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IVFmiracle
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Working from home moms
DH and I would like to move OOT next year and I would like to work from home PT so I can care for DD. I am a psychologist by profession, but I haven't seen anything WFH in the field.
I would love to know what WFH moms do so I can get an idea of what I can do from home.
ETA: I don't need to work in my current field, I just need something that doesn't require any advanced computer or technical skills. If I could work 5-10 hours a week that would be fine. It's seriously just for gas money and the occasional shopping trip.
Message edited 11/5/2013 3:29:18 PM.
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nicopico13
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Nicole
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Re: Working from home moms
I can really only do work at night after the kids go to bed!
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| Posted 11/5/13 12:51 PM |
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AScottWolf
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Re: Working from home moms
Is there anyway you can practice out of your home or rent a space?
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| Posted 11/5/13 12:55 PM |
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bpmom
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Re: Working from home moms
I WFH but I'm a consultant so that won't help you with your field.
I know someone who is a therapist (not sure if she's psychology/psychiatry/psychotherapy) but she sees patients in a part of her home which she had converted so she could WAH after her DC was born. She had to check licensing/insurance/zoning issues before she could proceed though.
ETA I highly recommend getting a sitter/nanny/mother's helper for when you're working. I know a few WAHM who can get it all done without extra help and I used to be able to get all my work done when my DCs napped but now that they're older I can't be focused or productive and be sure they're safe/cared for.
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| Posted 11/5/13 1:49 PM |
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EricaAlt
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Erica
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Re: Working from home moms
I work part time from home. I have a 4 and 2 yr old. It is NOT easy, but I manage. Mostly do a lot of emails and spreadsheets when they are busy. Have to use the TV sometimes or new toys. They play well with each other now.
When my 4 yr old is in school and my 2 yr old naps I get a good hour and a half to get a lot done or make my calls. I still manage to do classes with my 2 yr old and do activities at night or on weekends. It's not too bad.
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| Posted 11/5/13 1:55 PM |
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DRMom
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Re: Working from home moms
I'm in sales and WAH. I sell technology to non profits. I wonder if you could work in pharma, med devices etc. Since you have a medical background. I still think you would need childcare. My boys are in preschool and i have a nanny for after school until 5.
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| Posted 11/5/13 2:10 PM |
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IVFmiracle
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Re: Working from home moms
Posted by bdmom
I WFH but I'm a consultant so that won't help you with your field.
I know someone who is a therapist (not sure if she's psychology/psychiatry/psychotherapy) but she sees patients in a part of her home which she had converted so she could WAH after her DC was born. She had to check licensing/insurance/zoning issues before she could proceed though.
ETA I highly recommend getting a sitter/nanny/mother's helper for when you're working. I know a few WAHM who can get it all done without extra help and I used to be able to get all my work done when my DCs napped but now that they're older I can't be focused or productive and be sure they're safe/cared for.
Thanks. Gives me some things to think about. What kind of consultant are you? Does it require any special skills?
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| Posted 11/5/13 3:33 PM |
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