I've been a SAHM for 14 months now and feel I need to get back out there in the real world!?

Question

Any hints?

*SIGH*

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Simple really!

Answer 1

first off can you believe the rudness...sigh.
Anyways, I was in the same boat as you. I joined a Mommy & me group that met nearby (you can go online/google and find one near you. After awhile to get some just me time I found a mommy's day out at a near by church (see if your's has one if you belong to a church) they tend to meet a few times a week. This way you can get a day a week to go to the mall or take a class. When my daughter started kindergart. I became her classroom mom and this way I met other parents and soon had some friends that could relate to the same things (as they were in the same school/class). It takes a while to get used to letting go but it's good for the child to. They get to learn how to make friends etc.

Answer 2

It would be helpful to know what your experience/education background is. I have worked in HR for over 10 years so I could probably come up with some better ideasif I had that. But assuming that you are looking for something part time there are so many "party" businesses you can do: Tastefully Simple, The Body Shop at Home, Mary Kay, AVON, PartyLite etc. All would give you an opportunity to start your own business and work the hours you can. These typically can be started up with very little investment.

Another idea is selling on eBay. I am a stay at home mom too but also work from home doing consulting etc. I also sold on eBay for about 9 months. Baby/Child items sell pretty well. Be sure to research listings etc. to learn the best way to sell your items to get the most money. I would shop at garage sales etc...Find great deals and sell them on eBay...Again this is flexible and can be done at any time of day.

Currently, I work a couple of days out of the house (consulting) and it has worked out really well. I feel like things are pretty well balanced. The best way to find work is to tell family and friends that you are looking to work some and usually through word of mouth you can find something. Hope this helps. Good Luck!

Answer 3

I'm in the same boat. Join a mommy and me group or start your own - that will get you around other mothers. My son is 2 1/2 and my daughter 1 1/2 and I am starting to look for part time work (luckily my hubby works swing, so I wouldn't need daycare for part-time). But if you have more than one, the cost to work would only pay for childcare... if you have only one, then you could consider working, part-time or volunteering somewhere to get you out of the house.
Sometimes, it is frustrating, I feel the same way. Sometimes I feel as though I'm not cut out to be the SAHM, but we all do our best and you are doing the best you can for your child. When I feel down, I think of how I felt when I was working with my first baby and how I wished I could be home. The grass is not always greener.

Good luck to you whatever you decide.

Answer 4

Hi....listen I don't know your situation but I have always had the attitude that If I didn't have to work to survive then I wasn't going to go back to work until my kids were in school. My thinking was I didn't want anyone but me raising my kids. I've worked at day cares before and they can be rough and they can hire anyone off the street to tend your child...so stop and think about it before deciding because you only get one shot at being a mom and I am sure you strive to be a good one. If you have to go back to work hire someone yourself to come to your house or a family member to watch your child that way you always know who is influencing your precious one. Cabin Fever is short term I haven't worked in almost 7 years and love every minute I get to spend with my children....just remember they are only young once and one day you will wake up and they will be going to college. I have a 5 year old and a 2 year old and I am 32 weeks pregnant and having the time of my life. Enjoy It!!!!
Hope that helps!!!!

Answer 5

try a part time job to see if you really are ready or find a day time class to attend anything to get you out of the house to see if working is really what you want i was a sahm for 8 years so i know how you feel good luck!!!

Answer 6

You might want to start with a temp agency. If you're not sure what you want to do permanently, temp agencies can have jobs of varying types and varying hours. You could also try applying to work in a store in the mall for some mother's hours shifts during the week; if you were working part-time, it might be a good way to ease yourself back into working.

Good luck! :)

Answer 7

try and see if there are any p/t courses at your local college so that you can meet some new people or get a small p/t job so you can ease back in gently or takr up a hobby like swimming or dance classes good luck

Answer 8

Stay at home mom?
maybe try working at a bookstore or something. that could be kind of relaxing and not hard of work if you aren't ready for that yet. Maybe even a library would be nice and quiet.

Answer 9

Get a job? If you don't fancy that, how about some volunteer work, for a couple of hours a week ?

Answer 10

Good luck with that! Maybe start off with a part time job?