Careers which may satisfy these additional needs:
Considering that most single mothers do not have a degree in any field, or did not attend any higher education, their choices are fairly limited. Despite this, most single mothers in the United States have the ability to read and write. Therefore, clerical jobs such as accounting clerks, receptionists, and medical record clerks are all jobs that require a minimal amount of skill. Though entry-level clerical jobs do not pay very much, gaining experience in this field could potentially result in a job position with the potential for growth. USA Today commented on a book titled Job Hunting for Dummies, by stating that one of the best clerical jobs mentioned by Max Messmer, chairman for Robert …show more content…
If they choose this path, there are options which make up for the benefits from a full time job. According to Brian Martucci from Money Crashers, some companies still “provide health insurance to employees that work less than 30 hours a week,” (Martucci). Some of these companies include Whole Foods, Starbucks, Uhaul, and Staples. Considering this, there are an array of jobs surrounding the career fields of retail. Naturally, one of these positions is likely to be suitable for a single mother who does not want to commit to a full time job, and would receive insurance as long as it is from a company that provides it. The main problem with this is that the minimum wage is not yet equivalent to a living wage. Therefore, even if a mother were to work full time in the field of retail, it would not yield a sufficient amount of income to provide for both herself and her child. Despite this, some single mothers receive child support from the father. In the U.S., each state has a different amount of payment for this financial assistance is based on factors that vary based on location. The Department of Child Support Services require a form which thoroughly describes the “financial needs of the child, including education, income and needs of the parent with custody of the child, income and ability to pay of the parent who is paying child support and the child's standard of living before separation,”(Reuters). Though the process of request of requesting child support may be time consuming, the single mother will eventually have more time to focus on herself and her child. Since a portion of single mothers are divorced, this path would be most beneficial to them, particularly if they desire to focus more on childcare. This path may also be suitable if the child is under the age of five and requires a significant deal of
Considering that most single mothers do not have a degree in any field, or did not attend any higher education, their choices are fairly limited. Despite this, most single mothers in the United States have the ability to read and write. Therefore, clerical jobs such as accounting clerks, receptionists, and medical record clerks are all jobs that require a minimal amount of skill. Though entry-level clerical jobs do not pay very much, gaining experience in this field could potentially result in a job position with the potential for growth. USA Today commented on a book titled Job Hunting for Dummies, by stating that one of the best clerical jobs mentioned by Max Messmer, chairman for Robert …show more content…
If they choose this path, there are options which make up for the benefits from a full time job. According to Brian Martucci from Money Crashers, some companies still “provide health insurance to employees that work less than 30 hours a week,” (Martucci). Some of these companies include Whole Foods, Starbucks, Uhaul, and Staples. Considering this, there are an array of jobs surrounding the career fields of retail. Naturally, one of these positions is likely to be suitable for a single mother who does not want to commit to a full time job, and would receive insurance as long as it is from a company that provides it. The main problem with this is that the minimum wage is not yet equivalent to a living wage. Therefore, even if a mother were to work full time in the field of retail, it would not yield a sufficient amount of income to provide for both herself and her child. Despite this, some single mothers receive child support from the father. In the U.S., each state has a different amount of payment for this financial assistance is based on factors that vary based on location. The Department of Child Support Services require a form which thoroughly describes the “financial needs of the child, including education, income and needs of the parent with custody of the child, income and ability to pay of the parent who is paying child support and the child's standard of living before separation,”(Reuters). Though the process of request of requesting child support may be time consuming, the single mother will eventually have more time to focus on herself and her child. Since a portion of single mothers are divorced, this path would be most beneficial to them, particularly if they desire to focus more on childcare. This path may also be suitable if the child is under the age of five and requires a significant deal of