People ask how I manage 6 kids and caring for 3 relatives. I work a second job and barely get time to myself.
Kaitlin Manns shares her five-bedroom home with her husband, six kids, two young siblings, her mom, and stepdad while working as a caregiver.
Kaitlin Manns, a 33-year-old home health aide and server from Granite City, Illinois, is responsible for taking care of six children aged between 2 and 13, as well as her three elderly relatives with chronic medical conditions. She works 38 hours per week as a home health aide, earning $18.50 an hour, and an additional 23 hours per week as a server at a bar and grill, earning $7.50 an hour with tips.
Manns, who works alongside her husband Justice, 28, finds her schedule hectic due to her numerous caregiving responsibilities, which include helping the adults with daily tasks and managing appointments. Despite the challenges, Manns finds the work rewarding, as it allows her to be with her loved ones and provide a loving environment for her children.
She often struggles to find time for herself, but cherishes moments of reading and watching movies before bed.
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