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Good Jobs for Moms

By Sasha on Mar 9, 2012 in Brain wave

At one time or another during childhood, you probably have been asked the question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Regardless of what your answer was, it can all change once you become a parent.

Even at the point when you first begin maternity leave, you may have hopes to return back to work within three months or so, but for many ladies out there, that decision often changes.

As a mother, you may begin to realize that these early years of life for your child are simply too precious to step away from. You want to be there when your baby first learns to say “Mama.” You want to be there when your baby makes her first giggle. You want to be there when your baby learns to stand on her own and then walk on her own. These are all precious moments for every parent.

Yet, as much as you may want to stay home and be there every moment for your child, it is just not financially possible in many cases. Rather than returning back to a career that simply doesn’t suit the parenting lifestyle, many mothers opt to work part-time or pursue a career that is more accommodating to new families.

Some of the more family-friendly jobs moms may pursue include:

Day Care Provider – Hey, you’re already caring for your own child, what’s another child or two? Make money while taking care of your own child. It’s particularly ideal as your child becomes older and can play independently and with other children in her same age range.
Freelance Writer – Freelance writing gives you flexibility to work at your own schedule. Often, this may mean when your child is napping, in school or once she’s put to bed for the night. You also get to control the workload that comes in so that work and time for family is in balance.

Bank Teller – You won’t have to worry about having to travel or clocking in long hours. Banks typically have a standard and fixed work schedule and there generally won’t be any worries you have to bring home with you after the work day. You may particular benefit in securing such a career with a business degree with some past financial experience.

Photographer – Similar to the road of a freelance writer, you can set your own work schedule depending on the type of photography you do. If you are looking into photography for special events, try to secure several good gigs in a short time frame, if possible. You may find you’ve met your salary quota early, leaving you with more time to spend with the family.

Dog Walker – It doesn’t typically pay well as there are plenty of college students who are also willing to take the job, but it works well for a mother’s schedule. While walking the dog, you can swing by the park with your child for some fun play time.
eBay Seller – Many moms have learned to make profits as eBay sellers. You have the ease of working directly from home on your computer. Find a niche to focus on and run with it.

Being a mother is in many ways already a full-time job. Reentering the workforce may seem challenging and intimidating at times, but there is hope as many other mothers have succeeded in doing so. They have continued caring for their children full time while working. There are numerous Mommy Blogs out there that serve as a resource mothers can benefit from for advice and tips on balancing life and work.