Once
you become a mother you are forced to realize that things are never
going to be the same, most of the times that is seen as a good thing,
but sometimes it just means that your everyday workload gets tripled,
as the majority of the kids, and house chores fall back on you.
You
might not get the hang of it right away, and that is completely
normal, but once you do you will realise that you have become one of
those ‘super women’ people usually refer to that are multitasking
all the time between hundreds of tasks.
As
much as we would like to think that this is all we really need in our
lives, most of us mothers at a certain point start to get the need to
do something that is exclusively for you, rather than for any one
else. However, the decision to be full-time in an office, rather than
home with your kids can be a very difficult one, especially if the
kids are young. This is why nowadays we are lucky to have the
opportunity to choose between freelance, and home-based jobs, which
allow us to balance our family and work life. Another advantage is
that thanks to the Internet you can search and apply for these types
of jobs anywhere in the UK, even in Leeds, from the comfort of
your home.
If
you do not know whether you are the kind of person that would pursue
such a career path though, here are some examples of what you could
find, while job-hunting, that might fit your interests and most
importantly your schedule.
Freelance
Writer
Freelance
writing is not something that can be done by everyone, but if you do
believe you have the head for it, it is definitely one of the most
classic, and straightforward career paths you can undertake part-time
and home-based. Writing online can be divided in many sub-categories;
in fact the options are quite open. For example, you could start
blogging, or sending articles to websites that pay for specific
topics, academic writing, or even script writing, and the list does not end here. Just like any other job freelance writing needs some
practice, and a little natural skills, but once you have gained the
required skills you will enjoy the creative waves that writing
emanates.
Education
This
type of job can be very requested, especially for kids, and teenagers
in their school-age years. Most of the times kids will need some
extra help with their homework, and are looking for a tutor. This
could be the perfect job for a mother, not only your communication
skills have been perfected, but you also have the right mind to
interact with children, having yourself kids. You can start your own
tutoring business by word of mouth between the other moms, and expand
with tutoring online as well. Also, you are able to determine your
own hours, and can even give lessons without leaving the house.
Virtual
Assistant
Being
a serial multi-tasker you would fit perfectly into the virtual
assistant requirements. A virtual assistant is no different from a
regular assistant; the only difference is that your job will occur in
the comfort of your own home. Good speaking manners are required, as
organization, and the ability of doing many things at the same time,
which as a mum you won’t find any difficulties in proving that
those are skills you have already acquired and perfected.
These
are just some examples of jobs that could be something of interest
for a mother looking for a part-time opportunity; where your skills
can be transferable, and most importantly in high demand. So what are
you waiting for!
What
job would you embark in?
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