @ButcherBird-FW190D 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MercadezMichelle Sure you did, Pumpkin, sure you did. You just keep telling yourself that.

    • @BWJR
      @BWJR ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This is a very immature response. Shit is very expensive now with or without kids and if your are an adult and have goals more than one income is needed plus she didn’t get pregnant alone …. you never know how people can switch up and life happens it’s strong individuals like me and this woman that keep things moving and end up on TOP

    • @ButcherBird-FW190D
      @ButcherBird-FW190D ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BWJR We got by just fine with one income. Noting that was with a husband and wife; three kids, two large dogs. How did we do it ? -We got by with just one car. Vacations were typically pretty modest and usually in-state. Did not get cell phones until we really needed them. Only rarely ate out. So, yeah. Five of us dependant upon just one income. No problem at all.

    • @ButcherBird-FW190D
      @ButcherBird-FW190D ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ashley Walker Yes Ma'am ! I am an endless bundle of energy. I am age 59, and retired from the FDIC as of 3 years ago. You can retire at age 56 if you have 30+ years in, which I did. I now work 50+ hours per week in the Treasury Dept of a Top 25+ bank. This Sunday AM ? Up at 6AM to read the paper, walk the dog, and go on a 30-minute bike ride. I did the dishes and cleaned the pool. Likely headed to the Mall here when they open, and I'll drop by Eos on my way home for some resistance training. The adult kids ? Most likely still all hungover from last night, but I don't know since they are all out of college and on their own now. My wife keeps up a similar schedule, but she likes to sleep in on the weekends so she slept in unitl 8AM. So, yes, I'd say I have the same type of energy for whoever.