Over the years there has been many changes with our economy. Before your goal was to work for the same company for many years while growing your retirement fund in hopes of retiring early. Today employees are no longer expected to retire from the company in which they started their career in and usually end up changing employers many times throughout their career path. Many are actually taking a path that consists of temporary and flexible jobs and live in what some may call a “gig economy”. A world which is characterized by the widespread presence of short-term contracts or freelance work that is performed by independent contractors, freelancers or consultants instead of permanent and long term jobs.
Maintaining Your Home As A Working Mom
July 22, 2018 By Leave a Comment
If you find yourself having to juggle both being a mother and being a professional, you’re not alone, in fact, you’re in the majority. Government statistics show that 70% of households out there with children under 18 also participate in the workforce. The bulk of these women, 75%, are holding down full time jobs. In addition, we see 40% of those households in the country have a mother as the primary or sole earner. In some cases, it’s a source of pride in order to be an earner and a mother, but it can also be a source of frustration when it comes to figuring out how to keep your home in order while excelling at work. Here are some tips to maintain the balance.
Freelancing 101: A Beginner’s Guide for Moms
September 23, 2017 By Leave a Comment
As a mom, you love staying at home with your kids and being available to drive them to school and music practice while also volunteering for field trips. You know that your kids will grow up into teens and beyond in figurative minutes, and you want to be there for them as much as you can.
Earning Money In Your Pajamas: How To Start An Online Business At Home
July 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Not so long ago, earning a living was something that involved, for nearly everyone, leaving the house and getting a job. For mothers who wanted to build their days around their children’s needs, the opportunities were especially limited. The internet has changed all that. Now there is an ever-growing field for people working from home to sell their services and to create a business as big or as small as they choose.
