Jobs - sort of off subject (long)

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Hello list,

I am writing today because I am frustrated that I cannot find a job while my

kids are at school (and I have to work at least part-time). This list is

full of smart people so I thought I should turn to the lists. I'm a

lurker...I rarely post. I have a son going to another school district

because our home district did not have appropriate services. So far it has

been worth it but there are times I've had to leave work or miss work

because off complications at school. Our son comes first. He is disgnosed

with PDD-NOS and even though he is a smart loving kid, when things are not

" right " for him it builds and builds and when he's had enough then we see

the behaviors. So I've lost two jobs over problems at school or sick kids.

Policies are policies. However, when I travel 45 minutes each way to take

our son to school, it's expensive. Part of the open enrollment agreement

our resident school district had us agree to was that we would not ask them

to pay or provide transportation....that's fine. It's worth it and it's a

choice we made. So what does a mom do? I've never been in this situation

before and it's very frustrating that I haven't found " something " out there

for me!!! I am a licensed practical nurse, I went to college for four

years, I have lots of training on verbal behavior, IEP's, special education

and just completed a training on Sibshops. What does some other mom's have

to advise me on this matter that have gone through this? Most nursing jobs

want you to work 8 hour shifts...including clinics. I work for my son's

school as a substitute education assistant but that's not consistent work.

I've even thought about starting my own business...but I have no experience

with that...any ideas?

Thanks for your time!!

Rose

Mom to 10, 7 and Nikki 5

(Southern Wisconsin)