I schooled myself and, on the brink of deciding my career, found myself choosing the position of MOM first.
My schooling:
- Associate in Radio & Broadcasting
- Associate in Communication
- Bachelor of Marketing with emphasis on Communications
- Junior year of Bachelor in Graphic Design
- (in 2 months) Certificate of Mass Communications
When I met my partner, I was 3/4 of the way through the process of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) in South Korea. Shortly after becoming serious (he supported my leaving for the job), he found out he needed spinal surgery. I canceled my plans and took care of him and his children. I regret not being able to spend the time in another country, learning about their culture, expanding my horizons. I do not regret staying to take care of my partner or his children.
Only seven months into dating, our family began to grow. Upon realizing this, I knew I had to find ways to provide while at home. I started with a UserTesting, Ibotta, and Swagbucks. They made a little money here and there. I found more work (on my own time) with Appen and Lionbridge. I still work with Appen, when tasks are available & I'm approved, since they acquired Lionbridge. My 'sister-in-law' used to do customer support for Amex. The jobs are out there! You need to find what caters to you in your situation.
Maybe it's blogging?
Here is one of the best lists I've found to aid the home-working-mother, by DollarSprout.
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