How can I balance a third job without missing my family's big moments?

monlordgts90

Working two jobs, and I’m considering a third to support my family. I don’t want to miss anything. I see this as a short‑term plan to pay some bills off!

Thoughts?

Note: Our home hasn’t sold in over a year, so we’ve been paying bills at two locations for more than a year.

FastMoneyRinz77

Reduce debt now it's the best move you can make. If your credit card carries 20% and you work hard to pay it down, you get a fantastic return on investment. You postpone instant gratification, but your long‑term prospects improve dramatically.

Chilli

Short term: yes.
Long term: consolidate everything, focus on one that pays well or lets you start a better second to replace the main.
If you work more than 40 hours you miss out, and if you work far more than your partner you could lose everything if things go south.
You need a solid partner who understands, helps at home or with money, and works as a team; otherwise you’re better off alone.
The system favors go‑getters, so be careful.

Beyond any plan, have a good budget and time management.
Get those first; don’t work more just to spend more.
You don’t need a flashy new car or a 100″ TV… though they’re cheap now, bad example 😂

sonidraxy

If you’re worried about missing time with the kids, DON’T take the 3rd job… keep looking for a better‑paying main job.

S1Cowdog

I wouldn’t take a THIRD JOB. We can always make more money, but we can’t buy any more time. I’d recommend a side hustle for your wife if she isn’t working. I have stay‑at‑home moms on my team who earn a six‑figure income while working around their family’s schedule.

theuppermark

I think society tells gus to “work harder” to fix our problems, which is why we end up juggling three jobs or piling on debt consolidation.

In my view, we need to fix our mindset first if we want any lasting financial impact.

Short answer: get a clear picture of your family’s spending, track every dollar, and have a sit‑down with your wife (only if she’s willing). Go through each spending category and spot what you can cut for the next 5–10 years.

Doing that makes debt‑consolidation a lot easier and helps you avoid falling back into overspending. Hope this helps!