Unicorn of a job - does this exist?

[Anonymous]

I would also look at local government. I have this there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most jobs don’t advertise being 100% remote. For example mine said it was based in Washington DC and up to 25% travel. In reality I’ve been to the office once or twice this year and never travel. I am effectively 10l% remote. But most places are looking to hire people who have the capacity to occasionally go to sites, meet with customers, travel etc., so the listings include a requirement for onsite/travel. Then, the ability to wfh is a pleasant surprise.

I think you’d find that many beltway consulting type companies are heavily wfh.

My advice would be to find some listings that really match your background and unless they specifically indicate they are on customer site, apply and see what happens.

You are highly experienced so find a good job that will either compensate you enough to hire part time help, or afford you the flexibility to manage as a single parent - rather than selling yourself short with an entry level job.

Thank you. This is good advice for me to consider.

[Anonymous]

A lot of my neighborhood friends work from home most or all of the time. Lots of in-house lawyers, feds (some economists and scientists) and financial services back office (like HR, etc.)

[Anonymous]

Also I would consider an au pair if you can afford. For real.

[Anonymous]

Do you really have 20 years of experience or have you been out of college for 20 years, but at home for the past 5+?

[Anonymous]

I would consider moving. Lots of lovely small cities without any waits for after care, camp, etc. Do you have family somewhere?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would consider moving. Lots of lovely small cities without any waits for after care, camp, etc. Do you have family somewhere?

This is also a very good point.

No way would I live in the DMV with kids if I wasn't married (with two healthy incomes)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you really have 20 years of experience or have you been out of college for 20 years, but at home for the past 5+?

Yes, I worked from age 21-41 and have been home with kids the last several years.

[Anonymous]

You could look at these sites--they are geared towards flexible jobs:
https://www.flexprofessionalsllc.com/
https://themomproject.com/

Also try to look for placement agencies that specialize in marketing. I've had luck with this one but I know there are others like Cella and McKinley Marketing:
https://torchlighthire.com/jobs/

The American Marketing Association has a job board as well.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

How long have you been out of marketing? Are you up to date on the new platforms?

[Anonymous]

You could probably make this work at my job (maybe with a sitter a couple afternoons) but it is un-advertised flexibility and dependent on getting your work done.

I would look for a job you’ll be good at and feel it out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you really have 20 years of experience or have you been out of college for 20 years, but at home for the past 5+?

Yes, I worked from age 21-41 and have been home with kids the last several years.

Ok. You are now in your later 40s, right? I would look for a FT government (probably county or state) job. Looking to work in a public school is a good idea. You will get good benefits (including retirement benefits) and be able to work the hours/days your kids are in school. Maybe you can get into an accelerated licensure program and be a teacher. That’s what my cousin did when she was in a similar situation.

For childcare on days that you do need to be in school, but the kids don’t have to be in school, the local Rec centers offer one-day, full-day “camps” that you can enroll your kids in. Also, look at the local TKD places. They usually offer before/after school care, as well as full day programs on school breaks/teacher work days/snow days.

[Anonymous]

You can do this as a customer success manager / account manager, but it's hard to get that flexibility at the start without appearing unreliable.

This is my job, and I am 100% client facing and schedule client meetings at times that work for me. Sometimes client needs are such that you need to schedule outside your preferences due to time zones, and it's tough to always say no to that.

You might need to work some evenings to catch up if you're limited during the day.

It could be something to explore, and with your professional history it would probably be an easier job for you - you could definitely get the real work of the role done in 30 hrs a week.

[Anonymous]

Everyone who is recommending teaching needs to stop. There's a dire teacher shortage and not good for kids or families to suggest that someone who has never shown an ounce of interest in teaching go into the field. I hate when people think it's an easy solution to so many of life's logistical challenges. "Just be a teacher!" LOL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everyone who is recommending teaching needs to stop. There's a dire teacher shortage and not good for kids or families to suggest that someone who has never shown an ounce of interest in teaching go into the field. I hate when people think it's an easy solution to so many of life's logistical challenges. "Just be a teacher!" LOL.

It’s not easy, but it does meet OP’s needs at this point in her life.