<prompt> Human: So me and my girlfriend are expecting a baby completely unexpected at the end of April and we need to find a place to live by then but i have no credit i just started a new job making 500 a week before taxes and weekend side gigs that brings that total to 800 a week, my SO has pretty o.k credit at 718 but were deciding that she should stop working when the baby comes and be a stay at home mom for the time-being where should i start to be at least somewhat prepared for when the child comes?Assistant: Single parents with custody will not be able to do this, but with no prospects lined up, have you considered the military? A three year contract will get you full G.I. Bill benefits after your contract is completed. There are dozens and dozens of non-combat related jobs that will help immensely in job experience after you leave the military, even if you dont want to go to college afterwards. I did this, not because of a child, and I would recommend it to many young people in a hard place. Human: I have definitely thought about it but I saw the pay rate was something like 18000 a year and figured that would be way too low for my family to live on even if Im not there  <response>: Here is a pay chart and allowances. You are given a housing allowance and an extra allowance for a dependent. Plus, initially, you are automatically promoted after set periods, which give you raises. I can promise you that if you are financially prudent, as it seems you are, that your family will not struggle to get by. People on Reddit may hate on the military from time to time, and I can see many of their views, but the military is very good at setting you up for success, and they make sure youre taken care of. 