Stay-at-home mom looking to get back to work part-time!

Well first off stop being a perfectionist Sorry I know it's hard I use to be that way too. I use to use the vacuum my dog. That I am not joking about. I don't know what your education is but, my aunt worked for this place that she worked 4 hours a day and then another person came in and worked the other 4. Maybe you could find something like that. Or I have usually found jobs where I can set my own hours, I usually work for less than what I am worth but if I need a day off I just take it.

You made mention you were college educated. Is this education applicable to starting your own home business? I know how hard that may sound but it pays off with hard work and eventually you all would be laughing all the way to the bank. Seek out government grants and subsidies that can help you either start your own business or find a job that accommodates your family dynamics (in home or out of home work). There are programs for daycare for younger children but you mention that both your children are school aged so I am assuming that they are both in full day classes. You've contributed to their raising in such a beautiful manner, you've been there for them when they needed you most and now you feel it's time to contribute to them on a different level and not just by being available to them. I see nothing wrong with working in or outside the home to contribute to your families financial needs and your children and their best interests. You have them at heart when you say you want to contribute to the family finances. Contributing to a child's needs is not just about being there physically or emotionally. It's about providing for their physical needs as well. In order to do that in this society we need to have that paycheck in hand to do so. Food, clothes, shelter - these are all basic needs that every child and every person is entitled to, it is a basic human right. I find it inspiring and awing that a woman who has dedicated her life to her children would want to further that dedication by providing the means to provide their needs in comfort financially - even if that means for her to step out of her comfort zone and have the will and drive to seek out the means to provide another facet of financial security to secure her children and family. Keep plugging away, keep striding forward and you will find something that fits you and your family!

No matter how grey your world is, there’s only two things to this…compromise or don’t. compromise the way you are doing now with family budget, with your education, with your own money, with your own worth, so to speak. Or forget about whether the house stays squeaky clean or your being able to cook fresh dinner everyday and instead concentrate on that job with demands late stays but which also pays you well. However, you can also consider more online earning sites. Many people I come across in mylot (specially women) are doing just so. And then the kids are there...who’s gonna look after them?

It is the classic stay-at-home mom dilemna. You are doing the right thing, talking about it, getting other people's input, etc. You will make the right decision for yourself and your family. My thoughts on the matter are that you need to figure out exactly what it is you really want. Do you want a part time job with perfect hours? Do you want to make some money but work on your own time? Or perhaps just finding something that would save the family a lot of money would be enough for you? Once you know what you want, put your feelers out, so to speak. Let friends and neighbors know what you are looking for. You might have a neighbor who knows someone who could use what you have to offer. Don't be torn, decide what you want and let it happen. I wish you luck with it.

I hope you wont get mad at me but personally, the reason why you're being stresses out is because you're a perfectionist. Kids or even husband especially pets make mess all the time. You don't have to constantly pick every mess because after you pick it up....in less than 5 seconds, there's gonna be another mess. You'll just wear yourself out. Take time to relax.

Hi Collieluv28! I know exactly what your are going through. I have four kids of my own and both my wife and I work prt time jobs. We work opposite shifts so that we can always have someone home for them. I have begun working on a part time business and I am looking for people that are interested in doing the same. If you are interested in knowing more I can send you the link to my website. I won't try and sell you anything I promise. No scam, no bs. This business has helped me a lot and it can help you as well. Message me if you would like to know more, Jay

Maybe you could do home daycare or something else from home if you hate the idea of leaving the home for work. I am feeling that way myself right now because I never seem to have time on my days off to get caught up with the things that need to be done around the house. I have a family of five with two teenagers and most days it seems that I am the only person that knows how to do anything around the house. If you could possibly get help around the house getting a job outside of it won't be that big of a deal. You will just have to readjust your schedule a bit.

My kids are still young. I still have a couple years before my youngest starts school. I'm not real sure what I would do all day without them being here. LOL Being bored when they are in school is where my problem would be. So I think when it is time for them both to be in school that I will most likely get a part time job just during the time they are in school. Leave after they leave and get home in time to get them off the bus. I do enough to keep me busy during the day, but like you said, I would definitely get bored with the routine. For me going back to word would mean, extra cash for the family. Not living paycheck to paycheck and what little I make online. It would also mean adult interaction for me as well as getting out of the house. So its an easy decision for me. My husband works evenings so we would rarely see each other if i were to get a job that is about the only negative part. BUT I wouldn't be stuck in this house all day by myself and the dog. The positive definitely outwards the negative. Good luck in your decision!

i have worked on and off during my mothering career and find that you just have to make sacrifices when you want to go to work. you dont have as much free time when you are working, so you have to make every minute count for something. i also feel that time management is huge and one has to be very self motivated (or delegate really well!)

Our local news did a segment on the evening news about how many companies are hiring people to work at home - legitimate ones. That might be something you might want to consider, since you're already tied to the home.

I am in the same boat as you my friend. My only child has started full day kindergarten this year and i am itching to get out of the same daily routine, as well as help the family financially since hubby has been laid off work more this yr than he has actually worked. There are an even amount of pros and cons to going back to the working world. Remember though, it may not be that easy to jump back in anyway..one cuz of the economy, two because you have been out for so long. I say this because since the day after Labor Day i have submitted approx 50 resumes to companies that have listings of positions available, yet i received no calls, emails or anything...it is clear on the resume that i have been out of work since 03, and i have stated honestly that i have been out due to raising my son...it stinks for SAHM to get back into the world, its like we are punished for it. Best of luck with your decision and if you decide to go back working out of the home, good luck with the search.

Have you considered working an online job? There are call centers, concierge, tutoring, editing, etc. positions available through various legitimate companies.

ohh my gosh collieluv, i have the same sentiments as you... but other working moms have a househelp at home, and i guess if im going to work again i would have to find a househelp. so, maybe, if you have to work again, you should find one, or any relatives who could assist the kids while you're still out.

I am a work at home mom. I use to work fast food because it was the only flexible job to work while the kids was at school. I found a job I work at home that is flexable, and have lots of opportunity and the most important legit. I answer phones and process order on the computer, its like a at home call center. You can advance with this and work at you on convenience. Its fun and I have been doing it for two years. It does requires a phone line quietness but it is available 24 hr. I mostly work at night while kids are sleep and sleep while they are at school. And even if I work while they are home (and I have 3) they know how to be quiet when I get a phone call. My highest i have made is about 2400 a month but the possiblities is your to make more. There are people who are making more. If you become a supervisior you will no longer be on the phone and some travel to meet with the owner of some of the product. We take call for almost all of the informercial, pizza hut, papa john and more.

If you can find one that works for you, a part time job might be good. You would then probably not spend time doing online surveys and other things to do from home to make money, but you would still be able to add income to your family and maybe a bit of variety to your life. I think I would try to find a job that was during school hours or maybe one weekend day. This way it would fit more easily into your routine.