Things to Consider When Finding a Stay at Home Mom Job |
Posted: June 12, 2020 |
Ask any stay at home mom and they're tell you hands down – being a stay at home mom is a full-time job. Unfortunately, though, it isn't one that pays very well. In fact, it costs an awful lot (raising babies isn't cheap!). And while bringing up children is more rewarding than any business career, we all need money to pay the bills. What are some of the best jobs for moms? Here are some things to consider if you need to work from home. Flexibility Finding a job that lets you be flexible is key when you're raising children and trying to work. Committing to a job that expects you to be on conference calls and video chats while your kids are in the next room just isn't reasonable. You need to find something that you can work into your schedule whenever you're free. While it seems impossible, it really isn't. Freelance writing, transcription, and working as a virtual assistant are just a few of the flexible jobs available to moms. Your Interests When you work from home, staying motivated is key. Because you have all your other duties and demands competing for your attention, you have to be really committed to fitting the time in for work. If you choose a job that you find completely uninspiring or that you just don't like, it will be hard for you to succeed. When you're searching different jobs, make sure to find something that interests you. When you're doing something you like, you'll be far more likely to keep going on the days you just don't feel like it. Your "Why" Another motivating factor is the reason you want to work from home in the first place. Is it so that you can afford to send your kids to private school? So you can take that family vacation? While we all could undoubtedly claim money as the reason we're working from home, try to be a little more specific. If you're shooting for a very certain income goal, that can help motivate you to make the most of your job. Your Availability Before you find any job, take some time to map out just how much you feel you can reasonably work. It makes no sense to overcommit yourself to something you just can't accomplish. Even if you find something that you absolutely love, are thrilled to do, and pays a high amount, if it causes you to go into a burnout tailspin it just isn't worth it. Juggling work, children, and household duties is all a balancing act. It's very important not to let one outweigh the other. Make sure you only commit to something you know you're available and able to do without neglecting your other responsibilities. Working from home while you're caring for your kids isn't always easy, but it is totally doable. I've been working as a freelance writer for the past 10 years while homeschooling my children, and I wouldn't have it any other way. That said, every family is different, which is why it's important to evaluate what's best for your family and situation. Consider these points when you're searching for a job, and you're more likely to find the best fit for your family.
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