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msk99 (original poster member #29293) posted at 11:13 PM on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
So, just trying to find a secondary part-time job to make some much needed income and keep things afloat. Just wondering if it is a good or bad idea to reference in my cover letter that I am a single dad looking for a stable secondary income or if I should omit it entirely?
Thanks....
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Mama_of_3_Kids ( member #26651) posted at 12:21 AM on Thursday, April 25th, 2013
Most people put, "References available upon request" on their resume. Good luck!
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Too_Trusting ( member #99) posted at 1:44 AM on Thursday, April 25th, 2013
I wouldn't offer that info in a cover letter. IMO a potential employer might think that you'll stay long enough to get a little financial boost, then leave when he's invested time and effort into training you.
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kernel ( member #27035) posted at 3:05 AM on Thursday, April 25th, 2013
No. That type of information does not belong in a cover letter. If you're asked a direct question in interview, then you can say it.
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Amazonia ( member #32810) posted at 11:49 AM on Thursday, April 25th, 2013
No, and they shouldn't ask you about that in an interview either. Isn't that considered discrimination if they base a hiring decision on stuff like marital status?
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ajsmom ( member #17460) posted at 4:49 PM on Thursday, April 25th, 2013
Yes, familial status is a protected class. You cannot be discriminated against because you have children, regardless of your marital status.
Cover letters should emphasize your qualifications in relation to the job requirements (exact relation is best), your strong desire for the position and where you can be reached.
ETA: ALWAYS follow-up about a week later on your application. Be the squeaky wheel!
Good luck to you!
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Mama_of_3_Kids ( member #26651) posted at 5:02 PM on Thursday, April 25th, 2013
I completely misread your post the first time 
What the others have said 
Me: BW/33 The kidlets: DS16, DS12, and DD10 The hounds: Three Shih Tzu's The felines: Two short haired kitteh's
msk99 (original poster member #29293) posted at 5:12 PM on Thursday, April 25th, 2013
Thanks everyone for your feedback on this, clearly I shouldn't add that to my letter. That's the easy part....now the tough part of finding a job outside my normal 8:30-4:30 job, lol....
Cheers...
BS (Me): 40 STBXWW (Her): 40
M: 15 Years, 2 Awesome Boys
Divorced
Five simple rules of happiness:
1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.
msk99 (original poster member #29293) posted at 7:53 PM on Monday, April 29th, 2013
After using this advice, I managed to get an interview for a night auditor position at one of the local hotels. 2 shifts a week working 11PM-7AM, so figure I can manage that for the benefit of the boys. About a 1/4 of the pay of my regular job, but at this point, I need the cashola....
BS (Me): 40 STBXWW (Her): 40
M: 15 Years, 2 Awesome Boys
Divorced
Five simple rules of happiness:
1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.
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