These jobs are (in my opinion) the best options for people who have children under the age of seven years of age. As I mentioned before, these recommendations are based upon my own experiences. You, however, know your children’s personalities and habits better than I, so please don’t take my recommendations as gospel.
The following is an example of how a child’s personality can really impact your choices:
I started working as an appointment setter for a sales team when when my youngest daughter was two years old. Alaya has a very mild personality and was content to play with her five year old sister for extended periods of time. I taught them not to answer my phone during business hours and that if they enter a room and I put my finger up they must wait to speak. (The upraised finger indicated that I was talking with a potential customer).
One day, the girls had a big fight and came running into my office. I put up my finger, they became silent, and held their tears until I put my finger down. As soon as that finger dropped, the crying, screaming, etc. started as if it had never stopped.
As this example illustrates, it is possible to do heavy phone work with younger children. However, you need to be realistic about the youngsters that you have. I could never do that same job now with my son! Your object is to help make more money for the family, not to stress yourself (and the family) out.
Now, here’s that list of potential employers you’ve been waiting for, but before you start clicking keep in mind that these jobs aren’t $60K working from home kinds of jobs. They are a beginning to you working at home and some of the salaries do reflect that entry level feel.
Blogging/Writing: 451 Press Blogs, Blog Burner, Bloggerwave, About Guide, Bukisa, Demand Studios
Secret Shoppers:
Check out http://www.mysteryshop.org for the latest legislation and approved companies so that you can avoid scams. Secret shopping has also moved online, so be sure to look for companies that have internet secret shopping as well. You can also check out Customer Service Experts and Market Viewpoint
Medical Coders: Coding Network, EGH, OSI Transcription, T Systems Group, Shared Services Careers
Researchers: MP Global, Nationsearch, Click N Work
Word Processing/Data Entry: Abstractors, Customer/Data Entry Agent, Bowne, Pliner, Driver Guide, Key for Cash
Editing/Proofreading: TCNY 2000, Sign Industry, RLPG Books, Academic World
And if you know of any more that can be added to the list, please post them in the comments. Thanks!
