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well what did you do in hawaii??

Try sending resumes to larger companies. If you have any computer or word processing skills, you can get a job as an administrative a__sistant or receptionist. The pay well, and have good medical benefits, retirement plans etc. It is also good to get into a big company because when you have the time, you can go back to school and they usually have a reimburs____nt program for those employees wishing to continue their education (if that is what you want). The most important thing is medical coverage benefits and working in an environment where you can seek promotions. Given that you have some college, you have a good chance at being hired. Seek an employment agency in your area and they will set you up on lots of interviews. I started out as a junior administrative a__sistant and now I am an Executive a__sistant supporting senior management. I work in NYC, so the pay scale here is higher than most (not all) other areas of the US. But whereever you are, the pay scale coincides with the average cost of living. I think you'll do fine. And if anything it is just a temporary stepping stone to something better.

In Hawaii I was a nanny...pretty much what I've done my entire life, no baby sitting jobs but actual employment as a personal nanny. I made excellent money but the demand isn't the same here and well, now that I'm going to be having my own I don't know if I'm going to be wanting to be around kids as a parental figure 24/7 when I'm away from my own. And I honestly, hate office work I'm not very good at it. I get depressed easily. I have a lot of background in it, actually but it doesn't fit my personality...which I guess I don't need to be thinking about so much...I'm sure something will come about, it's just scary

LIVDEA: Wow, I am surpised your original posting garnered so much debate. I think you were just asking for career advice and that to me, is a pretty normal question for a single parent. Anyway, like I said, as long as you have skills, you are employable. I can understand not being an "office type". A lot of people don't like that kind of work. I want to be a writer someday (fiction) so my job affords me a lot of time to pursue that. I don't have the kind of job that I have to take work home with me, or be consumed by it, so in my fee time, I can do whatever. Don't feel bad about tapping into resources that were put there for you in the first place. Some people live off of government a__sistance for generations, and that is not what it was designed to do. But you have worked and paid into the program, so you should be able to use it when necessary without feeling bad. So don't worry about it. Your main priority right now is being able to have money to pay bills and spending money for the baby. As long as you can cover the basics like utilities, food and clothing, you can feel safe. But I would try to dedicate a portion to savings. You say you are stashing money away already so that's a good thing. I think you are on the right track but are worried about finding a permanent job that you like. Write down things that you WANT to do and a list of theings that you DON'T want to do and see what kind of jobs meet those needs. Office work usually affords you some flexibility, which is why I recommended it. Large companies are now adopting a "Work Life Bablance" att_tude offering flexible schedules, work from home arrangements ect. I am sure there are some job counseling services in your area. You can describe to them all of the things that would be a fit for you and they will look for something in the parameters you set up. It may be worth a look.

Thanks for your advice Franschick...it's all I was looking for! I didn't know people could be so mean on here! I've heard of it but my gosh! I'm hoping this will all be deleted soon, I can't stand it. I'm sure find something I love and get good money for is going to be fine...I was just looking for someone to trigger some ideas, like you said!! Life is good and I'm going to avoid comming to this post...it just makes me sad, maybe I'll open another one some where else where people are more supportive! Thanks Monquie to you too! ;) OH AND PHOENIX RISING-PLEASE DO PRAY FOR ME, I NEVER TURN IT DOWN, EVERYONE PRAY FOR EVERYONE DAMMIT, OBVIOUSLY WE NEED IT!

Large companies !! HA HA HA I have 8 years of customer service experience but it was for a small family owned company. We didn't used microsoft office at all. I didn't need to type any words per minute or even dress professional. Going to work was like hanging out with my own family. I no longer work there and I tried to get a job with bigger companies but it is difficult because Im not the " professional type " . Like I said...the office enviroment I spent 90% of my working career was far from professional. I thought I made a good resume but got laughed at. I had to get books from the library to teach myself microsoft office but I can't type very fast. I own nothing but jeans and sandals. And im not very good with words. I've been on plenty of interviews and I suck every time because I dont know how to present myself well and when they ask me questions I clam up and get tongue tied ! I dont know how to get a job paying more than $10/hour. The only thing I can think of is go to school part-time after work. Maybe 2 cla__ses a semester. I know it will take twice as long to get a degree but without some college I'll never break away from living paycheck to paycheck. Im considering going back to school to be a RN. I know I will have job and financial stability and will afford to have my own place. I sympathisize with all single and pregnant woman such as myself with no college degree. It makes things much more challenging. Im 27 by the way.

Ok...I'm glad that whole saga is over with! Thanks to anyone who actually answers the actual question!! ;)

I found out I was pregnant when I was 19. I was not working and really had no plan in my life execpt the fact that I was going to have a baby. I worked odd/end jobs until I had my daughter (when I was 20) and when she was 6 months old, I went back to school. I first tried the dental a__sisting program at the commuity college, but soon realized that it was not for me and dropped out and started working p__s a__s minium wage jobs. After a year of that, I decided to go back to school and get my legal a__sistant certification which only took nine months. I have now been at my job for 5 years (in April), and make really good money. My advice to you would be to look at some courses that your local colleges offer and maybe take one of the programs that is offered. Anyways, good luck to you.