The Top 4 Part-Time Jobs for Moms

The Top 4 Part-Time Jobs for MomsIf being a full time Mom isnt enough for you, youre not alone. Just Google being Mom isnt enough for me and youll land on page after page of Mommy Blogs capturing that very message. Its not enough for most of us. And thats O.K. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) While theres enough work for Moms to go around, its simply not fulfilling enough for many, which has many Moms looking for something else.Having a side gig thats separate from your regular Mom life is the perfect antidote. Part time work can be fun, social, and a way for you to have your own identity (again).If youre looking to itch the scratch and go earn some cash weve got you covered We rounded up the best parte time jobs for Moms lined up1. Direct SalesEvery time I look, one of my Mom friends has launched a Direct Sales business. There are so many direct sales companies and they were made for Moms, by Moms. From Tupperware to PartyLite to Mary K ay to Stella and Dot theres truly something for everybody. This is one of the best part time jobs for moms because you own your own business so you learn about sales, marketing, and accounting. You also present to groups of women in their homes which means your public speaking and presentation skills will sharpen. Its entrepreneurial and rewarding. Youre in charge of your success, your commitment, and best of all youre on your time. Want to learn more? Click on the following link for a list of direct sales companies.2. Temp AgencyStaffing agencies are an excellent part time jobs for Moms. If youre not familiar, a staffing agency hires temporary workers and then dispatches those workers to various job sites and companies in the local area on an as need basis. As a worker, youd be employed by the agency and then loaned out to their customers. Depending on what your current skills are, youd be placed within an area of interest and ability to you. Agencies are fantastic for Moms becaus e they provide flexible hours, diverse work tasks, and new (and exciting) work environments. The best part about staffing agencies is that the mixture of work, environments, and tasks equates to increased skills, networking, and overall exposure which looks great on the resume.3. Volunteer WorkIf your desire to return to work isnt about the Benjamins, then volunteering is an vorkaufsrecht for you. Being able to give back to your community, help others, and do something that is beyond self breeds gratitude, mindfulness, and happiness. Aside from all the happiness youd be feeling, its a wonderful example to teach your children about community responsibility. Volunteering is a great option for Moms because again, you can set your own hours and choose your level of commitment. As Moms we have a limited bandwidth so its crucial to identify exactly how much time is enough to be away from your family. If you can find a volunteer opportunity that links back to your family like sports, commu nity, or arts then all the better.4. Passion ProjectIf theres something thats been inkling away at you, theres no better time than the present. Having a side project that happens to be your passion project ignites your creativity, determination, and passion and your kids will reap the benefits of an energized Mama. Passion projects could be writing on the side, painting, cooking, starting a business, or ____ Anything. Think of it this way, what would you do for free? Do that.To be a better Mom we all need to take care of ourselves first and sometimes that requires looking into part time jon. In my opinion it means treating yourself like an individual, not just Mom.Note This article welches originally published on TopResume.TopResume is a Talent Inc. company, the personal branding destination for all career-driven professionals. Through our extensive network of professional writers, we offer career advice and analyze and write more resumes and LinkedIn profiles than any other servic e in the world. Ready to get started? Request a free resume critique today.

Fairygodboss Discussion Boards Because Work Is Personal

Fairygodboss Discussion Boards Because Work Is Personal Today were excited to launch a new community feature on ur site Fairygodboss discussion boards. We already have a place where you leave some pretty moving Confessions, but you told us you wanted a place to actually interact to share and hear from other women on workplace and personal topics.Fairygodboss discussion boards are exactly that a small group of women have already participated in a beta version, and theyve left some great examples of questions, comments, and answers on a range of topics from how to negotiate a raise and what to wear to a tech start-up interview, to how to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace and actually practice equal parenting.Sometimes we have never even thought about the stuff that shows up on these boards. For example, one woman writes, Does anyone take a digital break over the weekend or found a way to tell your manager that you wont really be available on the weekends to answer emails qui ckly? I want to have the conversation but not sure how to start it without looking badWhile much of our lives are rightly divided between the personal and professional (eg.Facebook for the personal and LinkedIn for the professional), sometimes drawing a bright line doesnt seem very realistic. According to one survey, 40% of employees have had a romantic relationship with a colleague. And a recent poll of Fairygodboss users suggests that we have close friendships at work. A majority of you told us that you would confide in a colleague at work if something uncomfortable happened to you there.In general, we think this is a good thing (well, maybe not the office romance part unless youre Michelle and Barack Obama). Being able to bring our whole selves at work means that we spend less energy compartmentalizing and hiding things about ourselves that we fear may be socially unacceptable. For example, I used to work in the private equity industry where I observed that it welches pretty rare for women (or men) to talk openly about their children beyond cursory mentions. I didnt have children at the time (I didnt even have a boyfriend then). But I clearly read the social cues about what was OK and what was not. Based on what I saw, I certainly wasnt about to volunteer details about my personal life, marital status, nor plans to have children in the future.Ive talked to many women about the intersection of work and their personal lives and discovered that things are way messier than two neat professional versus personal boxes when it comes to the issues women face at work. We want and deserve to be taken seriously in the office, to be promoted and to become leaders. However, we dont want to hide the fact that we have personal lives and arent always tough executive types with our friends and children. It can be very stressful and emotionally draining to constantly monitor ourselves and change personas.Life and work can both be complicated sometimes. For example, even if y ou work at a very inclusive, diverse company, you may still feel nervous about telling your managers when you become pregnant. Theres just no telling whether youll be judged (even if benignly) about whether and how your priorities may change. Even anticipating those judgments can shape the way we see ourselves and our choices.All of this is to say that we want to channel the amazing insights that so many of you in this community have shared with us off-line, in your emails, and conversations with us. We believe in the power of our community to support women, help you realize youre not alone, and provide super practical tips. Join our womens discussion board and please let us know if you have any ideas or feedbackFairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer