Are you a new mom? Going back to work can be difficult, even if the company offers flexible maternity leave. Day care can be costly, and not all companies offer it. If you’re one of the countless moms that are choosing to stay at home and find a DIY job that any novice can do, then this list is for you! Here are five DIY jobs any novice mother can take on.
Content Writer
Do you enjoy writing? If you have a natural talent for research and writing, then being a online content writer is a great option for you. There are many freelance websites on the web that let you set up shop on their platform. They will take a percentage of your income, but they also bring customers straight to your digital door. Companies you should look into are Fiverr and Upwork, two of the largest freelance sites on the web.
Proofreader/Editing
Were you a grammar Nazi in high school or college? Do you enjoy reading and finding errors in other people’s writing? If so, a proofreading freelance job is a great DIY option. Just like with writing, you can use one of the freelance platforms mentioned above. If you’re not skilled at grammar, but have a good eye for story telling, then developmental editing might be something you can do. Helping people create characters and a solid plot line is all you would be doing. They then send it to someone skilled in proofing.
Customer Service Representative
Think you can handle taking phone calls from your home office? Willing to listen to customer complaints and help fulfill orders? If so, then there are a number of well paying companies that hire moms just likeyou to handle call overflow. In other words, its cheaper to hire you then to build more call centers. You’ll need a computer, headset, basic computer skills, and good people skills. Amazon.com is a great place to start!
Dog Watching/Walking
If you like dogs, then here’s a great one for you. You can take the baby with you, of course! Websites like Rover.com, hook you up with people that need dog sitters and dog walkers. Its easy, assuming you enjoy the company of furry, cute doggies. You just walk them, or maybe spend some time with them while the owner is away. The same logic applies to cats; just in case you are wondering. However with this one you need to make sure you’re insured, otherwise if anything happens to the dogs you will be liable for pet bills running into the thousands, according to One Sure Insurance.
Sales Work
An oldie but a goody! Sales work lets you stay at home (most of the time) and try and push other companies products onto willing buyers. The choices are many, from selling Avon to selling cruises; if you’re good at chatting people up, then there are a multitude of opportunities for you to choose from. One other option is real estate. Many companies will let you stay at home and run your business on your own. Or, you can get licensed and start your own brand. The sky is the limit in today’s digital culture.