My parents got divorced a couple of years ago . My mom was a stay - at - home mom before , but of course she suddenly found herself in need of a job . She got one and has done great making the transition from stay - at - home mom to full - time employee . My mom does n't have any debts , her car is paid for , and she rents half of a duplex .

Question: Why did the speaker 's mother decide to get a job after having gone through a divorce ?
She needs to support herself now and realistically has no other option but to work