What are the jobs suitable for SAHM?
-
The only job I can think of, for myself is to continue teaching but at home instead of a school. But right now is just impossible, with no help and DD is only 2 while DS is 9 and I am so busy coaching him during exam period. DD attends a 3-hr pre-nursery. Maybe one day when DD is older and we move to a bigger place then I can plan something more realistic. Right now, my plate is full being the cook, maid, tutor, clown.
I still get the occasional "Wa, you very good life ah. Stay at home, do nothing." Such a comment came from working mothers. Sigh. -
Oppsgal:
atrecord:
Freelance work is probably the most appropriate, but some of these works would require skills and experience. It would be ideal if the person had worked full time on the type of job before becoming a SAHM, and therefore know the skills and gained the experience already (= competent), and then can get right into it as a SAHM.
What are the freelence work :? Where to find :? 100% got pay :?
Can SAHM ask MPs to find home based jobs for them :?
I know of a number of ladies who worked FT initially (after graduating) as editors, and then after some years got married and start families. At that point, they resign after maternity leave, and then worked on a freelance basis doing the same type of work - editing.
There are definitely other types of freelance work around, accounts being one. -
Govt stat boards also have positions that allow part-time basis. You can enquire but most of them must do full-time first then ask the boss to allow the half-time after you show your contributions (after a year or so).
Many MNCs (usually American or UK) allow their staff (even dads) to work from home esp if they are in IT. I know of a guy who works from home every day to monitor the maid looking after the new baby. The wife goes out to work. -
How about freelance design and writing jobs? These pay pretty well. You will need to have the skills, though. Or you could do online surveys! These are pretty straightforward but don’t pay that well. Or… You could start baking at home and sell your wares for extra income!
-
Beatrice_NoQ:
How about freelance design and writing jobs? These pay pretty well. You will need to have the skills, though. Or you could do online surveys! These are pretty straightforward but don't pay that well. Or.. You could start baking at home and sell your wares for extra income!
How are you going to market your product? -
Those with skills don't need to ask this question. Customers will come knocking.
-
Unless you have good childcare or your kids are already in school most of the day, you need to figure out how much ‘free’ time you actually have. If you have a helper, that may give you more time, but kids at home usually take up a mother’s time anyway. Also, are you able to go out to meet clients, report to an office for the occasional meeting or to collect work etc? I found that I really didn’t have any spare time until my kids were in primary school, but with the fetching and sending, supervising homework, doing housework and being tied to the home when kids were at home (no maid), I really didn’t have enough spare time to do a ‘job’ until they were in sec school. Just something to consider.
-
slmkhoo:
Unless you have good childcare or your kids are already in school most of the day, you need to figure out how much 'free' time you actually have. If you have a helper, that may give you more time, but kids at home usually take up a mother's time anyway. Also, are you able to go out to meet clients, report to an office for the occasional meeting or to collect work etc? I found that I really didn't have any spare time until my kids were in primary school, but with the fetching and sending, supervising homework, doing housework and being tied to the home when kids were at home (no maid), I really didn't have enough spare time to do a 'job' until they were in sec school. Just something to consider.
If kids are in primary school, It isn't all impossible. There are some compromises.
1. Kids and husband have to help out with housework. Best is they learn to clean up their own mess and learn to be organised. The earlier they are trained to do these, the earlier a mother can leave house and regain employability. So essentially, this part is delegation. If house isn't as clean as before, then everyone's responsible, no longer the mother alone. Best is if everyone takes turn to do some form of cleaning. If kids do vacuuming, then also must lower expectations, since they may not be as skilled as adults. But they improve over time.
2. Don't be too hard up on grades. There is definitely some sacrifice in time spent with kids. Whether it is leaving house to take up part-time job or working from home, time is taken away from main housework chores e.g. groceries shopping, laundry, cooking, etc. This will leave less time for helping with kids' studies and to keep an eye on them. So kids have to learn to be more independent too. When kids help out with housework, they have less time on their studies, but they learn responsibility, gratitude and empathy. They also become more independent and resilient, and less assuming.
3. Anxiety/stress management. The stress will build up at home, as mommy now has to rush here and there. Mommy will start to talk louder and faster (as if not already
) The best is not to bring work home, unless it is home-based job. Then, mother has to be very organised person. There needs to be a good understanding with everyone at home too. New rules have to be set to keep everyone in check. Making clear on #1 helps.
Anyway,….it's never easy..but not unmanageable - and still have time for kiasuparents... :evil:…but maybe less
-
Actually, it’s the fetching and sending, and time tied to the house that I found most constricting. If there is no-one to leave kids with at home, the only time available to go out to do or collect work is during the school hours, which can be very short if the child is in 3-hr kindy!
-
Curious,
1) What is part time job to you (sahm)
Most part time jobs here are daily job but for a stretch of a few months (to me this is temp job but don't know why some companies put it as part time :? ). Some jobs need you to work daily for a few hours.
2) What kind of work do you want to do?
Is being a part time sales assistant/cashier embarrassing job? If no, would you do it?
I have 2 children. I have enough stress dealing with them and house affairs. I want something easy and no stress. I don't want to have target (sales etc) to meet monthly. I don't want to have dead lines. I don't want office politics.
3) How much do you expect to be paid hourly?
I went for an interview to work in national library. You need to work daily for at least 4 hrs @ $ 4 or 4.5 /hr (3 shifts). I think weekend rate is a bit higher.
So if you have to take bus/mrt, the take home pay is miserable. So is it worth the time?
My friend got a job as a dental assistant in the hdb estate she is living. She is paid $9/hr. Only 3-4 times a week and each day only need to work for 4 hrs. She has 3 children, 1 sec 2, 1 psle this yr and the other p4.
I am lucky to get a job in a dept (hospital) which needs me to work twice a week only. Small dept but everyone gets along well. Happy environment but sometimes difficult patients :scared: .
Hello! It looks like you're interested in this conversation, but you don't have an account yet.
Getting fed up of having to scroll through the same posts each visit? When you register for an account, you'll always come back to exactly where you were before, and choose to be notified of new replies (either via email, or push notification). You'll also be able to save bookmarks and upvote posts to show your appreciation to other community members.
With your input, this post could be even better 💗
Register Login
