I promise myself a better future. - Real Mum story on MoM

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Right now every day is a hard struggle full of fights, tantrums, sleepless nights, anxiety and being broke. BUT! It’s all going to be worth it in the end. A few weeks ago I posted some questions about studying and employment for myself. Since then I have done the responsible alcohol and gambling courses and passed. I was especially pleased because these were the first tests i’d completed and passed in 16 years. Yay me. Then I enrolled in 3 awesome free courses to show employers that I had current knowledge and was prepared to commit until the finishing line. I am still sticking with my crappy catalogue/newspaper delivery job because at least it pays for my courses and again shows that I am committed. I rang up TAFE to apply for my admin course that I started 12 years ago but never finished when I became pregnant. This time around I will complete it though. I have given myself the courage to apply for some jobs today so please wish me luck!

Posted anonymously, 29th April 2014

17 Comments

- - mom71809 said
  - 04 Sep 2016
    2:49 pm
Overcoming obstacles in your life and pushing ahead is inspiring to both those that know you and those reading this story – all the best!

- - mom113055 said
  - 17 Oct 2015
    8:41 pm
for better future

- - deb_gs said
  - 27 Apr 2015
    7:57 pm
I wish you all the luck in the world. At least you know that where you are at is a stepping stone and doesn’t have to define your life. Open your horizons. Could you start up a business or work from home? There are so many essential but dull jobs out there, go for one that lets you show your skills.

- - mom113055 said
  - 26 Mar 2015
    9:26 pm
it s a great top story

- - ginoula5 said
  - 06 Aug 2014
    6:49 pm
COngratulations!! wishing you all the best, you will do so well I’m sure

- - eestigirl said
  - 10 Jun 2014
    9:57 am
Just sending you my very best wishes. You have done so well so far, keep going and don’t be tempted to give up if you don’t get a better job straight away. Check the notice board at your local shops, sometimes people have a casual spot available. Be interested in people you meet and ask if the place they work for is recruiting because you are looking for work. A nice young lady came to read our electricity meter, I asked if it was a good job and she said she encouraged her brother to do the same job. You will find there are jobs that might never have occurred to you otherwise. Let us all know at MoMs how you are going : )

- - 3timesamum said
  - 07 Jun 2014
    3:49 pm
Good luck. That is so great to have done some courses and gained some extra confidence! Good for you!

- - meimei said
  - 31 May 2014
    5:40 pm
Congratulations and good luck in your endeavours

- - catgrrl3 said
  - 21 May 2014
    5:03 pm
congrats on making the commitment and sticking to it, sounds like you are doing great

- - coppin85 said
  - 12 May 2014
    5:27 pm
i wish you luck and congratulations!!!

- - tilly said
  - 06 May 2014
    9:42 am
Goodluck, fantastic effort, it will all work out.

- - arcticwynta said
  - 30 Apr 2014
    3:56 pm
congrats to you and well done do as many courses as you can and better your out look. You can never do to many

- - damish70 said
  - 29 Apr 2014
    10:13 pm
What you have done is amazing & I admire your perseverance & determination. In moments of self-doubt you just need to look at yourself in the mirror & see the reflection of the strong woman looking straight back at you. Positive thoughts being sent your way xx

- - kathryn said
  - 29 Apr 2014
    8:46 pm
wishing you all the luck in the world – good on you

- - mel1 said
  - 29 Apr 2014
    7:17 pm
Well done, I do wish you luck. you are turning around your own future and I’m sure you’ll be very successful with your attitude and commitment.