Getting Your Own Place For The First Time

So I’m at the point where I’m like definitely ready to get my own place. I’m just not financially there. I want a second job so bad but at the same time I don’t want to be that mom who is way too busy to see their child. My second option would be going back to school but I’m not sure if that’ll do me any real justice. Idk I’m kind of stuck but I know I’m ready to take that next step I just need to figure out what route I’m going to take. Any moms working two jobs? How’s it going for you? Any moms in California who just got their first place? How did you make it happen?