I have just found out that I'm pregnant. Thinking ahead, does anyone have some money making suggestions?

Question

I have just found out that I'm pregnant & am over the moon as my partner & I have been trying for a baby. We both work full time.Thinking ahead, I am starting to get concerned about when I have to take maternity leave as there will obviously be a big drop in income coming in to our household. Apart from the benefits I will be entitled to can anyone suggest some other ideas for earning an income from home. Also after I have my baby I will find it difficult to return to work part time as I will have to pay for child care which is expensive as I do not have a member of family living near who could take care of my baby for me. I do not like the idea of having to put my child in to creche anyway. Obviously when my child is old enough for school I can then get a job within the hours my child will be in school. But until then does anyone have any suggestions for earning a decent income? I don't want to rely on benefits as they are not a lot & I would like to be earning for myself. Please help

Answer 1

Sometimes, it's not what you earn but what you spend. I quit work to stay with my kids, and not having to pay for daycare obviously helped. Also, I began garage saling instead of buying everything brand new. I began eating healthier at home---beans are cheaper than potato chips. Some income ideas: paper route (my sister did this and she made enough--good excercise if you don't get a rural route), dog sitting, dog walking, babysitting (yikes)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Have a look at the Netmums website for ideas. I've been doing various things, evening waitressing, Avon representative etc. But I am currently doing the courses to become a childminder so I can earn some money whilst getting to stay at home spending time with my children.

Answer 5

I work from home, working for a home improvement company i basically have to ring people and arrange appointments i can earn up to £400 a week an thats not doing too many hours!!!
Ring around a few companys... Good Luck xx

Answer 6

congratulations on getting pregnant.!: -0) - there is nothing but goodness on your way from now on. Truly - as you have mentioned yourself online you are blessed . I love this site so much. Please Accept blessing for your intelligence in receiving money. Please go to the medical testing places and volunteer yourself for medical testing on say - maybe the infants brain - positronic scanning could make you the subject of whatever article - some money. Either way it would make a name fine christening present. Find a job. You could be a waitress. (learn to cook and do that as a job). It would be necessary to learn how to cook well for your new-born anyway. Child benefit could halp as well - go to the job centre - social services - government bureau and you will get maintenance.

Answer 7

After my son was born, I started substitue teaching. With that, you can decide when you go in, and when you don't want to. You don't get penalized for missing work, because it is up to you, and it is kind of easy making money. Depending on where you live, you get paid a certain amount for a full day, and about half of that for a half day. It worked for me. You will miss your litte one during the day, believe me! It gets better. Good luck, and congrats.

Answer 8

Childcare is a good idea, but you will need to be Ofstead registered. You might also consider a level 2 chilcare qualification.

You might consider evening/weekend work.

You might try a .com venture.

However, unless you are prepared to look at putting child into a nursery, you will be restricted.

Answer 9

Start saving up now. Put aside cash with each paycheck. Work at home jobs are far and few inbetween and most either are not worth it or are scams.

Answer 10

Why don't you start doing childcare whilst the baby is young, kill 2 birds so to speak, you can start plying for trade at your prenatal classes