The Best Careers for Single Moms
If you are a single mother, you know how hard it is to find a job that doesn't keep you apart from your children. Luckily, today you can choose among an unsurpassed amount of "mother-friendly" jobs. Here are some of the most lucrative jobs for single mothers, those that don't sacrifice income for more flexible time.
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Freelance Jobs from Home
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Today's Internet-centered environment has spawned thousands of online jobs such as freelance writing jobs, editing jobs, administrative assistant jobs and sales jobs. The caveat is that single mothers who work online jobs often work two or more of them to make ends meet.
Health Care Jobs
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Out of all health care jobs, nursing is perhaps the best option for single mothers because it allows them to work an extremely flexible schedule. In fact, many nurses work part-time and still earn more than $10 per hour.
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Teaching Jobs
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If you have school-aged children, teaching allows you to work the same hours as their school hours. Though your earnings may be low, you will likely receive benefits such as paid time off and free summers.
Sales Jobs
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Sales representative jobs are usually flexible and require little experience and training. Many of these jobs can even be worked from home, using your own telephone and computer.
By-Appointment Jobs
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Jobs that are worked by scheduling appointments with clients are some of the most flexible jobs on the market. For instance, a hairdresser can set the hours she works based on the number of appointments she gets for a certain day.
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