#6 A Mom's Ideal Job

 Find A Job That Serves YOU

Jobs reflect the phases of our lives.

When you were eight, you may have run a lemonade stand. When you were sixteen, you may have worked at an amusement park.

The job you choose now—as a single mother—needs to support this phase of your life.

If you are working for an employer that expects you to be married to your job, that will not serve your family. When work demands go overboard, your children lose out at home.

The goal is not just employment. The goal is support.

So what does a single-mom–supportive job look like?

Single-Mom–Supportive Jobs Tend to Do the Following:

💲1. They lower the cost of childcare

This might look like:

• an employer who subsidizes childcare near your home or workplace
• working in education, where your child can attend the school where you work
• remote work, such as chat-based roles, where you may not need childcare at all

👥2. They offer usable sick leave

A supportive employer provides sick leave that can be used for you and your children, without penalty or fear.

🥫3. They offer fair, competitive pay growth

Market-competitive raises help you keep up with rising costs.

😷4. They offer reasonably priced medical benefits

The employer provides health insurance that you can actually afford to use.

This includes:

• reasonable monthly premiums
• manageable deductibles
• coverage that includes your children
• access to routine care, not just emergencies
• prescription coverage
• employer-matched benefits

Medical coverage should reduce stress—not add to it. When healthcare is accessible, you’re more likely to stay well, catch issues early, and keep your household running steadily. So, avoid jobs that do not have medical benefits.

When you work for an employer that supports your real needs, something important happens. You feel better about contributing in your position. You show up with less stress and your family benefits from that stability.

Your job should support your life—not compete with it. 💛