New and Need Help

[mdawn101]

I have been a member of this site for awhile even though I haven’t posted too much. But now I find myself in need of some advice. My boyfriend slash fiancé has decided after ten years of us being together that he doesn’t know if he wants to be here or not. Okay that is bad enough but my problem that I am trying to figure out is how can I work from home and make it on my own with two kids? I have been a stay at home mom for five years. Four of those years I was taking care of not only my children but my Disabled father as well until he passed on a year ago. The now ex and I agreed that I would continue to be a stay at home Mom since our youngest child has severe food allergies and asthma. He is sick quit often and I need to be able to get to him in a moments notice. Now here we are the summer before my little guy starts kindergarten and my so called love wants to leave. I have to drive my child to school and pick him up, go on field trips and volunteer in his class during class parties. This is all to ensure his safety. So working from home would be my best option. I have been selling on ebay but do not make nearly enough to do it on my own. So what I am asking for is what jobs are out there that could help me be home for my little guy? If I need to take classes or training in any way that is fine by me as long as in the long run I can be home for my boys. I can get a job away from home to start off with but I will need to eventually be able to be home since my mother is the only one I can trust to watch my son if he can’t go to school or I need to work an evening but my mothers health is not the best either so I can not rely on her for to long. Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you and sorry this is so long.

[Amy Jacobs]

I am sending you (((HUGS))) I am so sorry for what your going through right now. Sounds like your dealing with everything pretty well so far. What kind of job are you looking to do? Have you reviewed the telecommuting folder? There are also several call center folders on the board review those as well you might have to take on 1-2 different things at first to provide you with a income your looking for. Stay Strong on your search and definitely keep us posted! Wishing you much success ~Amy~

[mdawn101]

Thank you so much for your sweet words and advice. Right now I am looking at pretty much any thing and everything. A friend of mine was just telling me to look into freelance writing, but I thought you needed more education.
I will look into the freelance writing and the telecommuting as well. As I said right now I am looking into it all. So any and all advice is wonderful.
I am in pain over what is going on but one thing I have learned in my life is when thing get tough that is when you hold onto the good things in your life. Right now my two sons are everything to me and I am doing all I can for them, seeing them smile gets me through my day every time!
Thanks again!

[4tori]

I don't know if you ever looked into direct sales. But with all the tasks you listed for your kids it sounds to me like you come into contact with a lot of people. Really business is all about loving something and believing in it and sharing with others how much you love it. With selling products you can setup fundraisers with your kids events, you can market at pta you can share with your church. Honestly if you need to be home to be there for your kids you should entertain the option of starting your own business. Most companies pay 25-30% commission. Just something to consider. Jobs get hard at home plus it's hard to get considered but it is an option to look into.

I went through the same as you. With my own business I am there for my daughter. I can pick her up, take her to her after school events and at the same time market my business with my regular life.

I really hope life works out for you. You found this board so that's a blessing in itself. Just don't jump to quickly ask alot and research alot. God Bless.

Cass

[Helena1]

Many of us here are parents and started wah for that very reason. Visit the telecommuting moms thread for leads. I post jobs there and on my blog daily. Here's a few things to consider. Do you have a landline phone? Can you customer service or sales? No, how about writing or editing (see the writers thread), that might work better for the flexible schedule you need. There are many different types of wah jobs, you should be able to find something. I hope your situation improves, best wishes. PM me anytime if I can help.

[anniekatt]

Hi and so sorry to hear about your struggles. The telecommuting moms folder is a wonderful resource here, as well as the very helpful and compassionate members always willing to help. I list over 5 pages of inbound phone jobs in the call center category and a lot of the companies offer varied shifts. Writing is also a good idea and that category is also featured.

Also, have you considered perhaps taking in children to babysit? It could add to your income while you're establishing something else and looking after your own little ones--and it can also provide built in playmates.

Wishing you the very best in this difficult time. I know this place is a great help not only with resources, but
it is also a very uplifting community.

Hang in there,

Annie