Job Hunting
By caver1
@caver1 (1762)
United States
August 7, 2007 2:35pm CST
After nearly 16 years as a stay at home mom, I'm looking for a job. I've been working at home, babysitting, for the past 9 years. But I feel the time has come to look for something else.
My kids will be in 10th and 8th grades at a private school. Tuition is the main reason I looking for a job. Babysitting just doesn't cover the cost of two kids in a private school.
So, I'm looking, and wondering what my chances are, considering that I have been out of the job market for so long. Has anyone else gone back to work after staying home with kids for several years?
2 responses
@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
7 Aug 07
Wow..this is a big step. I have been babysitting for 15 yrs and every year for the past 5 I have said I am getting a 'real' job and not babysitting anymore. Then I have to factor in getting a sitter for my 7 yr old after school and during the school breaks, so I decided to keep babysitting for the time being.
I am really just getting into making money online with the hopes that I can start generating some good income monthly to help out.
Good luck to you. If you have a temp service in your area, that might be where to start. They do lots of placements and usually will end up turning into a full time position if they like your work.
@caver1 (1762)
• United States
7 Aug 07
I said I was going to get a "real" job last year, but the people I sit for asked if I would consider babysitting another year, because they decided not to start their 5 yr. old in school yet. So I stayed with it one more year.
The temp service is a good idea and I have thought of doing that once school starts. Some of the services here even offer free training on some computer programs.
Thanks for your comment!
@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
7 Aug 07
That definitely has to make you feel good that the people you sat for asked you to wait another year until their child started school. That is why I have been doing this for so long~ they keep having babies or they refer people to me and I want to make sure to get these kids in school first. Good luck with your job hunt.
@dvschic (1795)
• United States
7 Aug 07
definately go with the temp agency or even a local school, u'd be amazed at how many schools need good help and can't find them, because people dont want to work with children anymore.. plus i might add to my income by running a home sales business, i have candles that i sell, as well as working during the week, www.soycandleparties.com
