My husband wants me to go back to work. But I want to raise our daughter. That is why I had a child...to raise her! He says he wants extra money to save. If I do go back to work I want to work part-time and have weekend off. What kind of job could I do. I haven't went to college yet so I only have a high school diploma... Of course I am only 19. The only job experience I have is working in car dealerships and with ADP. Any suggestions? Isn't there some way I can work from home?? I need help!
Please no MEAN comments! My husband is in the Navy we HAVE money...
2007-04-01 04:36:30 · 13 answers · asked by NaVy WiFeY 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
My wife works from home as a call center representative, and she sounds much like you in her situation. Clark Howard (below link) has companies that you can work from home, and take care of your child just like my wife does.
Good luck!
2007-04-01 04:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by free_mumia_or_else 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
compromise......the first three years are so important and if put into daycare, well, a child isn't social until age 3 nor can they tell you (they don't have the language skills/or sometimes just don't know) if something is bothering them.....
you could offer to babysit other people's children and be selective....don't get stuck with 12 kids!!
I was looking for someone to watch my youngest from 2:30 (the end of school) until 5pm (when I got home) because the after school program wasn't helping him with his homework but that's my story. The point is opportunities for child care are out there. When your daughter becomes 3 then pre-school or even half day child care is an option. Plenty of jobs are available for part-time work. When your daughter starts full day kindergarten then it is reasonable to get a full time job or increase hours of your part time job. One glitch....if you plan to have more children then that means you'll want to stay home.....at that point it may be more economical to stay home....you'll work but not earn any real money because the cost of child care is so high so in essence you'll be working to support your babysitter. Motherhood is a full time job. Caring for children and a husband and keeping a home is a full time job! Imagine working full time, and at the end of the week having to pay the babysitter and cleaning lady and how many countless take out dinners because by the time you get home it's just too late to start a full meal in addition to being exhausted. And just because you have a cleaning lady doesn't mean that you'll do no cleaning. There's still laundry and daily chores. Working full time is not always worth the wear and tear on a family. Your home is your first priority....having a nice life is more than having money...it's having a consistent, happy home. Most men would love to have a wife at home who doted on them....so make life at home special for your man....he won't want to give that up!
2007-04-01 04:59:42 · answer #2 · answered by miatalise12560 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds as if you have worked in some customer service type of roles. If I were you, I would look for a job in a doctor/dentists office answering phones part time another possibility is to look into starting a home daycare where you can care for the children of others as well as your own. It may take a little time and effort to research the regulations, but it would be a solution to your problem. You might also suggest to your husband that the cost of daycare may not be worth the time away from your child. I work full time as a nurse and if I did not have the job I have it would not be worth it for me to work. The benefit has to outweigh the cost.
2007-04-01 04:42:47 · answer #3 · answered by LadyJadra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would love to help! I love my career and I do it from home. I started for the same reasons, because I didn't want to leave my children. Little did I know at that time that this would turn out to be such a lifechanging and wonderful decision. It is mostly computer work and you can easily work it around your current schedule. I noticed your husband is military, you can move this business with you if you move since it is from home and most of the business you will be doing is nationwide rather than local. I have many military wives working with us. I would be happy to discuss the details with you if you are interested. If not, I hope you find a good alternative so that you don't have to leave your daughter. Incidentaly, we get a 401k, benefits and full training and support, so don't let lack of experience keep you from looking into this.
Elaine
Elaine
2007-04-01 06:41:44 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine W 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since you don't have a college degree and have a child I think it's difficult for you to get a job you can do at home. What about doing some business at home? Check WHAM website it will give you many ideas of what you can do. Or you can try "Foreclosure agent" or "Recipe business" I think.
2007-04-01 06:35:42 · answer #5 · answered by plzpatience 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, you should have discussed this before having children.
How about a home based business like
Pampered Chef
Mary Kay
Usborne Books
Discovery Toys
2007-04-01 04:40:09 · answer #6 · answered by Vanora S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You aren't likely to get mean comments, just lots of spam and scam offers.
Apply at dealships for part time work or ask if you can process loans at your home office.
2007-04-01 04:41:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why not look into a home based business? We have a lot of stay home parents. We even have a lot of military and ex military!
2007-04-01 05:49:07 · answer #8 · answered by gatorgirl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Start a legitimate home business
2007-04-01 05:12:43 · answer #9 · answered by mark747 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
I am Marcela
Try these 2 links:
1) www.1.ws
2) www.my.ws/abuzenchi
2007-04-01 05:17:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋