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PART-TIME JOBS FOR PARENTS.
Are you a parent looking for flexible part-time jobs to make extra money?
Here are part-time, flexible jobs for parents who are looking for ways to make extra money.
I know for parents, it can be hard to strike a balance between being a stay-at-home mom or dad and finding the time to work. I am a stay-at-home parent, and I am in the same situation: finding the time to work while also doing all the daily tasks I have to carry out as a stay-at-home parent.
The cost of living is increasing, and very few families can thrive on one income. So, being a stay-at-home parent, you also want to contribute to the family’s finances and help out money-wise.
For moms and dads who are not able to commit to full-time jobs but still want to work, there are part-time, flexible jobs working from home jobs. Work early in the morning, late at night or during the weekends. I wake up extra early in the mornings to work on my blog. Everyone else in the house is still fast asleep.
Finding the right job for you can take some time when you start the process. But please do not give up if you do not find a job straight away. Many stay-at-home parents also had to keep on searching before finding the jobs that were the right fit for them. There are many stay-at-home parents who are very successful working from home, even if it is part-time work.
Let’s have a closer look at some of the favourite part-time work-from-home job opportunities for parents. Some of the jobs are done online, some from home.
PART-TIME WORK-FROM-HOME JOB FOR PARENTS.
There are numerous part-time job opportunities for parents that can be done from home, and some of the jobs can be done by parents worldwide. So it doesn’t matter which corner of the world you live in, be it America, Canada, Europe or South Africa like I do. Here are some of the best options for stay-at-home parents:
There are numerous part-time job opportunities that can be done from home. Here are some of the best options:
- Blogging
- Bookkeeping
- Transcription work online
- Proofreading/editing online
- Crafting (make and sell crafts online)
- Freelancing
- Writing gigs
- Write CV’s
- Rent out your property/part off
- Reselling kiddie clothes online
- Reselling adult clothing online
- Work as a virtual assistant
PART-TIME WEEKEND JOBS FOR PARENTS.
There are a few ways for parents to make money working during the weekends. One parent can stay at home looking after the children, and the other can go to work.
Part-time weekend jobs:
- Bartending
- Food stall
- Catering for functions
- Photography
- Makeup artist
- Waiter at a restaurant
- Tutoring online or in-person
- Dj
- Swimming lessons, but be sure to meet the requirements, etc
FLEXIBLE PART-TIME JOBS FOR PARENTS.
Another option for parents is to work a part-time job that is very flexible and does not require many hours of work. The following are great flexible options for parents who want to make money.
- Become a babysitter
- Dog Walking
- Dog sitting
- Drive for Uber or Bolt
- Delivery groceries
- Delivery driver
- Run errands for people
- Accompany the elderly to do their shopping
- Offer fitness classes
- Fitness instruction
- Teaching music lessons in private or groups
- Tutoring
- Working as a part-time career
- Do office work
- Work as a virtual assistant
- Work as a Pinterest virtual assistant
- Work part-time at a local daycare
- Clean houses, flats and offices in your city/town
- Start a part-time laundry service
UNUSUAL WAYS FOR PARENTS TO MAKE MONEY PART-TIME.
For the parents who dont mind trying weird and strange ways to make money part-time, then have a look at the following:
- Sell feet pics online
- Sell your intimate items of clothing online
- Sell your used socks online
- Chat with strangers online
- Become an online friend
- Become a friend and meet in person
- Make money writing online dating profiles
- Be a mermaid at functions and parties
- Be a real-life princess for kiddy parties.
HOW TO START LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME JOB AS A PARENT.
If you are new to looking for part-time work as a parent and want a flexible job that you can easily fit into your daily routine, make a list of your strengths, what you can do, and what you do not want to do at all.
Do you want to start with sites that pay you to do small tasks like micro tasks online? Remember that task sites do not pay huge amounts of money, but they can be a starting point.
Just like taking online surveys for money, you are not going to get it, and it is very unlikely that you will be able to quit your day job or make a career out of it. Taking online surveys is just a way for many people worldwide to make some extra money.
Have a look at job sites like Indeed and LinkedIn. You can search according to your location and the field in which you are interested in finding a job. Remember to always do more research on any of the online companies you want to work for. Read reviews on Glassdoor.
Flexjobs is another site where you can look for online work, be it part-time or full-time. However, for Flexjobs to access certain job postings, you will need to pay a fee.
The Second Shift is a job placement company that focuses mainly on female candidates seeking part-time work, special projects, or interim jobs. Learn more about membership with The Second Shift and see if it is a fit for you.
Ladies also have a look at Power To Fly , which is similar to The Second Shift, as its focus is on women who are looking for part-time work or remote positions in digital sales, sales marketing, and tech.
The Mom Project is where moms can look at various professional positions in finance, human resources, project management, and administration. The site also has lots of valuable information you can read.
If you are reading this post and you live in South Africa, then have a look at Recruit My Mom. Recruit My Mom is a South African website that started in 2012 and is a women-owned company. The site has fixed-term openings, part-time openings, and independent contractors. There are a few remote positions.
The site lists many different jobs, such as social work, commercial accountant, bookkeeper, IT support consultant, digital design, and payroll specialist.
You can also spread the word and tell your family and friends that you are looking for a part-time job. Do they know of any companies or people hiring part-time? Upload your CV on work sites that hire people to work part-time.
Keep improving your skills. You can use many free online resources to do so. I often watch YouTube videos about blogging, as there is so much to learn about the topic. Watch a video about how to become a virtual assistant and which site hires virtual assistants with little to no experience.
And if you do not start somewhere, you won’t get started, and you will be left wondering what would have happened had you tried. If it doesn’t work out, apply to other jobs. I read on a Facebook group that one mom applied to over a hundred jobs before she landed an online work-from-home job.
CONCLUSION: PART-TIME JOBS FOR PARENTS.
Are you going to try any of the part-time jobs listed in this blog post to make money?
Remember, you can try out more than just the jobs. If you are not happy, keep on searching until you find a part-time job that works for you and your family. Often, the job may clash with your daily schedule. That is why you might have to try a few of the jobs, and then you will be able to see which you enjoy and want to continue with.
Certain jobs you could use as a stepping and gain valuable experience, which can help you work towards a better job that pays you more money.
Ask family and friends for their recommendations about part-time jobs they recommend. They may know of online or work-from-home positions that are not listed in the post.
Please remember to always do more research on the job/s you want to apply for. Find out what people have to say about their work experience with the company.
Good luck with job hunting; I hope you find a job that you enjoy.
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