After having a child, it can be difficult to get back to work. Of course, it may be necessary with all of the new expenses that come with a child. Luckily, there are plenty of jobs that allow new mothers to make money while still offering enough flexibility to enjoy time with their baby. Here are some of the best career options for new mothers.
Designer
Some people look at a home and see all of the opportunity that it offers in the term of style and design. Design is much more than simply choosing the right pillows and furniture.
You will be able to show your clients how to utilize their available space in the best way and work with light to really show the home in the best way possible. Many people who work as a designer will work on a freelance basis.
This makes it easy to start working without taking too much time away from your child. This can also be a great job for people who enjoy shopping. A lot of the job involves going to stores and picking the right fabrics and items for a home.
Your results show your success, and you can use before and after picture as well as references from clients to build more and more business. As you become more in demand, you will be able to charge more.
Marketer
Every company needs to tell the public what they offer. If a company doesn’t advertise in some way, no one will know to buy their product or service. As a marketer, it would be your responsibility to help advertise for your client.
This can be a very lucrative field depending on the effort that you put into it, because it is usually commission-based. If you get business for your client, you will get paid for your effort.
Depending on your client, you may be able to work as little or as much as you want. It is also a career that can grow as your child becomes more independent. Many people who have experience in sales, advertising, customer service, or a degree in communications do well in this field.
If you have natural people skills, that will also help you succeed! This field is all about communicating with people and getting them to trust you and your client’s product.
Writer
Have you always enjoyed putting words to paper? There are many opportunities out therefore people who want to be a freelance writer. After a couple of evaluations, many websites allow you to write for them.
Other websites even allow you to apply for different jobs. You can work as often as you want, and, the best aspect for new mothers who want to stay with their children, is that you can work from home. You can work while your child naps or plays.
People who have a natural affinity for words or a degree in English will have the best luck in this field. Classes and seminars are always available as well.
Photographer
As a photographer, you have the opportunity to capture the most important moments in your clients’ lives and package those memories forever. It’s one of the most enjoyable of the careers on the list.
You can find a niche that you enjoy the most, such as weddings, prom, birthdays, vacations, holidays, and baby pictures, and build your own business. As a photographer, you can pick and choose which jobs you want to accept and how much you want to work.
As your child gets older and goes to school, you can open up your services even more. Many people choose to take classes to hone their skills and provide the best product possible.
Illustrator
Do you find yourself doodling on every piece of paper you have in front of you? Have you been told that your pictures are exceptional? You can look into being an illustrator!
Many authors need illustrators to make their books truly come to life. Many of these authors even write children’s books, so you can even involve your children in the process and create something that they will enjoy! Of course, there are a number of other options including animation.
Animated television shows for both children and adults are exceedingly popular. You can use your skills to help make a television show or online video that could reach a large audience. In some cases, this is another option that allows you to work from home and be with your children.
Many people don’t need official training, but you can always take classes for drawing and animation to make yourself even more desirable in the field. Being a mother is the most important job that you will ever have.
However, you can also find work in a number of other places. Look into these options to see if it will fit into your life.