The financial side of the life of a divorced woman

What should a woman do that was left alone? How to provide for yourself and your child if you worked in a low-paid position before the divorce or was a housewife? Many married couples part. And no matter how sad it is, for some ladies this stage becomes the first impetus on the way to self-realization, a more interesting and rich life. I want to tell the story of a friend of mine who happened to be in such a situation, but not from the third, but the first person. I hope, this example from real life you will find for yourself useful and encouraging.

"After the divorce, I suddenly realized that it would be difficult for me to live with my child for my teacher's salary. Especially since I was used to the higher standard of living that my ex-husband had previously provided to me. So I was faced with the fact: I need to look for a new job with good earnings.

In order not to waste time, in the process of searching, I graduated from the secretaries-referent courses, mastered the computer, and tightened up English. I can not say that I was delighted with all this. I was just sure that the acquired skills in any case will be useful to me in the future. Soon I was hired by a small company that did not understand anything, but was called solidly, looked presentable, and her boss inspired respect.

This was my first job in business, and I was terribly glad that they took me there. Of course, I was very scared, and I was worried if I could manage my duties. Cope, and easy. Very soon I realized that I was not interested in working here and that I really can do much more with my leadership qualities.

Just at this time, my friends started a new business project and looked for a good organizer for the position of commercial director. When I was offered this job, there was no limit to my joy and pride in myself. This is career growth, this is a chance, I certainly will not fail! I will show myself, in the morning my nose will be past and I will be able to provide life for myself and my son! It's interesting that I was simultaneously invited to work in one training company, which was more in line with my profile and affected me for living things, but the prospects seemed too far away, and the real salary was too meager.

So I became a real businesswoman. At first the work carried me away completely. I independently mastered the basics of marketing, logistics and accounting. I decided, organized, agreed - at the initial stage of business there arose a lot of urgent questions. With an enviable regularity for my friends, I flew to exhibitions in Milan, Rome, Venice, established contacts, selected goods, concluded contracts. All this lasted for several years, until it became a familiar rut. Then I began to think about what I have for today and what will happen to me next. I honestly admitted to myself that in this work I was primarily attracted by prestige and the possibility of self-assertion. Once successfully having organized and having adjusted business process, in due course I began to feel disappointment - to me constantly it was necessary to be engaged in unloved affairs. Yes, and the pitfalls in the work began to appear more and more often there were disagreements with the owners. The prospects were becoming less clear. My salary no longer warmed me, as before, I had to decide something.

And instead of looking for another similar job, but with a lot of money, I decided to find a way to realize and earn in my favorite direction - teaching activities. And then my current salary fell just in time. I was able to pay for myself a new, prestigious education, to learn and get a job in a completely different company, where my experience in business, as well as new knowledge, and, of course, my teaching talent, came in handy.

And although now I'm not a commercial director, I feel great in the position of the trainer of the training company, my earnings suit me perfectly and my heart rejoices every working day, even if it is not absolutely cloudless :) "

Remember, at any age you can learn, develop and assert yourself. Learn to adapt to different situations, believe in your strengths and abilities! It's just necessary for each of you, because life is so changeable and unpredictable.