| Many working moms struggle with the day-to-day | | | | and the other days in the office. You still get face |
| grind of the workweek. While many may enjoy | | | | time with your employer but you also get more |
| their jobs, they may not enjoy the ritual of | | | | time with your children. Ideally, when you do work |
| waking up early, getting the kids ready, only to | | | | at home, you can work the hours you want, but |
| drop them off at daycare. Oftentimes, a large | | | | it doesn't always work out that way.Virtual |
| portion of their paycheck goes straight to the | | | | Assistant WorkBecoming a virtual assistant can |
| people who are caring for their children during the | | | | be a very rewarding experience. You basically |
| day.If you're a mom who is not happy with your | | | | work as an assistant for other businesses doing a |
| situation, there are alternatives for you to | | | | variety of work, but many times, you're not even |
| explore. Not all of them are going to suit your | | | | in the same state. Some responsibilities can include |
| needs but you might find a couple that you should | | | | working on websites, submitting articles to |
| investigate further.Part Time JobsWhile those who | | | | directories, Internet research and many other |
| are on a tight budget might not be able to afford | | | | tasks. If you're lucky, you can team up with |
| this option, others may want to question what | | | | someone who is willing to teach you new skills...and |
| their current employer offers. You also have to | | | | pay you at the same time.Ghostwriting |
| consider the type of job you're in and if it lends | | | | ProfessionGhostwriting is basically writing articles, |
| itself to being a part-time gig.If your current | | | | blog posts, etc., for someone else and that |
| employer is not willing to accommodate a | | | | person receiving the credit. You do not own the |
| part-time position, then start looking for other | | | | work and you are hired as a freelance writer. This |
| positions that might be more flexible. However, | | | | is something you might want to look into if you |
| because you have history with them, your | | | | enjoy writing and are skilled at it. These writers |
| current company is your best bet.Telecommuting | | | | are in demand with website owners and you can |
| JobsEven though this is still not the 'norm', more | | | | make a pretty good living at it. Be prepared to |
| and more companies are allowing workers to | | | | conduct research on topics that you are unfamiliar |
| telecommute. Again, this arrangement works best | | | | with and get ready for criticism.If you're not |
| with your present employer because you have | | | | happy with your work situation, you do have the |
| built up trust. However, there are many | | | | power to change it. Arm yourself with the |
| companies now who are looking strictly for | | | | knowledge and confidence that you can be a |
| telecommuters and there are sites out there that | | | | happy and fulfilled working mom - whether you |
| can help you make those connections.There are a | | | | choose to work inside or outside your own |
| number of different arrangements for | | | | home.Heather Eagar is a former professional |
| telecommuting that are possible. There are those | | | | resume writer and creator of Moms Back to |
| situations where you are allowed to telecommute | | | | Work, a site that offers help and advice to moms |
| 100% of the time because the employer is not | | | | returning to the workforce. |
| local. Other time, you work 2-3 days at home, | | | | |