May, 2013
Top Jobs for Stay-at-Home Moms Motherhood can be filled with many exciting and exhilarating challenges. Between late night feedings and occasional spit-ups… there’s the joy and sometimes fear of being responsible for this new little one. For moms who have had a successful career, this new experience can be compounded by an identity crisis. Suddenly, you may find yourself asking: who am I… when hearing the coos of your adorable little one. It’s been an age old battle… mother’s guilt when working outside of the home. Some moms have decided to start a new business altogether… while others prefer to make a few extra bucks while focusing on the family. As a new mom, whatever you decide… follow your gut, do what’s best for you and your baby. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Home Day Care Check State Rules Background checks Child-proof your home Writing/Blogging/Designing www.elance.com: create a free profile, submit for thousands of jobs, there are nearly 300,000 opportunities in the writing and designing category Virtual Assistant: www.eaHelp.com: email your résumé, work as little as 5 hours a week, do tasks like answering calls, booking travel and answering emails for busy executives. www.taskrabbit.com: Join (select cities) Background checked Must be 21 Run tasks for everyday people who are busy: Picking up groceries,dry cleaning or simple household tasks Sales Find your passion use your skills Sell crafts or products online (Ebay, Etsy)