4 jobs, 3 kids + a new business degree: How one Alabama mom did it + you can, too

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If you’ve thought about earning a college degree but time is an obstacle, consider Janet Flemmon of Montgomery, a mom with four jobs and a December 2025 graduate of The University of Alabama Online with a Bachelor of Science in General Business.

Talk about embodying that phrase about really “meaning business.”

Read on to learn more about Janet’s experience and how UA Online’s business degree programs can meet you where you are, too.

Many commitments, big goals

While Luverne, Alabama, is her hometown, Janet has been living and working in Montgomery for the past two decades. Here’s a snapshot of what that’s looked like, most of these things happening simultaneously:

❤️ Raising three boys, now 19, 20 + 25
✂️ Working as a licensed cosmetologist
💰 Various positions with H&R Block, currently tax prep
📍 Guiding history tours of Montgomery
🌐 Serving exchange students as an area rep

She also completed an Associate of Business Administration degree with honors at a community college in May 2023, after which she immediately set her sights on The University of Alabama to earn a bachelor’s degree, enrolling that June. Her thought:

“Okay, I’m going to UA. I’m going, I’m going now, and I’m not waiting any longer. I always wanted to walk the stage at Alabama, and there’s no other college that ever came to mind for me. And I’m gonna keep going, at least until I get my doctorate.”
_{Janet Flemmon, recent UA grad + master’s program candidate}

Love for learning + setting an example

A role at a salon in Montgomery brought Janet there, and her work quickly inspired a goal to own salons one day. She began her education in business to future-proof that plan, aiming to learn all she can about running a business effectively, from finance and operations to marketing and advertising.

Now with almost a decade in tax preparation and office management, she sees a possible entrepreneurial path in that field, too. She says she likes to stay busy and loves to learn.

“My mom passed away when I was 12, and she always said, ‘You’re going to go to college. You’re going to do good, and I want you to make something out of yourself.’ I’ve always made that promise to her and myself. Now that I have kids of my own, I want them to see me doing something good, so they’ll follow my path and do something great as well.”
_{Janet Flemmon, recent UA grad + master’s program candidate}

How UA Online aligned

Beyond The University of Alabama being her school of choice, Janet says UA Online’s flexible structure, quality coursework and strong support checked all the boxes for her goals and busy lifestyle. She’s already applying what she’s learned as she prepares to pursue a master’s degree:

“I didn’t have to pause my life to pursue my education. I can do both at the same time. It has sharpened my thinking skills and connected my academics to real-world, real-life challenges.”
_{Janet Flemmon, recent UA grad + master’s program candidate}

UA Online business degree programs

While your professional journey may not be exactly like Janet’s, UA Online has many business degree program options to consider. Here are a few that may align with your goals:

• Bachelor of Science – General Business
• Bachelor of Science – Management with Entrepreneurship concentration
• Bachelor of Science – Management with Human Resource Management concentration
• Bachelor of Science – Real Estate

Ready to make your next big move?

Visit UA Online to explore degree details, connect with a counselor + apply today.

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