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~Legit work from home jobs-where to look? Recs?~
Good morning ladies-
A good friend of mine is having a rough time, she's got a 3 yr old and a newborn. Shes on maternity leave until March, her hubby is working triple shifts and is never home....and they are broke (in her words 
I recommended maybe she can work from home...but dont even know where for her to start looking to that as an option.
Anyone know of any companies, recommend websites for her?
thanks much!
Jennifer
Re: ~Legit work from home jobs-where to look? Recs?~
Honestly, any legitimate work from home job will require that she has childcare lined up. Nobody is really going to pay her to be home with kids. Most people I know who have legitimate work from home jobs are with companies they had a relationship with prior to working from home.
The best reasonable suggestion I have for someone who needs income while home with kids is to bring other kids in and be a daycare for them. She would need to charge quite a bit less than a daycare center, but she could easily bring in a couple hundred a week. It can be hard to find clients and means she would be tied to her home (no errands or doctors appointments or anything during business hours) but her kids would have someone to play with, which can be easier than having just one kid plus a newborn.
Some people swear by direct sales positions (arbonne, pampered chef, avon, etc) but I tend to think few people make good money doing those things and it usually involves an up front cost to get started.
If she's fantastic at some sort of art or craft, she could try selling on etsy, but the competition is stiff and she would need time to spend on her wares (which may be difficult with a newborn).
I was going to suggest she find something in the off hours so her husband could watch the kids (I know people who do this), but if he's working triple shifts that won't work.
Ditto penguin - I'll be WAH starting next week for my new job and people keep asking me if I'll be sending K to daycare. I say, "Of course. Could you work if someone brought a toddler to your office?" Same rules apply. I honestly don't understand how anyone who WAH and has their kid with them is able to get anything done. Something suffers - either your child isn't getting any attention or you aren't getting work done. The only situations where this seems to work for someone is if they are working off hours or PT when their kid is sleeping.
I think the daycare option could work, but she needs to be certified and she'd need a backup plan if her kids get sick and can't be around the other kids.
couple of things to consider...
if she's on maternity leave, i assume she is collecting std from the state...she shouldn't be working and could get in trouble...
s/o of laura's post,
to be successful in a direct sales position, it requires a significant investment of time, and the ability to do shows on the evening and weekends...
she should take a serious look at current expenses and cut from there...
she could look into consumer research groups to see if they have any call positions, but again, that is going to be tough with two kids...
thanks ladies for the input.
I do believe she is collecting std-even with that and her hubby working triple shifts, they are in trouble. honestly I dont think they can cut from anywhere-and I feel bad for them.apparently her daughter woke her hubby up from sleeping because that is the only time she sees him...so sad.
even when she returns to work in March, she said 2 day cares are going to kill them.
Yes i was going to tell her about the research groups..but with 2 little ones and her hubby constantly working..it may be rough for her.
thanks again ladies
Has she looked at in-home daycare? Our neighbors had their daughters at one and they paid half what we pay at a center.
Are we talking while she is on leave or instead of returning to her current job?
Direct sales are not what she wants. You need money to make money on those.
But depending on her industry there may be legit WFH opportunities. But, as mentioned above, you need childcare or to work in the off hours.
And most people I know that have legit WHF jobs had a relationship with the company in the first place.
She might be best off cutting leave short and returning to work if her family is really struggling that much.
I know several people that have negotiated a lower rate. People are struggling with lost jobs, no raises etc and daycares are struggling with lower enrollment. It can;t hurt for her to ask what if anything she can negotiate.
i have to say. I WAH full time with my daughter. I've done it since the day she was born. It has been a lot easier now that she is 2 1/2 then when she was a newborn. I give her things to do everyday to keep her busy and I take time out from work (giving myself a lunch break) and spending that time with her one on one. It has taken a long time to get things down to where I'm satisfied with work and happy with what my daughter does all day. I am in sales and it is hard. It is not for everyone. but it is doable.
there are a lot of companies out there that would want you to put your LO's in daycare. rules are rules in or out of the office. I just happen to work for a family owned company for the last 10 years and they are cool with it. I dont make tons of money but its better right now with dd home with me. when she starts elem school then i will probably look for another job unless we have baby #2. Its just convienent right now. Again not for everyone.
I'd love to work a night job though! i always do look around every week!
She is a medical file clerk I believe-so working from home is not an option. I think her being on leave is easier for them now moneywise. its rough with 1 in daycare now she says. she doesnt know how they will be able to do 2. Not sure if she looked into home daycare..might be something to bring up.
I feel bad for them...and wish I could do something to help.
I appreciate all of your input!
Her situation sounds tough! I work part time and also sell Tupperware. The Tupperware is good because I work on my schedule (nights/weekends). I have generated income...but as with most direct sales - you have start up costs and also costs of materials and product. You also need to account for travel expenses.
I agree with in-home child care as an option....but depending you may need to get license from the state if she wants to be legit. What about working for a child care facility. She may not make much - but she can work where her kids are and maybe get a discount?
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according to her it is tough-I dont think her salary covers daycare.. which is why her husband works a lot. I will tell her about the day care facility idea...that sounds like a solution.
Thanks again ladies!
I would also have her discuss her situation when discussing day care enrollment. I can tell you when I told my current provider that we were leaving due to the rate increase they offered me a discount. Most places will try and work with you.
Good luck to her
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