In a 37 year old woman with 7 children. I was a teen mother high school dropout who wanted something better for my kids. So I got my GED, went to college, and this year I graduated with my Masters in social work and one of my daughters graduated high school. Because of my family obligations, I had to choose between working, school, and my children, because they required supervision. Well, now, because my job history is a few years old, I believe its affecting my job search. Does anyone have any rips they would like to share ? Preferably if you have experienced similar issues.

A big stress-producer for me as a home healthcare provider is maintaining a good work-life balance. It takes vigilant attention and discipline to follow-through with my commitments for interests outside of my home healthcare workday world. Personal discipline and scheduling is simple and sometimes it is not always easy to pull off. When I see to it that my life includes equal parts of recreation, family, fun, and down-time I bring a renewed and refreshed me back my work world. Home healthcare can be all-consuming and personally depleting but that happens for me now only on rare occasions. The consequences include a gloomy outlook overall and a less than inspired interest in everyday activities. On the other hand, the payoff of scheduled self-care and outside interests is rejuvenating. I bring my best self to my work each day when I see to my own wellness. I have learned the importance of not dropping the ball on myself by blowing off an outside interest or two “just for this week” I say to myself (right!) and the next thing I know a month has gone by and I haven’t had 2 hours to myself. My mind wonders, my sense of humor takes a vacation and I am not a happy camper. I can sort of fake being “fine” for a while but the big loss (for me and those around me) is that I miss being right here right now, fully present. Not seeing to my own needs is choosing to sacrifice possible opportunities to bring my best and brightest self to whatever is going on even if what’s happening is not any fun! The unexpected happens often and usually with little or no notice. Home healthcare schedule may be over scheduled or under scheduled sometimes—true enough. I want to know that I can depend on myself to carve out whatever I need for my own self-care. The payoff is emotional and physical resilience to deal with the rigors that come with the business of everything that comes with daily living. It’s my responsibility to take care of me. I enjoy a full life in my daily round these day only to the extent that I maintain as structured a routine as possible (no small task when we’re talking home healthcare-I know) and I look small for small ways to be good to myself. The personal rewards that come with home healthcare are many and varied. I want to live those miracle moments. Sadly personal exhaustion is the thief that that can rob me of my vitality. Three words sum it up for me regarding a good life outcome during short-term and long-term home healthcare assignments Discipline, discipline, discipline.

Hello, Some might claim that what I will say is negative and that Job case is negative. I have read a few comments that said that. But I would say that this is not the case. Instead, I view Job case as a means for workers to get out their concerns and for non-workers to share what they are experiencing and potential employers to understand the market. I recently fought a long battle with unemployment who then said I was not eligible. I will not go into the details except, there is a reason why innocent people are incarcerated and there are guilty criminals that walk the street. We are humans and we are flawed, from the person that picks up trash in the street (considered less than at times) (to huge CEO’s in companies and government officials, who make mistakes too). With that being said, like the good ole Western days….”There is the good, bad and Ugly” Therefore, I do have something that I wrote I would like to share: When the light looks dim from the outside looking in When the outside tells you, LIFE is dull and grim When the Outside say “You Cannot do this” When the outside say “You are meaningless” When the Outside say “You cannot win” There is always the truth within Within says “Yes I can” Within says “There is chance” Within says “You are not alone” Within says “You are loved in a sober tone” Within says “ One day at a time” Within say’s “Outside is not mine” Don’t claim “Outside”, truth is within! Beatrice https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/bbradshaw/blog/when-the-light-looks-dim-from-the-outside-looking-in I am not selling anything, I also shared this message on my facebook because I am a true believer. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010128308197

Trying to stay awake on first shift. Since some go to school later on that day or kids

No, its a job that requires constant overtime. It is also very hard on your body due to having a schedule that changes and your sleep suffers. In addition the highly polluted work conditions aren't worth it.

They expect you to work all the time They don't care if you have family to spend time with. Denso is your main priority in life when you work there.

When I was transcribing for two or more doctors, the 24 hour turnaround deadline could become a very stressful thing. I worked from home and had a family to care for also, so sometimes I had to pause the work to fix dinner and carry on my life. Doctor's sent up their dictation around 6:00-6:30 in the evening, which is when the clock started on the turnaround. That was usually the end of my day, so it could get stressful making that deadline.

Ive been there 3 yrs. Working 6 to 7 days every week. Pay is good but not worth missing out on family life.. Think hard about that if u have a family.

The most stressful day I worked is when I had about 40 orders to delivery. I was happy with it because I thought that I was going to make money, But i soon found out that I was not only receiving a significant amount of money less than what I calculated, but when I brought it up I was shrugged off and cheated out of my money.

Thought for the week...

Rest & Perspective. And, go to the window. But take it a step further and don't just go to the window, step outside the window. Go outside, take a walk, take a hike, take a run or go buy yourself a bike. Even if you've never biked in your life, now is the time. Go buy a bike! Just do it! (sorry Nike, that's been my slogan for a long time then I realized it was yours too.) Go outside and enjoy what God has given us. Go outside and enjoy what nature has to offer everybody and best of all, it's free. Wow, imagine that! Something that is free and can be so good for our health at the same time. You have no idea what you are missing until you just do it! Fresh air is good for the mind & soul. Kids - Be sure to make time for your kids. They have alot on their shoulders: between school, sports homework, fitting in, etc... Make sure you have their backs. Make sure they know you have their backs. It is so easy for them to get in with the "wrong" crowd and once they do, it's a big struggle to climb back over that fence into the "right" crowd. Don't give them a reason to go towards that wrong crowd. If they know you always have their back and you are always there for them no matter what the situation might be (good or bad), then you will always have a great running relationship with them as they grow and mature. Your bond will be like no other. How awesome is that! Keeping the communication line open with them is the key to their success. Idea... If you make their lunch, put a small note inside that says, "have a great day" or "do your best." It might sound small, but it could be a big pick-me-up that they just might need to get them through their day.