It's not new news that the economy is constantly changing and what was unthinkable ten years ago is now sometimes taken for granted now. But I was still surprised by an article titled Job Opening? Work-at-Home Moms Fill Bill. I wasn't surprised at the story itself, but the type of work that's being done in homes today:
"Thomas is among a new generation of moms who have chosen to stay at home but earn an income, too. She's a loan officer and independent contractor for Pacific West Financial, doing loan work and research while Carlyjo, age 2, sleeps or watches TV. She also gets some work done after her husband, a teacher, gets home from work."
It seems to pay better than I suspected as well:
" 'It's very lucrative," says Thomas, 33, of Morgan Hill, Calif., who also manages other loan officers. "You do have to manage your time very well. I can work in my pajamas.' "
What's driving more and more of this? Simple changes in the economy:
"Many moms are redefining the stay-at-home experience by using today's technology — and employers' growing reliance on free agents — to earn an income without ever setting foot in an office."
Any work-at-home moms (or dads) read this blog? What are your thoughts and experiences?
Working at home is not a new thing anymore while we have the internet, cell phones ... the way we make money seems to be less important nowadays. So you can have as many jobs as you are able to do well.The final goal is to have a lot of money in your account for a decent life.
Posted by: Jack | July 28, 2006 at 04:14 PM
I have been a stay at home mom of two amazing little guys for nearly five years now. In that time I have built and sold one online business, as well as started another one. I also learned how to buy and sell used cars to make a little money and have no car payment. The internet has leveled the playing field. The world is at our finger tips!
Posted by: prlinkbiz | July 29, 2006 at 02:20 PM