This blog page began as a mandatory assignment for a business writing class. And after chosing the topic of business women working from home, I anticipated my research would help me in deciding my emminent future. But it turns out, I'm even more confused now than ever.
It seems that most work at home, internet or telecommuting jobs are all sales-based pay--at least what I have explored are. I'm can't imagine having a job where I'm on the phone all day with potential clients while my 18 month old is screaming or laughing or crying in the background.
Not very professional. I could try to do a job like this during her nap time, but I'm usually trying to squeeze in a shower, two loads of laundry, dishes, bill paying, internet class assignments, light housework(last priority, haha) and feeding the dogs. And thats if she actually sleeps over an hour.
I could continue my ebay business of buying textbooks online and selling them back at the ridiculous bookstore to earn a profit, but it just seems morally wrong. Besides, there are no local companies here that can provide benefits(health, vacation, etc.) for a home based employee.
My focus now is to graduate in December and begin a slow process for finding a new job. My current job is not too bad--benefits are great, I'm valued there and its a respectable employer. I am just unable to be promoted unless I agree to transfer(likely out of state). And that is not a possibility when your spouse owns a local business.
So the new game plan is graduate, have another child, take some time off, maybe do free lance work through a great website like HireMyMom.com and then return to work after a year or so. At least I have explored some career options.
One drawback of this blog page is that 'mom team' lady that still calls me every other day. She is crazy! Over a month ago I left my name and email on her web page and bamm! Shes got my home phone number. Shes obviously into pyramid scamming or something because shes extremely eager to speak to me.
I'm not sure if this will be my last blog. I've enjoyed it, so I will continue it most likely, time permiting, of course.
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