Jobs for Stay at Home Mothers

Women with families often need to earn income while still being able to care for their children. By being able to work from home, mothers can have the best of both worlds. Fortunately, legitimate work-at-home opportunities do exist, with some allowing for flexibility in scheduling. Skill requirements vary depending on the position, but in most cases, a computer with Internet access is necessary.

Freelance Writer

If you possess writing skills or have writing experience, being a freelance writer allows you to earn money while learning more about topics that interest you. Freelance writing websites allow you to work from home since research can be conducted online or via the telephone. Newspapers and magazines also hire freelance writers.

Call Center Representative

Companies use call centers to take customer phone calls. These companies often hire stay-at-home moms to field incoming calls that typically involve customer service issues such as billing questions or processing merchandise returns. As long as your home is equipped with a computer and high-speed Internet access, these companies can provide remote accessibility, which eliminates the need to travel to a work site. In some instances, flexible shift-scheduling allows you to set your own hours.

Health Insurance Agent

Another career option is to become an independent health insurance agent. You would first need to go through the insurance licensing process, which varies depending on the state. Once licensed, the next step is to apply to several health insurance carriers in an effort to become appointed, which means you are permitted to sell for them. By becoming appointed with several different companies, you can provide prospects with a variety of insurance options. The process of quoting, conducting interviews, and even completing applications can be done via the telephone and Internet.

Virtual Assistant

A virtual assistant handles administrative tasks for a business, such as preparing business documents and letters, or making corporate travel arrangements. You typically work on an independent contractor basis, meaning you are not an actual employee of the company, so you usually have more freedom and flexibility in choosing assignments. This is attractive to employers because they can get the work performed more cheaply than hiring full-time staff members.

Consultant

Consulting work can be done by moms who have experience in a specific industry. For example, a fitness trainer can become a weight loss consultant by counseling clients via the telephone and Internet. Another example is a recruiting consultant, who helps employers fill staffing needs. This allows the consultant to provide valuable advice and assistance while eliminating the need to visit clients at their homes or offices.

References

• USAToday.com
• JobMonkey.com

Resources

• WAHM.com
• National Association of Insurance Commissioners