just turned 25 father

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Me and my wife already have a beautiful daughter and are expecting a baby boy in March. Neither one of us have a long term career and I'm worried we won't be able to support our kids. Does anyone have any suggestions

[kopelitsa11]

Military is the way to go. You are secure , have great benefits and the government will pay for your education. If you and yours can put up with your deployments then look into it.

[koyama83]

You could join the military or a trade such as welding or go to school... I think that the fasted way to a high paying career is through a trades union like union ironworkers and so on. Not to sound sexist, but as a woman I chose school, which is taking many years and it will pay off but if I had the muscle to bust rods I'd do it because it is high paying right away and increases after you become a journeyman, plus you can retire and they offer good benefits. (Some women do it, but I'm a small woman).

[Nikki4289]

I say school too, there's a lot of government help such as daycare, food stamps,  wic, and welfare. I say go for those AND get an education. You would be setting a perfect example for your kids if you went to school while raising them. I am 25 and I have a two year old. I am also 30 weeks and my son got to watch me cross the stage last week, while I accept my AA. My family has been a huge a support because I'm bettering myself. If I just sat on welfare my family would disown me. It's temporary and you get a ton of benefits to help go to school. You can do anything you put your mind to.  Where there's a will there's a way. Don't let your kids be a set back or an excuse to not continue to grow as an individual.  Your life is just starting!  ♡ :)

[jessijlb1229]

Try putting in applications at your local plants the industrial industry (chemical plants, manufacturing plants, etc.) is really hot right now. A lot of times they will hire people with no experience so they can train you to be crane operators, whole watchers etc., and once you get on there it's a career kinda job. In my area there is Shell, Cheveron, Coke, Evonick,  ship yards and many others. Maybe there are opportunities in your area.

[bonnieella20]

Look up oil rig jobs.

[ShanLori]

Join a trade. Always in demand!

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I have a 10 year old and am studying.  I fell pregnant on my 1st year at uni...and im now in my 2nd year and pregnant again! I won't lie...its hard but its better than doing nothing.  Knowing there is a light at the end of the tunnel makes a massive difference.  Dont know where abouts in the world you are but here in the UK there is help for parents....we get financial support etc. Goodluck.  

[etismyhero]

You can always figure it out. With my first son, I was getting cash welfare and food stamps and wic and I used that as an opportunity to go back to school. I went to school for free because I got financial aid and now im a nurse and supporting my family.

[KnCarroll87]

Go to school. It will be hard as heck but it will be worth it in the end. My sister in law went to nursing school while pregnant, had a full time job and a 4 year old at home. She had a lot of help from family but made it. She now makes over 60 thousand a year and doesn't have to worry. If you can just make it through and work together, it will be so worth it in the end!