There Must Be Something better...My Family Is Priority!

A.,

This is an old message but I'm wondering if you ever found anything! I'm in the same boat. I have to work and I really don't want to but I make more money than hubby does right now. I've been the route of the MLM type companies and although I know a lot of people make good money, I'm just not the right person for that sort of work.

I started a business 4 years ago while working selling furniture online as a drop ship business. We did really well for awhile and both were able to be home. But, the internet has changed and after 4 years we lost the business and our lifestyle. We live in a rental now and we're starting over.

I guess I'm writing just to see if you found any solutions. I really want to be home and not have my kids in daycare for so long every day. Hubby isn't as motivated in that area. He thinks they're fine. I am very careful about where they stay, but I still miss having more time with them.

Chris

A.-

Looks like most of us have "been there". I ditto the look for another job idea. There are plenty of family oriented companies out there that believe in the "work life balance". Another option is to open your own business. You could do something via the internet. I have an Aunt who owns a wig company on-line and she make a fortune. I was tired of trying to balance work and home and opened my own business and I'm doing really well. It may cost you a bit up front to get is started but if you are a hard worker you can turn a profit. Best of luck!

Hi A.,
I also live in the Park Glen area and am always looking for childcare options if that is something that interests you.

Before I entered the corporate world, I used to clean houses and made some really decent money. I charged about $50.00 a house (depending on size) and spent about 1-2 hours per home. For some reason, cleaning other people’s homes seemed less tedious than cleaning my own and at up to $50.00 an hour... motivating. You could advertise in the Park Glen Flyer and use Mamasource to broadcast your service.

I work for a great company (Pier 1 Home Office) and make it a rule to come in early and leave by 4:00. I pick up the kids and have diner on the table by 5:30 so that we can all play for a couple of hours before bath time. Maybe it is all in the company that you work for. I know that these years are SO valuable with my children and don’t want them to slip away :-)

Good Luck!
E.

Hi A.!! I totally understand where you are coming from! I was a teacher and a varstity swim coach, I left my house at 5:30 every morning (before my son woke up) and I got home around 7pm. I had swim meets every Saturday that lasted at least 6 hours! I was miserable! I saw my son for a few hours a day. The only real time we had together was on Sunday. I worked so hard to get where I was, swimming has always been my passion, it is what paid my way through college and I coached my swim team to 4th in the state. But at the same time, my passions had changed. I wanted to be with my son! I was missing too much! Last May his pediatrician told us about an amazing company. I started working from home and I was able to replace my teaching and coaching income from home! I LOVE what I do! I feel accomplished AND I have my son with me! Now I am pregnant with twins, and I know this pregnancy would have been much harder if I was working outside the home.
I DO NOT sell products! So NO inventory! That was not something I was into at all! I would love to talk with you and see if you would be a good fit with us!
My website is www.behomewithfamily.com check that out for more inforation!
Good luck!
N.

Hi A.-

I was in the same boat, working full time and traveled too. I hated leaving my 6 month old in daycare that long. Now, I work 15 hours per week from home and set my own hours. After the kids go to school, I exercise, take a shower and start my day. I love having financial and time freedom.
Let me know if you want to know more ____@____.com

J.

I know in America these days this isn't a popular idea, but you could always consider a life-style change. Down size the house & cars- get debt-free (www.daveramsey.com,) then your corporate income might not be such a necessity.

Just a thought... D.

I work from home, and have for 9 years, but I worked in office and had to really pitch it big to the boss to let me try it.

However, here's a site I saw that looks like it recruits just for work-at-home employers.

http://www.moneyfromhome.com/

and

http://www.jobsformoms.com/40_an_hour_homebased_tutor.htm

A. - Have you thought about running school pick-ups for neighborhood kids and/or keeping kids during the day/after school at your house? I don't live far from you, and I know my neighborhood has a newsletter that comes out every month that you can advertise services in. I would check that out. you could figure out how much you would need to charge per child to equal what you need to make ends meet w/ your husband. You could still have your weekends and your holidays, while still enjoying time with your family!

A.

Well, you are one step ahead of the crowd when it comes to finding balance in life. The reason is because you have dreams, goals, and visions of what you want your life to be and not be. Most people can't verbalize that.

I have learned that knowing these things keep you moving forward. I am a single mom of two and I work from home. I am not where I want to be yet but I have found an amazing business that will facilitate the achievement of my dreams, goals and visions for myself and my precious children.
The business model is similiar to Amazon.com's business model. The difference lies in the fact that instead of a corporation earning the residual income, you earn it.

Too much to explain in an email. But the company is approved by the Federal Trade Commission, won numerous awards from entities like the United Nations and the US Chamber of Commerce.
Visit my website www.truebalance.mychoices.biz Also, check out www.thisbiznow.com This site gives an outside look to what the company is.

Also, as a runner you may know who Asafa Powell is. (The fastest man in the world) He is the spokesman for the line of nutritional supplements we have, Nutrilite.

Obviously you are busy so email me at your convenience, ____@____.com, so we can arrange a time to talk.

I currently work, 40hrs per week, outside the home, and have a family to boot. Why don't you try to find another company....a more family-oriented company that understands that your family comes FIRST. Maybe one close to your home that won't come with a long commute?

I've found my job on Monster and have had GREAT success on there. Post your resume, and let the employers come to you. During your interviews don't be afraid to ask about OT and how flexible they are with family situations. You might get lucky and find a wonderful company who understands that you're a mom first and their employee second (or third, or fourth!). I did!! It's been my experience that smaller companies (not huge corporate giants) are much more flexible in that area.

Good luck, balancing work AND family can be done it just takes a little tweaking. :)

A., I can so understand where you are coming from. I've been a teacher for 5 years, and once my son came along, my priorities completely changed. I didn't know what to do, and through something completely unrelated, I spoke with a friend of mine who is an Arbonne consultant. I'm always so skeptical of stuff like that. We talked for a long time, and after one year, she was able to retire her husband, who has been a teacher for several years as well. She will be quitting after one more year, and they both will be stay at home parents. Then, I met some of her friends who are all stay at home moms because of the same business. Because it was someone I knew and trusted, then I knew it was possible. I started researching and found that there is an excellent business opportunity with great training (they actually got an award for having the best educational training by the direct sales association).

It's definitely not a "get rich quick" scheme that you hear about from other work from home advertisements. It does take work, but it's work that you decide how much and when you want to do it. I spend maybe 10 hours a week. I made it to district manager in just 2 months all while I was teaching. This summer, I'm enjoying my time with my son and working during his nap times or after his bed time. It's exactly what I've been looking for, and I plan on teaching just one more year before staying home with my son and any future children.

I know I said a lot, but I want you to see that it's real and not a scheme. If you're at all interested in getting together just to find out more (no pressure or anything like that), then let me know. We can meet at your convenience, and I'll just tell you about the business, and you could see if it's a fit for you.

My contact info is ____@____.com or ###-###-#### I wish you all the luck in finding what works for your family.