As most moms will tell you, working from home is a privilege, yet not all family needs and tasks are created equal. We’ve got a list of jobs that cater to different skill sets and help moms care for their families and have an income of their own.
1. Writer / Editor / Blogger
Write what you know. Several online journals and sites need first hand accounts and experiences on parenting. Use your life to fuel your creativity and find ways to contribute to a magazine, mom and baby website or social media handle. Your storytelling skills can be more valuable than you know.
2. Travel Agent
There’s an overabundance of virtual travel positions. Managing travel arrangements for various clients offer lots of opportunities. Tie up with cruise lines, airlines, resorts, or excursion tours for offers and discounts that you can pass on. Some even offer travel credits that give you and your family complimentary travel benefits.
3. Online Tutor
As parents, we are great at teaching children some things better than others. While math or languages might come easy to you, there are plenty of children and adults who need help with assignments and coursework. Stay at home moms with proficiency in these areas can easily turn this into an opportunity to start a regular income.
4. Fitness Coach
If you’re a fitness buff with years of experience or someone with accreditation, put it to good use. Plus, if you’re going to be doing yoga or working out to stay fit anyway, it’s easy enough to share it with others and create a live video class. Make money and keep your own and others’ fitness on track. It’s a win-win!
5. Proofreader
Proofreading is a highly detail-oriented job that requires you to take a fine-tooth comb through a document and find the smallest errors. As a remote proofreader, you’ll need to ensure the tone of voice is consistent, the formatting is in keeping with the publication, facts are verified, and the grammar is correct. The upside, you can work anywhere.
6. Graphic Designer
With the whole world going digital, it’s easy to see why having digital and visual design skills can be lucrative. You might be doing anything from laying out a book to designing websites and creating logos and ads. Love flexing your creative muscle? This is perfect.
