With the economy the way it is, many families are faced with difficult financial choices to make. Sometimes when you factor in the amount of money you spend on childcare while you work in an office, sometimes its just not worth it. Thankfully, now that we have the internet there are more choices available to working moms than ever before.
I’ve compiled a list of jobs that work best for people with children over eight years of age. Many of them entail phone work and quiet environments, so they might not be a good fit if you have a boisterous toddler or infant in the home. For information on gigs that work better for the under seven years of age, read the article Work at Home Jobs: Seven and Under.
The need for a quiet environment is the main reason why, although appointment setting was very lucrative for me, I had to give it up once my son was born. My two-year old son had no concept of speaking quietly, let alone coming into a room without the door first slamming into a wall. He’s a rough and tumble kind of guy and telephone work with him is impossible. But my loss is your gain. 🙂 The companies listed below are by no means the only places you can find work; it’s just a starting place.
And remember, you’re trying to add to your income, not to your stress level, so don’t pick a position that doesn’t fit your lifestyle.
Appointment Setting
Blue Zebra
Grindstone
Working SOL
CC Employment
Customer Service
Occurrance
LiveOps
ECallogy
SCI Live
Education
Corporate English Trainer
Curriculum Assistants
Education Consultants
Marketing
PBP
NTI Central
Intrep
Volny Consulting
Mixed Bag
Beauty Care
Advance Me
The Record Link
Script Changes
Telemarketing (Virtual Call Centers)
Alliance Wireless
Answer Live
Answer Connect
Transcriptionist
LinkWorth
Relyondrc
RPI USA
The Transcription Agency
Translation
Pacific Interpreters
University Language
Globalink
Lingual Learn
101 Translations
Travel Industry
Virtual Airline Reservations
Virtual Agent Marketing
Virtual Travel Agents
Virtual Vacation Planners
Virtual Assistant
MSVAS
The Appointment Biz
Motion Temps
The Virtual Difference
Now that you have a few ideas, I encourage you to do thorough research to find the niche that is right for you. It can take a little time, but be fearless and try new things. I guarantee you’ll be surprised where you end up once you find your groove. I know I was!
