I retrained as a plumber after being laid off from my media job and becoming a mom. I love the flexibility.

I retrained as a plumber after being laid off from my media job and becoming a mom. I love the flexibility.

R. J. Fenton

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with R.J. Fenton, 40, about how she opted to reskill as a plumber after she became a single mom during the pandemic. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified her previous and current employment.

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